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Blazed Weekly NewsEp. 203 - Life in Prison for MarijuanaLife in prison for marijuana is not a life as Pedro Moreno was arrested in November of 1996. The story of a father and daughter — in the wake of a life sentence for a nonviolent marijuana offense. While the Biden's pardon themselves for future convictions, the family of Pedro Moreno and Alejandra Lopez have lived apart for 30 years. The film exposed the hypocrisy of the FAILED WAR ON DRUGS! CHECK OUT THE FILM BELOW • Life in Prison for Marijuana | “This ... FULL FILM HERE Directed by: Leo Pfeifer Produced by: Maximilian Stafford Executive Producers: Amy Povah, Morgan Moore III A Ground Floor Fi...2025-01-3155 min
Justice Then, Justice NowEp 3: Amy Povah - Crusade for Prison ReformWhat would you do if faced with a 24-year prison sentence for a crime you didn't fully understand? This episode features the extraordinary Amy Povah, an advocate in prison and marijuana reform, and founder of the Can-Do Foundation. Her story begins Dallas and Arkansas, weaving through a complicated legal journey involving MDMA that dramatically changed her life. Amy's candid recounting of naivety and manipulation offers a gripping exploration of the legal system's complexities and the harsh realities faced by many caught in its net.We transport you back to a pivotal moment in 1989, where a federal raid...2024-06-1859 min
Criminal Justice CafeEpisode 09 with Amy Ralston PovahJacquie talks with Amy Ralston Povah, founder of CAN-DO Foundation about her personal journey through the legal system and how it inspired her to fight for justice through clemency for others. For more information, check out www.candoclemency.com
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Vital Dissent with Patrick MacFarlaneJohn Odermatt: Freedom Your Way Ep. 156I had a great chat with John Odermatt about his work in criminal justice reform. We discuss, for the first time on air, how John became interested in criminal justice reform. We also discuss how we balance liberty activism with our personal lives and careers and how to save our lives from being consumed with hatred for the state. John has found liberty through financial freedom through his company Run Your Mouth Coffee. Subscribe to Finding Freedom on Lions of Liberty Serve up Some Liberty with Run Your Mouth Coffee! Use Promo Code libertyweekly for 10...2021-03-0245 min
Lions of LibertyFF 234 - 32 Years in Prison Couldn't Break his Heart of Gold with Rufus RochellOn today's episode of Felony Friday Rufus Rochell and Amy Povah join John. Rufus Rochell walked out of FCI Coleman on April 24th of this year. The BOP gave him home confinement, so he is still serving the remainder of his absurd sentence. In 1988 Rufus was sentenced to 40 years 8 months for Conspiracy with Intent to Distribute 50 grams or more of Crack and Possession with Intent of the same amount. Prior to his arrest he had only minor infractions. There were no drugs founds. There were no undercover buys. Rufus was thrown in a cage based on the...2020-06-261h 02
Lions of Liberty NetworkFF 234 - 32 Years in Prison Couldn't Break his Heart of Gold with Rufus RochellOn today's episode of Felony Friday Rufus Rochell and Amy Povah join John. Rufus Rochell walked out of FCI Coleman on April 24th of this year. The BOP gave him home confinement, so he is still serving the remainder of his absurd sentence. In 1988 Rufus was sentenced to 40 years 8 months for Conspiracy with Intent to Distribute 50 grams or more of Crack and Possession with Intent of the same amount. Prior to his arrest he had only minor infractions. There were no drugs founds. There were no undercover buys. Rufus was thrown in a cage based on the te...2020-06-2600 min
Everyday InjusticeEveryday Injustice Podcast Episode 59 - the Wrongful Conviction of Anand Jon AlexanderAnand Jon Alexander was a rising star in the fashion industry in 2007 when he was arrested and ultimately convicted of one count of rape and many counts of lesser sexual offenses. Although there were no injuries on anyone and he had no history of violence, he was sentenced to 59 years to life in prison.
He has spent over 13 years in prison and barely survived a racial hate crime stabbing in 2019. He is suing the State of California for an undisclosed amount.
Joining Everyday Injustice is attorney Tim Milner, who has been working on the Commutation case.
Attorney Tim Milner explained...2020-04-1059 min
The Bob Dean ShowThe Bob Dean Show Episode 81: Pot, pills and politicsIn episode 82 Bob welcomes Amy Ralston Povah. Amy is a Clinton era clemency recipient who served 9 years of a 24 year sentence for “conspiracy” which she refers to as the best kept secret in the nation. Listen in as she explains how she received a 24 years sentence based on the actions of her previous husband who manufactured MDMA (Ecstasy) because she refused to become a working informant for the Feds.
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Culture SceneThe Exile Nation Project: An Oral History of the War on DrugsopenDemocracy & The Tedworth Charitable Trust...in association with Exile Nation Media...presents
The Exile Nation Project
An Oral History of the War on Drugs & The American Criminal Justice System
A film by Charles Shaw
The Land of the Free punishes or imprisons more of its citizens than any other nation. This collection of testimonials from criminal offenders, family members, and experts on America's criminal justice system puts a human face on the millions of Americans subjugated by the US Government's 40 year, one trillion dollar social catastrophe: The War on Drugs; a failed...2019-04-0500 min
Culture SceneThe Exile Nation Project: An Oral History of the War on DrugsopenDemocracy & The Tedworth Charitable Trust...in association with Exile Nation Media...presents
The Exile Nation Project
An Oral History of the War on Drugs & The American Criminal Justice System
A film by Charles Shaw
The Land of the Free punishes or imprisons more of its citizens than any other nation. This collection of testimonials from criminal offenders, family members, and experts on America's criminal justice system puts a human face on the millions of Americans subjugated by the US Government's 40 year, one trillion dollar social catastrophe: The War on Drugs; a failed...2019-04-0500 min
The AppealEpisode 28: Debunking the ‘Fake News’ About Federal Prisoners’ Steak DinnersAs the government shutdown drags on, a number of media outlets––from NBC News to USA Today to the Washington Post––have run stories claiming that federal prisoners are eating elaborate steak dinners while prison guards go unpaid. This narrative, while obviously bogus, initially went unchallenged. This week, we are joined by two people who will help debunk it: Amy Ralston Povah, a prison reform advocate and formerly incarcerated person, and Craig Cesal, a federal prisoner in Terre Haute, Indiana, currently serving life.2019-01-2426 min
Drug PositiveLove vs the DEAIn our first episode we speak with Amy Povah, founder of the nonprofit CANDO (Clemency for All Non-violent Drug Offenders). Amy was sentenced to 24 years in prison under the conspiracy law for refusing to cooperate with federal prosecutors when her former husband was charged with MDMA manufacturing and distribution. After a long campaign to free her, and after serving nine of those years, she was finally granted Clemency by Bill Clinton in 2003. Since then she has devoted her life to helping free other victims of the drug war. We remember the campaign to free Amy...2018-07-261h 09
Lions of LibertyFF 127 - Hey Kim Kardashian and Trump: There are a Lot More Prisoners Who Deserve ClemencyToday on Felony Friday we have two incredible guests. They are both making their 2nd appearance on Felony Friday. These two are back on the show to shine a light on many of the non-violent offenders who are still incarcerated. Now, this episode was recorded before President Trump commuted the sentence of Alice Johnson. During this show, Alice was identified as an individual worthy of clemency. Thankfully, with a final push by Kim Kardashian and the approval of President Trump, Alice Johnson is now free!!! Both of the individuals with me today are champions of criminal justice...2018-06-0856 min
Lions of LibertyFelony Friday 067 - Malik King Provides Inspiration for InmatesOn today’s episode of Felony Friday Malik King joins host John Odermatt. Malik is the Prison Outreach Coordinator for the Can-Do Foundation. On Episode 65 of this show we spoke to the founder of the Can-Do Foundation, Amy Povah. Malik is a Prisoner Activist and advocate who opposes mandatory minimums, cruel and unusual punishment and torture, including solitary confinement or draconian sentences that do not fit the crime. Malik’s incredibly dedicated to maintaining his communication with prisoners. He has a full-time job and all of his prison outreach is volunteer work. After working a full day, he routinely stay...2017-04-1442 min
Lions of LibertyFelony Friday 065 - Amy Povah from Convicted Conspirator to Clemency CrusaderToday the founder of the CAN-DO Foundation, Amy Povah, joins Felony Friday to share her remarkable story. The CAN-DO Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit foundation that advocates clemency for all non-violent drug offenders. When Amy was 28 years old, she was convicted on a conspiracy charge and received a 24 year sentence. She received such a harsh sentence due to the fact that she refused to cooperate with federal officials who were attempting to infiltrate her then husband’s massive ecstasy distribution ring. Amy never stopped fighting for her freedom after imprisonment. She attracted the attention of several media outlets and st...2017-03-3148 min
Voices Of War - December Monthly News UpdatesDecember's award winning show will focus on the News From the Front Lines of Prohibition! X-POW, Stephanie Landa from non-profit organization ‘Freedom Grow’ will be our special co-host! Our first guest will be Lauren Cesal who just got done advocating for her father and clemency in Washington DC! Next, we will talk to her dad, Craig Cesal, calling from prison, who was denied clemency after 15 years of his LIFE sentence for cannabis. At 9:45 we will talk to George Martorano for his regular segment ‘Georgie’s Corner”, who was recently been freed after 33 years of his LIFE sentence. At 10:00 Amber Taylor (her father i...2016-12-042h 24
Voices Of War~OPEN MICThis week’s award winning show will be open mic! Our first guest will be from Amy Povah. Amy was granted clemency from President Clinton. Since her freedom she started the non-profit organization CANDO to help non-violent drug prisoners she left behind through clemency. She will talk to us about current news and what you CANDO! Next, at about 9:30 we will talk to Craig Cesal, calling from prison after 15 years of his LIFE sentence. At 9:45 we will talk to George Martorano, who has been freed after 33 years of his LIFE sentence. At 10:00 we will talk to Amber Taylor, whose father is servi...2016-10-092h 19
Life of the Law88: ClemencyLast December 95 prisoners had their sentences shortened by President Obama. This was part of an ongoing effort to use clemency to free non-violent drug offenders who were given harsh sentences for their crimes. For 53 year old Ramona Brant this meant she would not spend the rest of her life in prison. Brant was a first time offender convicted in 1995 on charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine.
This summer Life of the Law is presenting some of the best and the brightest new voices in investigative reporting and audio production. This week's episode is from Shandukani Mulaudzi of the Co...2016-07-2627 min
Voices Of War~Open MikeThis week’s award winning show will be open mic! First we will hear from Amy Povah, Amy is the founder of CANDO, she is going to tell us all about the Gardian Angle project! Tune in and find out how you can help! At 9:30 we will talk to Craig Cecal. Craig is in prison serving his 13th year of his LIFE sentence for cannabis. At 9:45 we will talk to George Martorano, who was recently released after serving 33 years of his LIFE sentence! At 10:00 we will talk to Amber Taylor again about her father, Thomas Landreth. Thomas is suffering in prison for...2016-07-032h 19
Voices Of War~Father's Day SpecialThis week’s award winning show will focus on Father Day! First we will hear from Billy Dekle. Billy is Host Eugene’s (host) from prison while they were serving their LIFE sentences! Billy was recently recently granted clemency by President Obama! At 9:30 we will talk to Craig Cecal. Craig is in prison serving his 13th year of his LIFE sentence for cannabis. At 9:45 we will talk to George Martorano, who was recently released after serving 33 years of his LIFE sentence! At 10:00 we will talk to Cheri Sicard, founder of Marijuana Lifers Project. At 10:20 we will talk to Amy Povah, founder of Can...2016-06-192h 01
Psychedelic Salon Podcasts462 - Ashley Booth and Amy Ralston Povah: "Psychedelic Advocacy"Psychedelic Salon Podcast 4522016-04-191h 22
Cannabis Confidential With Dr. DinaAmy Povah Former Inmate and Founder of CAN-DOToday on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is Joined by Amy Povah, former inmate and Founder of CAN-DO. CAN-DO is a nonprofit that advocates justice through clemency and educates the public about the reform of sentencing and conspiracy laws. Amy Povah was 28 years old when federal agents burst into her home and demanded that she either cooperate with their investigation into her then-husband, Sandy Pofahl’s illegal operation to manufacture ecstasy, or face an indictment for conspiracy that would mandate a sentence of 20 years to Life. Amy was sentenced to 24 years, 4 months, and served 9 years, 3 months. She was granted clemency on Ju...2016-03-1130 min
Cannabis Confidential with Dr DinaAmy Povah Former Inmate and Founder of CAN-DOToday on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is Joined by Amy Povah, former inmate and Founder of CAN-DO. CAN-DO is a nonprofit that advocates justice through clemency and educates the public about the reform of sentencing and conspiracy laws. Amy Povah was 28 years old when federal agents burst into her home and demanded that she either cooperate with their investigation into her then-husband, Sandy Pofahl’s illegal operation to manufacture ecstasy, or face an indictment for conspiracy that would mandate a sentence of 20 years to Life. Amy was sentenced to 24 years, 4 months, and served 9 years, 3 months. She was granted clemency on Ju...2016-03-1100 min
Cannabis ConfidentialAmy Povah Former Inmate and Founder of CAN-DOToday on Cannabis Confidential Dr. Dina is Joined by Amy Povah, former inmate and Founder of CAN-DO. CAN-DO is a nonprofit that advocates justice through clemency and educates the public about the reform of sentencing and conspiracy laws. Amy Povah was 28 years old when federal agents burst into her home and demanded that she either cooperate with their investigation into her then-husband, Sandy Pofahl’s illegal operation to manufacture ecstasy, or face an indictment for conspiracy that would mandate a sentence of 20 years to Life. Amy was sentenced to 24 years, 4 months, and served 9 years, 3 months. She was granted clemency on Ju...2016-03-1130 min
Voices of War~The Drug War Marches On! Part 1As the war marches on, Michael Pelletier sits in Terre Haute Federal Prison for his 9th year of his LIFE sentence for Cannabis. He's been a paraplegic since he lost the use of his legs in a farming accident at age 11.Join us with a exclusive interview with Amy Povah, she will tell us a lot more about Michael and how you can help. Amy will also tell us the latest news about Luke Scarmazzo and Ricardo-Ruiz Montes, who are serving 20 and 22 year sentences for mmj and how you can help them. At 10:00 we will talk Joy Graves, an Indian Spiritu...2016-01-312h 07
Time 4 HempLeaf Radio - 11/02/15First broadcast on Time4Hemp.com and iHeartRadio.com - 11/02/15Host: Chris Conrad, Mikki Norris and Jeremy DawGuest: Amy PovahPlease share this with your friends.2015-11-0357 min
Time 4 HempDrug Truth Network - 09/17/15First broadcast September 17, 2015 onTime4Hemp.com and iHeartRadio.comDean Becker chats with Jeff Mizanskey, just released from a life sentence for cannabis, Atty Dan Viets & Travis Maurer of Show-Me-Cannabis + DTN Editorial: Solution to diminishing violence on US streets.ALSOAmy Ralston Povah of CAN-DO foundation on need to pardon hundreds of women caught in drug conspiracies, Matt Elrod and Alison Myrden report on Canada's back sliding drug laws.Please share this with your friends.2015-09-1757 min
Psychedelic SalonPodcast 462 – “Psychedelic Advocacy”Guest speakers:
Ashley Booth and Amy Ralston Povah
Today's podcast features Ashley Booth, scientist and psychedelic advocate, and Amy Ralston Povah, a victim and hero of the War on Drugs. The talk by Ashley was given at the 2014 Palenque Norte Lectures at the Burning Man Festival, and the talk by Amy was given at a Venice, California salon hosted by Ashley in celebration of Bicycle Day 2014. Together these talks will give you a lot of things to talk about, both with friends who agree with you and the old Nancy Reagan just say no crowd. . . . As Ashley says, “By being a...2015-08-0300 minPsychedelic SalonPodcast 462 – “Psychedelic Advocacy”Guest speakers:
Ashley Booth and Amy Ralston Povah
Today's podcast features Ashley Booth, scientist and psychedelic advocate, and Amy Ralston Povah, a victim and hero of the War on Drugs. The talk by Ashley was given at the 2014 Palenque Norte Lectures at the Burning Man Festival, and the talk by Amy was given at a Venice, California salon hosted by Ashley in celebration of Bicycle Day 2014. Together these talks will give you a lot of things to talk about, both with friends who agree with you and the old Nancy Reagan just say no crowd. . . . As Ashley says, “By being a...2015-08-0300 minPsychedelic SalonPodcast 462 – “Psychedelic Advocacy”Guest speakers:
Ashley Booth and Amy Ralston Povah
Today's podcast features Ashley Booth, scientist and psychedelic advocate, and Amy Ralston Povah, a victim and hero of the War on Drugs. The talk by Ashley was given at the 2014 Palenque Norte Lectures at the Burning Man Festival, and the talk by Amy was given at a Venice, California salon hosted by Ashley in celebration of Bicycle Day 2014. Together these talks will give you a lot of things to talk about, both with friends who agree with you and the old Nancy Reagan just say no crowd. . . . As Ashley says, “By being a...2015-08-0300 minPsychedelic SalonPodcast 462 – “Psychedelic Advocacy”Guest speakers:
Ashley Booth and Amy Ralston Povah
Today's podcast features Ashley Booth, scientist and psychedelic advocate, and Amy Ralston Povah, a victim and hero of the War on Drugs. The talk by Ashley was given at the 2014 Palenque Norte Lectures at the Burning Man Festival, and the talk by Amy was given at a Venice, California salon hosted by Ashley in celebration of Bicycle Day 2014. Together these talks will give you a lot of things to talk about, both with friends who agree with you and the old Nancy Reagan just say no crowd. . . . As Ashley says, “By being a...2015-08-0300 min