The Last Mile Radio

Former Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Corrections Rob Carter and Jim Bassinger, Associate Commissioner of IDOC join Chris and E for a conversation about how the IDOC, The Last Mile and other organizations are providing Indiana's incarcerated population hope for the future. Hear how Indiana is leading the charge on criminal justice reform. (Originally aired April 29, 2023) The Last Mile...

A founding TLM graduate, Tulio Cardozo, joins Chris and E to tell the harrowing story of the day he thought it was all over, what lead to that fateful day, and his remarkable rebound from a life of crime to a successful career, family and hope for the future.  The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Pare...

At a special event, 50 Cent surprises the residents of Indiana's Putnamville Correctional Facility and sits down with Chris and E to talk about his career and how TLM's Audio Video Production program can help get TLM students ready to work in the entertainment industry.  Also, hear some of TLM's current AVP students. (Originally aired April 22, 2023) The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last...

Former US Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama, Arne Duncan joins Chris and E to tell his story of growing up playing basketball in Chicago. Hear how his love for his home town brought him back to tackle one of the biggest issues the city faces: gun violence.   The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz...

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb joins Chris and E for a conversation about why Indiana is the perfect state for TLM's work, and how progress is best made through public/private partnerships. Also, hear TLM graduate Telesa Howard's story of being IN prison to working FOR the Indiana Department of Corrections!  (Originally aired April 15, 2023) The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and...

Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Hudson Link, Sean Pica joins Chris and E to tell his story of redemption. Hear about his crime, sentence, and his intent to maximize his time in prison. Hear how growing up in prison as one of the few literate residents emphasized his commitment to prison education.  (Originally aired April 8, 2023) The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and S...

Christina Reagle, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Corrections joins Chris and E to tell her own personal story of her brother's murder and how she came to not only forgive his murderer, but commit her life to the rehabilitation of people like him and incarcerated people throughout Indiana. Also, hear from Dan Mulligan, who shares a unique perspective on living and legacy as he faces his...

Artist and producer Quincy Delight Jones III (aka QD3) and legendary hip hop manager and writer Leila Steinberg join Chris and Maserati-E to talk about their efforts to support the justice impacted, incarcerated and at-risk youth communities. Hear about their commitment to emotional education, as well as their involvement in the recent Tupac Shakur documentary "Dear Mama."  (Originally aired on Ap...

Swedish producer and rapper David Jassy joins Chris and E to tell his story. Hear how he used music to breakdown racial and cultural barriers in prison, and the origin story of the San Quentin Mixtapes. (Originally aired on August 5, 2023) The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Ai...

Founder of Death Row Records, Michael "Harry-O" Harris joins E and Chris on TLM Radio. Hear his story of transformation from gangs and drug trafficking, to prison, and upon his release, founding Death Row Records with Suge Knight. Death Row Records launched the careers of rap legends Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Tupac Shakur. The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The...

American human rights attorney and chief advocacy officer at Reform Alliance, Jessica Jackson joins TLM Radio. She tells her story of being impacted by the justice system as a new mother, and how that experience inspired her to go to college and become the advocate she is today.   The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Red...

Film producer, founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition and CEO of One Community, Scott Budnick joins TLM Radio hosts Chris Redlitz and Maserati-E for a discussion on what inspires his involvement in criminal justice reform. With accolades from California Governor Jerry Brown and President Barack Obama, Scott is a major figure in the movement to curb mass-incarceration and recidivism.  The Last Mi...

TLM Radio hosts Chris Redlitz and Maserati-E catch up with The Last Mile board member and long-time friend of the organization, Sway Calloway. A legend of hip hop and pop culture broadcasting, Sway introduces Chris and E to the wide world of radio and podcasting. Get to know our hosts, hear the story of the creation of TLM, and check in with Sway as they discuss their roots in Oakland, CA and why...

TLM Radio shares inspirational stories from justice-impacted people who have experienced personal transformation and amplifies the voices of influencers and agents of change in the evolution of the U.S. Justice System.  The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. T...