Justice Radio

Sophie and Liv discuss the history of Student Resource Officers and how they came to be so present in our school system. Starting with roots in settler colonialism, Sophie tracks the relevance of SROs in the United States' history of systemic racism. This is the first part of a longer conversation on why Student Resource Officers exist and how we can reimagine systems where policing isn't the only...

MIDC Director of Policy and Development Emily Hagler talks with MIDC Attorney Faith Bickner about her experience as a defense attorney in Maine.

Host: Nicole Guests:  Manny Reis Nicole speaks with Manny about his role in the community as a peer recovery coach.  

The Young People's Caucus and Portland Outright have teamed up for a new era in the youth justice podcast segment. In this episode we introduce Sophie from Portland Outright and reground with each other on our definitions of youth justice and how it shows up in the way we see the world. Sophie and Liv play with some liberatory visioning to think about how justice is embodied and how it shows up in...

Host: AJ Stash and Hawo Mohamed Guests:  MiMi and Marco of Signature Soul This week, co-hosts AJ and Hawo chat with MiMi and Marco of Signature Soul about their journeys with creativity, and bringing community together through their crafts of expression to uplift the unique artistry in each person they meet. Rich with inspiration and care, this episode will leave you wanting to hear more from Sign...

Nicole Lund speaks with Kristen Webster of The Franklin County Recovery Center in Farmington about recovery resources offered for the community.  https://www.franklinrecovery.org/

Host: Olivia Eckert Guests:  Nicole Lemay

Host: Kage and AJ Guests:  Aquarius Funkk Priority is keeping in the call to action question toward the very end and promoting Aquarius's upcoming events.

Host: Emily Goulette Guests:  Elizabeth Simoni and Shawn LeGrega Maine Indigent Defense Center sits down with Elizabeth Simoni and Shawn LeGrega of Maine Pre-Trial to discuss the organization's mission and the programs it offers to support individuals navigating the criminal legal system. Tune in to learn more about the resources available through Maine Pre-Trial and the impact these programs have...

Nicole and guest, Bobbi, discuss addiction, recovery, and the importance of community support. 

Hosts: Kage Johnson, AJ Stash, and Hawo Mohamed Kage, AJ, and Hawo discuss the meaning of the word "survivor".

Hosts: Linda and Nicole Guests:  Ashley Hamilton, Damariz Damken, Jon Courtney Ashley Damariz, and Jon discuss the art project "Still Becoming" for justice-impacted women and their families in Maine.

Host: Liv and Swathi Guests:  Vic, a Lewiston youth, and Nicole Lemay, from Youth Lead Justice Blurb: Vic talks about meeting the needs of youth, particularly in Lewiston, and Nicole urges understanding young people and involvement at a recent community gathering.

Host: Kage Johnson and Hawo Mohamed Guests:  Leah Hargrove, Executive Director of Ladder to the Moon and Elias Taye, Editor-in-Chief of Amjambo Africa, Elias and Leah talk about justice and community in their work at Ladder to The Moon Network.

Rob and Jon discuss the importance of values and culture in the context of a public defender's office.

Guests:  Ashley, Damariz, and, Jon Part 1 - Discussion of art and humanities project Still Becoming, for justice-impacted women and their families in Maine. 

Host: AJ Stash, Kage Johnson, and Hawo Mohamed Guests: Tyrique and Mags Tyrique, Mags, and AJ discuss how Mental Health program changes and Peer Support can help Mainers.

Host: Rob Ruffner, Maine Indigent Defense Center Guests: Ben Rebello Rob talks with Ben about Ben's experiences with Maine's criminal justice system

Host: Hawo & Kage Guests: estephanie guaregua maroáll and Ulric Eubanks Estaphie and Ulric talk about community organizing and healing with Hawo and Kage.

Host: Linda Small Guests: Danni Shifflett of Recoery Action Project Linda and Danni discuss recovery and re-entry.

Kage and AJ talk with show co-host Hawo Mohamed from Healing First.

Foster Bates talks with Linda about the NAACP's work in Maine State Prison.

Kage and AJ introduce themselves as new Justice Radio show hosts and talk about Healing First!

Leslie Wilson and Abby Forcier from Maine Indigent Defense Center

Air date January 18, 2026