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Justice Radio

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Justice Radio is a talk-show that tackles hard questions about our criminal legal system in Maine. How do we actually envision justice? Does our current criminal legal system provide justice? Do prisons and jails keep us safe? What should accountability and repair look like in the wake of harm? How do people releasing into communities cope with the overwhelming adjustment to technology changes, finding housing and work, and building relationships? Our rotating hosts will offer an ongoing 4-week cycle of shows that address these and other questions through moderated conversations with leaders i...

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Healing First!: What it means to be a "survivor" 05.07.2026 30:01

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

Can Art Change the World, Part 2 21.06.2026 30:01

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.

Youth Needs in Lewiston, Maine 14.06.2026 30:01

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.

Healing First! - Ladder to The Moon Network 07.06.2026 30:01

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.

Values and Culture of a Public Defender's Office 24.05.2026 30:01

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

Can Art Change the World? 17.05.2026 30:01

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

Mental Health changes and Peer Support for Maine 03.05.2026 30:01

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.

A Maine Criminal Justice Experience 26.04.2026 30:01

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

Community Relief Fund - estephanie guaregua maroáll and Ulric Eubanks 06.04.2026 30:01

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

What's Reentry Really Like? 15.03.2026 30:01

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

Hawo Mohamed from Healing First 01.03.2026 30:01

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

NAACP Maine State Prison Branch President Foster Bates 15.02.2026 30:01

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

Kage and AJ of Healing First! 01.02.2026 30:01

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

Public Defense: Media Depiction and Reality 25.01.2026 30:01

Leslie Wilson and Abby Forcier from Maine Indigent Defense Center

Freedom & Captivity - Abolition in Maine 18.01.2026 30:01

Air date January 18, 2026

Retribution to Healing_a Prosecutor's Journey with Preston Shipp 04.01.2026 30:01

Don’t miss Catherine’s interview this Sunday, January 4 at 1:30pm with Preston Shipp. Chief Legal and Advocacy Officer for Fair and Just Prosecution , as they talk about the best practices for parole with LD 1941 scheduled for Public Hearing next Thursday, January 8 in the Judiciary Committee.

Maine Indigent Defense Center Extern Sadie Colby 28.12.2025 30:01

Emily's interview with Maine Indigent Defense Center Extern Sadie Colby about pre-trial release.

It's Hard to Talk About, Part 2 21.12.2025 30:01

Host: Linda Small Guests: F&C performers

Radical Accompaniment with Joe Montgomery 14.12.2025 30:01

Hosts: Swathi Sivasubramanian Guest: Joe Montgomery, mentor at Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation

It's Hard to Talk About, Part 1 07.12.2025 30:01

Host: Catherine Besteman Guests: Cast from the Freedom & Captivity “It’s Hard to Talk About: Stories of Incarceration” Performance

Mica Gonzalez 23.11.2025 30:01

Host: Emily Goulette Guest: Mica Gonzalez, second year student at Northeastern University School of Law

Beneath the Surface with the Groundwater Institute 16.11.2025 30:01

Host: Linda Small Guest: Bay Love of the Groundwater Institute