Pamela Price Unfiltered

What if one redemption story could change the future for thousands of young people? This week on Pamela Price Unfiltered, I'm joined by two extraordinary guests who know firsthand how powerful real redemption can be—and why the system wasn’t built for it. Barbara Becnel—fearless journalist, advocate, and scholar—breaks down how her experience working with Stanley "Tookie" Williams s...

Second Chance Month isn’t just about second chances—it’s about justice, redemption, and fighting for the people most impacted by our broken system. In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered , I sit down with human rights advocate Jamilia Land to break down how felony murder laws continue to devastate families and why California—and the nation—must reckon with the economic and racial injustices fu...

This week on Pamela Price Unfiltered, I'm pulling back the curtain on something too many people are ignoring: the real threat to our privacy, our rights, and our democracy. I'm sitting down with Brian Hofer, Executive Director of Secure Justice and a national leader in the fight against mass surveillance. Together, we break down how policies like Prop 36—to some, seen as reform—are now b...

Oakland is at a breaking point—and a turning point. In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, I'm naming names, connecting the dots, and holding power to account. I'm joined by organizer, abolitionist, and fearless truthteller Cat Brooks for an unflinching look at the political forces shaping Oakland’s mayor's race—and the progressive leaders pushing back. This conversation isn’t...

They say the time should fit the crime—but what happens when the system uses sentencing enhancements to stack charges, extend sentences, and pressure people into plea deals? In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, I sit down with longtime activist attorney and prison abolitionist Cynthia Chandler to break down the truth about enhancements—and how they’ve become one of the justice system’s most...

What does it mean to truly thrive when systems were never built to support you? In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, I sit down with Dr. Mia Settles-Tidwell—executive coach, author, and former university administrator—to discuss her groundbreaking book, Unscathed: A Harm Reduction Strategy for Women of Color in the Workplace . From her years of navigating executive roles in the UC and CSU s...

Oakland is at a turning point. The 2024 elections made one thing painfully clear: While billionaires didn’t outright buy our democracy, they created chaos trying. From shady PACs and backroom deals to city-funded failures and political opportunism, the fight for power in Oakland is anything but fair. In this episode, I'm following the money to expose: - The old campaign finance violations tha...

Oakland is at a crossroads. With Mayor Sheng Thao facing federal bribery charges and public safety concerns mounting, the city's leadership crisis has reached a breaking point. But this isn’t just about one mayor—it’s about a system that has failed Oaklanders for decades. In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, I sit down with longtime Oakland advocate Pamela Drake to break down the lates...

For decades, legendary civil rights attorney John Burris has been on the front lines of the fight against police brutality. From Rodney King to Oscar Grant, his work has exposed a system designed to protect itself—at all costs. Now, his legacy is in the spotlight with the powerful new documentary, John Burris: Godfather of Police Litigation. In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, I break it a...

Trump’s immigration policies have left lasting scars on immigrant communities, expanding ICE’s reach and instilling fear in families across the country. In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, we break down the reality behind the raids, the impact on families, and the recent policy allowing ICE into schools. I sit down with Sara Prada, Hayward Unified School District Board of Education Trustee...