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Breaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Graham FinochioReturning from season 1, Graham shares with DeeMarie about rehabilitation, what that looks like in prison, and who actually is in charge of rehabilitation. He shares his views and ideas on the abolishment of prisons and police and how he sees this being possible. He also shares on what his organization, Initiate Justice, is doing on passing laws and legislature to help reform some of the most traumatizing aspects of prison.
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2022-09-2556 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Sheriff Chad BiancoRiverside Sheriff Chad Bianco stops by to chat with DeeMarie about what made him go into the field and how an encounter with a cop when he was young changed his life. He goes into the stats on women officers using de-escalation more than their male counterparts and how he believes we need to arrest more to help with the drug epidemic and so much more.
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2022-09-121h 10Breaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Gilbert Bao (Part II)In part II Gilbert shares how he began to use his time in prison to educate himself learning that the system isn't broken but designed this way, how an encounter with another man inside got him to start mentoring youth and that he had to turn into a man of action and not just words, he tells of how changes in law gave him the chance to be able to go to board for release, and talks about what he is doing now and why he chose to go back into prison to help men inside. Gilbert shares his...
2022-08-2952 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Gilbert Bao (Part I)Gilbert stops by the studio to talk with DeeMarie about his story. He had so much to share that was so good we had to break it up into two segments.
In part I Gilbert talks about how his father was never in the picture, raised in a house where gangs and drugs were the norm, was taken away from his mom at age 8 and taken to the infamous MacLaren Hall, how he got into the gang lifestyle and how he got in deeper and deeper as he went through the system, how police abused him, how a...
2022-08-2155 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Gabby PlascenciaGabby stops by the studio to talk about being the first Hispanic woman in office for Riverside, how it has not been easy, why it has taken so long and how it is not something to be proud of. She shares on what the city is doing about the homeless population and how to help students and teachers feel safe going back to school with the rise of gun violence. She also talks about her work in school counseling, what that is, how to help those with mental illness, and when schools need to refer out for help.
2022-08-0750 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Kazu HagaWe have well sought after teacher and speaker Kazu Haga talking with DeeMarie about finding his way and purpose, non-violence, the misconceptions about it and the doubts on how it can solve conflict, gun violence in this country, his work in the prison system, and his non-profit East Point Peace Academy.
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2022-07-2438 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Krystal SinghKrystal is a community member of Riverside that stops by the studio to talk with DeeMarie about her organization Melanin Youth Foundation and all the programs it is doing for the youth in Riverside County with the hope and drive to spread to other counties. She talks about why she got into this work and why she took initiative to fill in the gap, why volunteering is important, what our youth struggle with most, and her backpack giveaway happening in July. to check out more of her organization, sign up for the programs, volunteer or donate check out her...
2022-07-1027 min
Breaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Iki TaimiIki Taimi, pastor of La Sierra University church, stops by the studio to share a meal and talk with DeeMarie on being undocumented, the role of church on social justice, LGBTQ+ and their place in the church, diversity in the church and institutional racism, how to make church relevant while still keeping to its values, how church has harmed people and needs to do better, to what he is doing now.
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Church Website: https://lasierra.church/
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2022-06-2045 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Superintendent Allan MucerinoThe Superintendent of Alvord School District in Riverside CA stops by to speak with DeeMarie about the learning loss and emotional effects Covid has had on the kids, what schools can learn from Finland, critical race theory, significance of early childhood education, some top issues facing Alvord School District and new initiatives rolling out, how the community can support schools and teachers, and much more.
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2022-06-131h 01Breaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Sophie YemSophie stops by the studio to share a meal and conversation about the lack of resources available for the undocumented, what it's like living as undocumented, why she turned to the streets, how social services failed her, what women prisons are like, and so much more.
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2022-06-1251 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Nashawn StewartDeeMarie speaks with Nashawn Stewart who was sentenced as an adult at the age of 14 and was sent to one of the most dangerous level 4 maximum prisons at age 16. He shares his family life and how it lead him to join one of the most dangerous gangs, The Hoover Criminals, his darkest moment while incarcerated, how he went from being illiterate to getting an education, how his mindset changed, and leaving the gang to living a life of amends on the outside.
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2022-06-1155 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Josh AnguianoDeeMarie sits down with Josh to speak about education in our public school system, why he became an educator, the school to prison pipeline, what schools are doing better to service all children and the work he is currently doing now.
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2022-06-1042 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: James MurrellJames stops by the studio to talk with DeeMarie about how he found religion on the inside, How being a Muslim was used against him from the guards, how his date for release was taken away from the governor on terms that were not legal, how being a drug and alcohol counselor is the best thing, and so much more.
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2022-03-2351 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Maria CasillasMaria Casillas stops by the studio to share her story of what life was like growing up in America as an immigrant, why she got into the street life, family and domestic abuse, how to break the chains of incarceration cycle, and the work she is doing now with her non profit Pride in Truth.
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2022-03-221h 03Breaking BreadBreaking Bread Featuring: Tony HuynhOn this episode we meet at the table with Tony Huynh to discuss what it was like growing up in America as a first generation Asian American, what it was like being the minority in prison, how prison turned him into a racist, and what factors lead him to really change his life and much more. Tony is now volunteering with Locked In as a board member and soon to be coach.
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2022-03-2143 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread featuring Harold HoppSHOW LESSOn this episode of Breaking Bread we have an active sitting Superior Court Judge in the Riverside County District, Harold Hopp, meet at the table and talk with DeeMarie about the bias concerning prosecutor and racial targeting, the cash bail system, the racial justice act of 2020, the felony murder rule, and 3 strike reform and much more. Visit us at https://lockedin.info/ to learn more about what Locked In is doing and get involved. To read more on Judge Hopp go to https://www.courts.ca.gov/37541.htm To contact the Superior Court go to https://www.riverside.cou...
2022-03-131h 01Breaking BreadBreaking Bread featuring Ceasar McDowellIt is official, Season 2 is out and what an episode to drop with! Ceasar gets real and shares so many stories and truth nuggets with DeeMarie. Some of what he talks about are why he started robbing and how he got 3 strikes for doing nothing, how it was being in San Quentin at the height of Covid, and how he started his non-profit Unite the People from his prison cell. This episode is so good we had to go longer than usual. Make sure to leave comments, like and subscribe to our channel and check out https://unitethepeople.org/...
2022-03-131h 23Breaking BreadSteve HemenwayAs a bonus to Season 1 of Breaking Bread we have Councilman Steve Hemenway stop by the table and talk about the homeless issue in Riverside County along with funding and programming that's needed. He shares why he got into politics and how the counsel is changing demographically for the better.
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2022-01-0456 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread - Featuring Mannie Thomas IIIMannie stops by the table to share a meal with Dee Marie and discuss how he wanted to change how people saw him, that you can't change others but you can see how you played a part in any situation and change yourself, how through education he found his purpose, and what he is doing to give back to society.
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2021-10-1851 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread Podcast - Featuring Riverside Chief of Police Larry GonzalezDee Marie shares a meal with Riverside Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez as he shares how to bridge the gap of mistrust in communities of color, training of officers, the differences in policing in this era of social justice, what makes him different as a chief, and much more.
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2021-09-2551 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread - Interview with Melissa WilliamsMarriage and Family Therapist Melissa Williams who specializes in Mental Health and Trauma sits down with Dee Marie to share her story on a father in prison, insights to family dynamics, breaking walls on seeking professional help and tips to help your own Mental Health.
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2021-09-0551 min
The Prison PostThe Prison Post #36 Dee Marie, Co-Founder of Locked InThe Prison Post #36 features a friend of ours in the Criminal Justice Reform Movement. She is the Co-Founder of "Locked In" and the Host of the podcast, "Breaking Bread." Her partner is currently incarcerated in Soledad where Jason and I spent a combined 28 years of our 42 years of incarceration. She's featured several of The Prison Post's guests like Johnny Howe and Hugo Gonzalez. After she records her show she makes her guest the meal of their choice. We think this is one of the best forms of community building, intimacy, and love for our formerly incarcerated brothers and sisters...
2021-09-011h 00Breaking BreadBreaking Bread - Interview with Johnny HoweSpecial guest Johnny Howe shares his story using several analogies, making his story relatable. He talks about who controls the prison environment, who was holding him back from change and how when he started making that change he found a passion to help people, especially those who are given up on. He is currently a Drug and Alcohol Counselor and gives advice on how to deal with addicts.
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2021-08-2352 minBreaking BreadEpisode 6 - Eric WillisHost DeeMarie interviews Eric Willis, a man given the sentence of 16 to life, who served almost 25 years in prison for murder and attempted murder. He shares his story of gang life and why it took so long to change his mentality to losing his father in prison to then getting out and having a following on YouTube with his prison stories and music.
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2021-08-1034 minBreaking BreadEpisode 5 - Kavon HoustonIn this episode you hear from Vonnie, a child of parents that have been incarcerated, one her whole life, and how that affected her growing up. She shares her story and many struggles that developed from having absent parents. This episode reminds us just how much family members, especially children, are affected by the absence of those incarcerated and the decisions made.
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2021-08-0740 minBreaking BreadSession 4 - Hugo GonzalezIn this episode, host Dee Marie interviews Hugo Gonzalez, a former gang member sentenced to life in prison. Hugo shares his story and how he changed his life around - even gaining a commutation of his sentence by the Governor of California - and is now working on certification to be a expert witness, specializing in gangs, in the courts.
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2021-07-0245 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread - Interview with Graham FinochioHost Dee Marie interviews a formerly incarcerated man who has lived two very different lifestyles in his life. From white supremacy to pro-feminism, Graham's story shows that how you start does not have to determine how you end.
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2021-06-0127 min
Breaking BreadBreaking Bread - Interview with Iren "IA" Anderson (PILOT)In this, our inaugural episode, host Dee Marie interviews a formerly incarcerated man facing a 3-strike life sentence. Hear some of his story to get a better understanding of the American justice system and how it affects not only the accused, but their families and loved ones as well.
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2021-06-0140 minBreaking BreadBreaking Bread - Interview with Lejone "LJ" MorrisIn this episode, host Dee Marie shares Enchiladas with LJ, Owner and Creator of Broken BeYouTiful - a black-owned small business that seeks to infuse positivity into fashion. LJ shares a little of her journey with us - ministering and teaching in the prison system to men and women who aren't so different from those of us on the outside.
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2021-06-0139 min