Tonight we will visit with Maurice C. a dedicated volunteer in the AA programs in TDCJ about his book, God is at the Meeting! We will also hear the words of Mr. Ernest McMillan as he spoke at the Sunbelt Prison Symposium... Join us!Από τον The Prison Show

From the symposium Sunbelt Prisons and the Carceral State: New Frontiersof State Power, Resistance, and Racial Oppression at Southern Methodist University on Saturday, March 24th, 2012, the Prison Show is proud to present: Living in the Carceral State: Problems, Possibilities, and Potential Solutions A plenary roundtable including Congresswoman Edd…

Tonight we are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Ian Ross, an Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice, College of Public Affairs, and a Research Fellow of the Center for International and Comparative Law at the University of Baltimore. He has researched, written, and lectured on corrections, policing, political crime, violence, cybercrime, extrem…

Join us for our First Friday Celebration as we go to phone calls at 9:30 and facilitate more connections as we Keep Prison Families Together on KPFT!Από τον The Prison Show

Lynda Greene from the DeGeorge Center will be joining us along with some folks from Goodwill and Mr. David Sands of the VA to discuss issues faced by incarcerated Veterans.Από τον The Prison Show

Join us as we revisit the movie INCENDIARY with Director Joe Bailey Jr., and Dave Atwood of the Texas Coalition Against The Death Penalty! Joe initially joined us on Feb. 3rd, but due to a short show, and lightning damage, we just didn't do it justice! This is a powerful documentary that you don't want to miss!…

It is Friday Night Out with The Prison Show! Not sure what we're going to discuss tonight, but you can bet we will have a grand ol' time! Join us!Από τον The Prison Show

It's the first Friday and as usual, we will go to phone calls at 9:30! But first we'll discuss a thought provoking documentary: INCENDIARY, the willingham case, with Director and Producer Joe Bailey Jr.. Tune in!Από τον The Prison Show

Eroy Brown is up for parole. Brown's case highlights a long-standing issue with Texas' parole system: a reluctance to parole longtime offenders with high-profile cases, even those who soon will be freed anyway, and those with serious and costly health problems. Author Michael Berryhill, who wrote The Trials of Eroy Brown and Attorney Bill Habern wi…

Earlier this week NPR released a story nationally about The Prison Show. The response has been tremendous! On this weeks show we'll talk with NPR reporter Carrie Feibel about her experience in putting the piece together, and the impact it's had! Also, Lynda Greene will be providing us with her segment on incarcerated Veteran's! Tune in!…

Carrie Feibel of NPR affiliate KUHF did this oustanding report on The Prison Show, which aired nationally on January 16, 2012.Από τον The Prison Show

Pen-Pals and more! Adam Lovell of Write A Prisoner .com will be joining us to discuss prison pen-pals, jobs, housing and more... You won't want to miss it! Check out their site: www.writeaprisoner.comΑπό τον The Prison Show

Being a "First Friday" we'll go to phone calls at 9:30 as usual, but first, due to recent events in my personal life and a great article in the New York Times about Texas Prison Funerals, we'll discuss what happens when an inmate passes away. It may not be a fun topic, but it is information that we all need to be aware of.…

Join us as we discuss the rollercoaster ride of 2011Από τον The Prison Show

Join us tonight for a staff bull session as we have an open show of discussion and Holiday wishes. Lynda Green will be in to wish the Veterans well, and someone from the KPFT staff will stop by to share something special!Από τον The Prison Show

Join us as the Ladies take over the show and discuss life with an incarcerated partner!Από τον The Prison Show

Just days after they were on the show last month, Michael Jewel and Joan Covici attended a meeting with the Ombudsman's Office. They'll be back this week to recap the discussion there and tell us what they learned!Από τον The Prison Show

We will go to phone calls early after a Double-Proxy Wedding!Από τον The Prison Show

We are pleased to welcome long-time activist Joan Covici and her husband Michael Jewell into the studio to discuss their new project Con-Care Services! Join Us!Από τον The Prison Show

It seems there's an increase in scams trying to dupe inmates out of money they don't have. Attorney Brian McGiverin of the Texas Civil Rights Project along with Attorney Bill Habern will join us to discuss the latest. We'll also discuss some cons the cons play. On a happier note we'll celebrate a wedding! Tune in!…

He's been listed amongst the top 12 defense attorneys in Houston, selected as a Texas Monthly “Superlawyer”, received the “Attorney of the Year” award from the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, designated as a “Top Lawyer in Houston” and “Top Lawyer for the People” - he's also done some time as a radio personality and the lead singer, rhy…

It's a Frist Friday so we will go to phone calls at 9:30, but first we will celebrate the wedding of Isaac and Stephanie!Από τον The Prison Show

Ana Yáñez-Correa, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition will join us to discuss the upcoming Sunset Review of TDCJ and solicit comments from those directly impacted... our audience! Then Lynda Greene will be in the studio to bring us up to date and share information important to incarcerated Veterans! Don't forget... Fun…

We'll kick off the show with the wedding of Leticia and Bobby and then we will welcome the Witness to Innocence Texas Freedom Ride Tour! Among the exonerees visiting with us will be Clarence Brandley, Greg Wilhoit, Gary Drinkard, Albert Burrell, Ron Keine, Shujaa Graham, Jeremy Sheets and Dan Bright...each convicted for crimes they did not commit! …

It's a first Friday, so we'll only have 30 minutes of talk before going to the phone calls, but what a 30 minutes it'll be!! Author Michael Berryhill will be joining us to discuss his new book to be released next week, The Trials Of Eroy Brown! In April 1981, two white Texas prison officials died at the hands of a black inmate at the Ellis prison f…

Lynda Greene will join us as we discuss the issues facing incarcerated Veterans, and who knows... we just may have a surprise or two in store!Από τον The Prison Show

We'll be joined this week by Attorney Bill Habern and learn about a decision handed down Tuesday when U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel of Austin approved an injunction blocking state parole officials from enforcing sex-offender restrictions on a parolee who has never been convicted of a sex crime. Also joining us is Brian Price, former inmate chef th…

Steven Woods was executed by the State of Texas on September 13th 2011. This is his final interview with Ray Hill, recorded on September 7th. The interview first aired on KPFT's Execution Watch, produced by Elizabeth Stein as Steven was being executed. Posted with permission of Ray Hill.Από τον The Prison Show

Ray Hill is back to join David in the studio along with Marta Glass and Gloria Rubac for an ol' fashioned discussion around the domino table!Από τον The Prison Show