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Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma StoriesDoctor in America pushing addictive pillsDoctor in America, pushing addictive pills, The arrest and prosecution. Special Episode. In the ongoing battle against America’s opioid epidemic, few cases have rocked the justice system as hard as the arrest and prosecution of Dr. Stan Xuhui Li, one of the deadliest pill-pushing doctors in U.S. history. At the heart of this historic case was former New York County Assistant District Attorney Charlotte Bismuth, whose relentless pursuit of justice helped bring down a man who had been exploiting the medical profession for profit, at the cost of human lives. This episode of The Law Enforcement Talk Ra...2025-06-1838 min
For the Ages: A History PodcastJustice by Means of DemocracyJohn F. Kennedy advised Americans to ask not what their country could do for them, but what they could do for their country. Scholar Danielle Allen argues that civic engagement such as Kennedy was suggesting is the only true path to a just society—a framework she refers to as “power-sharing liberalism.” While liberalism more generally is the idea that a government should be based on rights that both protect and empower individuals, Allen’s proposed framework calls for a country in which no single group has a monopoly on political, economic, or social power—a society that can only be ac...2025-05-2627 min
For Humanity: An AI Safety PodcastJustice For Suchir | Episode #63 | For Humanity: An AI Risk PodcastIn an emotional interview, host John Sherman interviews Poornima Rao and Balaji Ramamurthy, the parents of Suchir Balaji. (FULL INTERVIEW STARTS AT 00:18:38)Suchir Balaji was a 26-year-old artificial intelligence researcher who worked at OpenAI. He was involved in developing models like GPT-4 and WebGPT. In October 2024, he publicly accused OpenAI of violating U.S. copyright laws by using proprietary data to train AI models, arguing that such practices harmed original content creators. His essay, "When does generative AI qualify for fair use?", gained attention and was cited in ongoing lawsuits against OpenAI. Suchir left OpenAI in August 2024, expressing concerns...2025-04-111h 19
The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast:🎙Episode #14 with Bryan Stevenson: legendary lawyer, author of best-selling book "Just Mercy" and executive director of Equal Justice Initiative 🎙Bryan Stevenson: "If I am successful at all, it is because I got close to a condemned man and heard his song."This week on “The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast,” John Dear speaks with the legendary lawyer, founder and executive director of Equal Justice Initiative, professor of law at New York University law school, and author of the best-selling book, JUST MERCY, which was made into a great movie of the same name starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx. Bryan graduated from Harvard and moved to Montgomery, Alabama, where he started a non-profit to serve those o...2025-04-0742 min
Crime and the Courtroom85# Sarah Chu on Forensic Evidence and Post-Conviction AdvocacyDr. Sarah Chu is the Director of Policy and Reform at the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at the Cordoza School of Law in New York. In her role at the center, she applies her own extensive background in science and public policy to take an active lead on advancing our criminal justice system's efforts to utilize forensic evidence with maximum effectiveness and integrity. In this episode, Dr. Chu speaks with John Collins about her work at the Perlmutter Center, some of the more pressing issues related to the contemporary application of forensic evidence in criminal trials, and specific...2025-02-1759 min
Chrysalis with John Fiege14. Layel Camargo — Queer Ecology, Indigenous Stewardship, and the Power of LaughterWhat is our relationship to the land, to its other-than-human inhabitants, and to the rest of humanity? These are fundamental questions for thinking through how we can transform ourselves in ways that allow a multiplicity of ecologies and human communities to thrive alongside one another. And these questions are not just fundamental to us as individuals—they are essential to how we view our cultures, traditions, institutions, and ways of knowing.Layel Camargo lives at the vibrant intersection of ecological justice, queer liberation, and indigenous culture—a cultural space that offers a distinctive vantage point on how our...2024-09-161h 27
The Black Studies PodcastWendyliz Martinez - ACLS Leading Edge Fellow, New Jersey Institute for Social JusticeThis is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - in order to explore the cultural and political meaning of Black Studies as an area of inquiry and its critical methods.Today’s conversation is with Wendyliz Martinez, a 2024 ACLS Leading Edge fellow where she works with the New...2024-09-1254 min
No Tears For Black GirlsJustice for Josefina: Brother Claims Hate Crime in Brutal Murder Trial | EXCLUSIVEThe brutal slaying of young Josefina Catherine Cunningham has shaken the once-quiet town of Rensselaer, New York. As the trial date for Robert J. Fisher, the suspected killer, nears, her grief-stricken family demands answers and justice. In a candid interview with No Tears Black Girls, Josefina's brother Jy'Quan Stewart recounts the horrifying events that led to his sister's death at the hands of a stranger connected to a convicted sex offender. As the community struggles to comprehend this heinous act of violence, Jy'Quan boldly asserts that it may be classified as a hate crime - a bold statement intended to...2024-05-1409 min
No Tears For Black GirlsJustice for Josefina: Brother Claims Hate Crime in Brutal Murder Trial | EXCLUSIVEThe brutal slaying of young Josefina Catherine Cunningham has shaken the once-quiet town of Rensselaer, New York. As the trial date for Robert J. Fisher, the suspected killer, nears, her grief-stricken family demands answers and justice. In a candid interview with No Tears Black Girls, Josefina's brother Jy'Quan Stewart recounts the horrifying events that led to his sister's death at the hands of a stranger connected to a convicted sex offender. As the community struggles to comprehend this heinous act of violence, Jy'Quan boldly asserts that it may be classified as a hate crime - a bold statement intended...2024-05-1409 min
Chrysalis with John Fiege12. Dave Cortez — The Education of a Chicano Climate WarriorOur love for the world around us and our passion for protecting that world can come from many different places. It can come from a connection to the land, or a magical experience we had with other people in a particular place, or our sense of awe from the beauty of the living creatures that inhabit these ecosystems. But that love and passion can also come from seeing or experiencing the destruction of the same ecological web, from pollution in the air that rains down onto a playground, or the clearing of a wildlife habitat to make way for...2024-04-291h 35
Justice with John CarpayS05E11 And the winner isIn this week's Justice with John podcast, John announces the winner of the Justice Centre's annual George Jonas Freedom Award. Later, John talks about what led him to write a column on the rise in school absenteeism in Canada. We also discuss an op-ed in the Toronto Star supporting the Online Harms Act. The show ends with a bonus clip from 2008 in which we hear our 2024 George Jonas Freedom Award recipient address a controversial issue in defense of free speech.Justice Centre: George Jonas Freedom Award--The annual recognition of a Canadian advancing and preserving freedom....2024-04-0358 minJustice with John CarpayS05E04 B.C.'s Cancel Culture CollisionJohn starts the show by discussing the kerfuffle around Selina Robinson, forced to resign from the provincial cabinet in British Columbia for remarks about Israel pre-1948. It was a collision of outrage and cancel culture. Everyone involved failed, including Robinson and the mainstream media. Free speech and accurate reporting were completely ignored. We move on to other stories with similar themes, about media bias, free speech on campus, and we finish up with Danielle Smith's transgender policies.John Carpay in the Western Standard, Feb 13, 2024: Sorry Selina, but what goes round, comes roundB'nai Brith, Jan 30, 2024...2024-02-131h 03
Conversations in Social JusticeMen's Suicide Prevention Impact and Evaluation ProjectIn this conversation Dr Gary Shepherd and Sam Watling discuss a new research project to provide York-based men's social wellbeing group Menfulness with information on the attitudes, opinions and insights of their service users.2023-12-1128 min
The Muck PodcastEpisode 190: The Muck Takes New York! | Judge John RoemerTina and Hillary cover the murder of Judge John Roemer.
John Roemer served as Juneau County Judge until his retirement in 2017. But his retirement was short-lived when he was attacked in his home.
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A former judge was killed in his Wisconsin home in a targeted attack, officials say--by Whitney Wild
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Suspected shooter who killed retired Wisconsin judge in ‘targeted’ attack identified--by Ramon Antonio Vargas
Independent
Pictured: Wisconsin judge’s alleged killer, who had political ‘hit list’, is identified--by Josh Marcus
Milw...2023-09-061h 03
Conversations in Social JusticeChallenging domestic violence through drama and workshops with secondary aged childrenIn this second podcast about the NSPCC and York St John University theatre department partnership, Rachel Conlon and Jules Dorey Richmond discuss the It’s Not Love project with Helen Westerman. They consider how the arts can challenge domestic abuse and send positive messages to young people about healthy relationships.
2023-08-1718 min
Conservative Commandos Radio Show#CONSERVATIVE-COMMANDOS # John-Catsimatidis #Joshua-Arnold # Inflation #MentalHealthViolence #Legalizing-Marijuana #BernieSanders #He 8-9-23CONSERVATIVE COMMANDOS RADIO SHOW. Inflation Unleashed: Record-breaking Food Prices and their Economic Impact!!!John Catsimatidis immigrated to the United States with his family in 1948 and quickly became a true New Yorker. Raised in Harlem. He went to school by day and worked in a small grocery store by night until, just eight credits short of graduating from New York University, he opted to work in the grocery business full-time. Today, that grocery business has evolved into the Red Apple Group, a conglomerate with interests in energy, real estate, aviation, baseball, entertainment, and media, including the iconic radio station...2023-08-102h 02
Conversations in Social JusticeTackling Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation through Theatre in EducationIn this podcast, senior theatre lecturers Rachel Conlon and Jules Dorey Richmond are joined by Helen Westerman, head of local campaigns at the NSPCC. In this episode, they explore the long-standing partnership between the NSPCC and York St John University’s theatre department and how their creative and collaborative projects have resonated with audiences of young people nationwide, exploring issues of child sexual abuse and exploitation through a theatre in education touring play, online films and teaching resources on the NSPCC website and digital learning platform.
2023-08-0915 min
Conversations in Social JusticeCreating Community at York CentralYork Central is one of the largest developments on Brownfield land in the UK. Located near to York’s railway station, this 45 hectare mixed use site, will change the future of the city. In this podcast, Dr Tom Ratcliffe is joined by Dr Helen Graham and Phil Bixby from York Central Co-owned (YoCo). The discussion explores how YoCo, a community organisation, are putting in place a democratically created Community Plan for York Central to develop the site in a community-focused way that addresses housing, transport, public spaces, nature and the economy.
2023-06-2658 min
The State of State SchoolsEp. 27 / The State of State Schools with John StamperHere are the headlines:Another girl is raped in a school bathroom by a biological boy who identifies as a girl.A group of teachers in the Midwest admit to subverting parents.Maryland’s Governor says that banning LGBTQ books is the same as castrating children.NY says parents aren’t the ones giving permission, they’re the ones who NEED permission.The world’s largest education publisher is including even more DEI & Social Justice in its textbooks.https://plc.pearson.com/en-GB/news/pearson-acquires-spotlight-to-provide-personalized-education-experience-for-all-students-and-familieshttps://www.theflstandard.com/new...2023-06-2218 min
Bright Minds: from the John Adams InstituteJill Lepore: New York BurningHarvard historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore came to the John Adams in April of 2023 to talk about her keenly crafted and sourced historical book “New York Burning”. It’s New York City, 1741: fires break out throughout the city. Fueled by the paranoia that accompanies hearsay, the authorities find a convenient scapegoat on which to pin the crimes: enslaved Black people and poor white settlers. But after a witch-hunt-like series of trials and vigilante justice, no specific plot was ever uncovered. Jill Lepore revisits the spring and summer of 1741 to confront a sticky contradiction at the heart o...2023-06-0736 min
The Heidi St. John PodcastTrump found liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll and What the Verdict Says About Justice in America TodayA jury has found Trump guilty of battery and defamation. The question is: was the trial, which was based in New York, ever going to be fair? Trump will appeal the decision, of course, but questions about justice in America remain. Whether you love Trump or are skeptical of him—we should all want a "blind" system of justice in the United States. SHOW NOTES
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Conversations in Social JusticeMedia, Democracy and Social Justice in ZimbabweIn this podcast Dr Everett Ndlovu of York St John University will discuss media, democracy and social justice in Zimbabwe with activist and academic Busi Bhebhe-Ndlovu and journalist and academic Bheki Ncube.
2023-04-2734 min
Conversations in Social JusticeSustainability Stories: Investigating the UK creative industry and the communication of sustainabilityIn this podcast Dr Alexandra Dales of York St John University and Dr Rory Padfield, Lecturer in Sustainability and Business at the University of Leeds discuss the role of the creative sector in communicating sustainability and climate change stories.
2023-03-3046 min
Conversations in Social JusticeCinema and Social JusticeIn this episode Dr Steve Rawle and Dr Martin Hall of York St John University discuss the making of Cost of Living, a timely short film, curated from more than half a century of archive footage, that reflects on the pandemic cycles of economic boom and bust that continue to affect society.2023-03-1359 min
CME PresentsElena Engel on Creating the Documentary “John Leguizamo Live at Rikers”Elena Engel is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and producer who has worked on projects with Warner Brothers, The Walt Disney Company, PBS, and The United Nations, among others. Years ago, she began collaborating with acclaimed actor and producer John Leguizamo on a film that would eventually become John Leguizamo Live at Rikers, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The film documents John Leguizamo performing his one-man show at Rikers Correctional Facility while simultaneously exploring the challenges that justice-involved young men face as they await trial or sentencing.
Elena shares her approach to creating the film...2023-02-0335 min
Conversations in Social JusticeTies That Bind: Africa's Unsung HeroIn this podcast York St John MA Media Production student Mpho Dintwa talks to Everett Ndlovu, Lecturer in Journalism. Mpho discusses the making of his award-winning documentary Ties that Bind. The film, which received one of the top prizes at the Sotambe International Film Festival, tells the tale of Michael Dingake, a political activist and writer who was a fellow prisoner of Nelson Mandela in the battle against apartheid.2023-02-0332 min
Conversations in Social JusticeSocial Action and the Radical ImaginationIn this podcast, York St John University PhD student Jack Hunter talks to Sophia Parker, director of Emerging Futures at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF). They discuss the relationship between the imagination and social action, whether we are experiencing a crisis of imagination, and discuss examples of inspiring activism that are trying to foster radical new ways of imagining the world.
Podcast transcript. 2023-01-1043 min
Shades of FreedomPushing Back on the Pushback to Justice ReformThe session, titled The Importance of Now: Maintaining Momentum in Criminal Justice Transformation, ranges from the personal to the national, covering how both these experts began in criminal justice change, and how to address the particular needs of women involved in the criminal legal system. The discussion also addresses how misinformation impacts reform strategies, the tendency to focus on wins and then move on—rather than maintaining those wins—and the need to reach wider audiences with our messages.Guest BiosErica BondVice-President, Social Justice Initiatives, John Jay College of Criminal Justi...2022-12-1533 min
Conversations in Social JusticePrison Partnership Project 3: Prison Placements and the Student ExperienceIn this final podcast about the Prison Partnership Project, we hear from two former York St John theatre students – Jordan Towers and Maia McConnell – about how the Prison Partnership Project creates the perfect landscape for students to transition confidently into employment and professional industry roles not only with exceptional experience but also with knowledge and skills in good practice.
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Conversations in Social JusticePrison Partnership Project 2: Art and Criminal JusticeIn this podcast, On the Out researcher and practitioner, Jess Robson is joined by Rachel Conlon, senior lecturer in Theatre and Director of the York St John Prison Partnership Project. They discuss the roots of The YSJ PPP, the value of the arts with and for women in the criminal justice system and the benefits of prison placements for the students, participants, and prison staff. Rachel also shares her hopes for the project as it enters its 10th year. This is the second of three podcasts about the PPP.
Transcript2022-11-0126 min
Conversations in Social JusticePrison Partnership Project 1: On the OutThe first of three podcasts from the Prison Partnership Project. In this episode, Researchers and Practitioners, Paula Clark and Jess Robson introduce to staff and students the work and research of ‘On the Out’ - a new sister project from, The YSJ Prison Partnership, which explores the gaps in creative provision in the City of York for women and girls who are at risk.
Transcript2022-11-0119 minJustice with John CarpayS03E41 Three Narratives CollapseKevin updates John on hearings at the Public Order Emergency Commission in Ottawa over the last week. Three key government/mainstream media narratives have bit the dust. They are: 1) Negotiations were impossible and/or failed. 2) The convoy was seeking to overthrown the government. 3) Ottawa police were taken by surprise when the convoy stayed past the first weekend. All untrue. Later, John comments on the latest news that the federal court decided that the Peckford travel mandate challenge is moot.Public Order Emergency Commission Webcast page (Note: video archive and transcripts updated daily)Rupa Subramanya in...2022-10-2456 min
Conversations in Social JusticeParticipatory Research with Autistic PeopleIn this conversation, Dr Brett Heasman (Psychology, YSJ), Carl Cameron (a lead peer mentor at the autism charity Matthew’s Hub), and Sammy Williams (YSJ researcher and member of Matthew’s Hub) discuss how to do participatory research with autistic people. They discuss various definitions of autism, the historical problems arising when autistic voices have not been included, and how such challenges should be addressed.
Transcript available here. 2022-10-1737 min
Gear Club PodcastCelebrating John LennonIn this special Gear Club episode, we celebrate the post-Beatle life of John Lennon, who would have turned 82 this year on October 9th. After The Beatles broke up, John and Yoko moved to New York where John produced, recorded, and played songs that spoke to the post-60s generation as they struggled for justice and an end to war. John Lennon impacted the lives of all those he came across, and that impact continues to live on. To mark the occasion of his birth, we’ve collected first-hand accounts from the producers and engineers who worked mo...2022-10-071h 00
Conversations in Social JusticeReflections on Current Issues in the Legal Professions with Lady Hale.In this podcast, Helen Trouille and Jan Maltby from the York St John University law school talk to Lady Hale, former President of the Supreme Court, about a number of issues in social justice, ranging from access to the legal professions for students from non-traditional backgrounds, to government proposals to repeal the Human Rights Act and pass a new British Bill of Rights. In the course of the conversation, the speakers also reflect on the heated atmosphere surrounding key cases in the Brexit process, the reporting in the print media at the time and the impact on the judiciary.2022-09-0632 min
Conversations in Social JusticeStudent Mental Health and the UniversityThis podcast is hosted by Human Geography Lecturer Su Fitzpatrick in conversation with Amie Hayes and Laura Southward of York based learning support partnership Equip Your Mind. Together they discuss critical challenges for UK universities as provides for mental health support services for students; staff capacity and training; and the impact of outsourcing support services to private providers.
Transcript available here. 2022-07-2742 min
Beyond Colouring-In: A Geography PodcastEp#4 - Ecological JusticeIn this episode, Ben is joined in conversation by Dr Jude Parks, Senior Lecturer in Geography, and Dr Catherine Heinemeyer, Lecturer in Arts and Ecological Justice, both of York St John University, to discuss the concept of ‘ecological justice’ and its implications for understanding and responding to contemporary climate crisis. The conversation includes discussing how best to make questions of justice in the context of human-environmental relations tangible for students in the classroom, and Jude and Cath also touch on their work at YSJU as part of the Ecological Justice Research Group, which has run a ‘Living Lab’ project to use a...2022-07-0623 min
Embark On The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Riveting!The First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation by Mark C. DillonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/586604to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation
Author: Mark C. Dillon
Narrator: Timothy Howard Jackson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 9 minutes
Release date: June 28, 2022
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
The first Chief Justice of the United States, John Jay faced many unique challenges. When the stability and success of the new nation were far from certain, a body of federalized American law had to be created from scratch. In The First Chief Justice, New York State Appellate Judge Mark C. Dillon uncovers, for...2022-06-2811h 09
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsThe First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation by Mark C. DillonPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/586604 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation Author: Mark C. Dillon Narrator: Timothy Howard Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 9 minutes Release date: June 28, 2022 Genres: Law & Politics Publisher's Summary: The first Chief Justice of the United States, John Jay faced many unique challenges. When the stability and success of the new nation were far from certain, a body of federalized American law had to be created from scratch. In The First Chief Justice, New York State Appellate Judge Mark C. Dillon uncovers...2022-06-2830 minDownload Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Law & PoliticsThe First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation by Mark C. DillonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/586604to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The First Chief Justice: John Jay and the Struggle of a New Nation
Author: Mark C. Dillon
Narrator: Timothy Howard Jackson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 9 minutes
Release date: June 28, 2022
Genres: Law & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
The first Chief Justice of the United States, John Jay faced many unique challenges. When the stability and success of the new nation were far from certain, a body of federalized American law had to be created from scratch. In The First Chief Justice, New York State Appellate Judge Mark C. Dillon uncovers, for...2022-06-2811h 09
New Books in Public PolicyJoni Schwartz and John R. Chaney, "Gifts from the Dark: Learning from the Incarceration Experience" (Lexington Books, 2022)While in no way supporting the systemic injustices and disparities of mass incarceration, in Gifts from the Dark: Learning from the Incarceration Experience (Lexington Books, 2021), Joni Schwartz and John Chaney argue that we have much to learn from those who have been and are in prison. Schwartz and Chaney profile the contributions of literary giants, social activists, entrepreneurs, and other talented individuals who, despite the disorienting dilemma of incarceration, are models of adult transformative learning that positively impact the world. In focusing upon how men and women have chosen the worst moments of their lives as a baseline not to...2022-06-2457 min
New Books in Policing, Incarceration, and ReformJoni Schwartz and John R. Chaney, "Gifts from the Dark: Learning from the Incarceration Experience" (Lexington Books, 2022)While in no way supporting the systemic injustices and disparities of mass incarceration, in Gifts from the Dark: Learning from the Incarceration Experience (Lexington Books, 2021), Joni Schwartz and John Chaney argue that we have much to learn from those who have been and are in prison. Schwartz and Chaney profile the contributions of literary giants, social activists, entrepreneurs, and other talented individuals who, despite the disorienting dilemma of incarceration, are models of adult transformative learning that positively impact the world. In focusing upon how men and women have chosen the worst moments of their lives as a baseline not to...2022-06-2457 min
New Books in Big IdeasJoni Schwartz and John R. Chaney, "Gifts from the Dark: Learning from the Incarceration Experience" (Lexington Books, 2022)While in no way supporting the systemic injustices and disparities of mass incarceration, in Gifts from the Dark: Learning from the Incarceration Experience (Lexington Books, 2021), Joni Schwartz and John Chaney argue that we have much to learn from those who have been and are in prison. Schwartz and Chaney profile the contributions of literary giants, social activists, entrepreneurs, and other talented individuals who, despite the disorienting dilemma of incarceration, are models of adult transformative learning that positively impact the world. In focusing upon how men and women have chosen the worst moments of their lives as a baseline not to...2022-06-2457 min
Conversations in Social JusticeMusic, Leisure, EducationProfessor Lee Higgins - director of the International Centre for Community Music at York St John University - is joined by music education scholar Roger Mantie from the University of Toronto in Scarborough, Canada, to discuss questions surrounding social justice and their relation to the themes of music, leisure and education.
You can find the podcast transcript here. 2022-06-0832 minJustice with John CarpayS03E21 Tamara's Partial Bail VictoryWe give an update on Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich's bail hearing by diving into the judge's ruling, which John sees as a mixed bag of victories and defeats. We then turn to John's latest column in The Post Millennial on Bill C-11, an Epoch Times story on Canada's PM calling on security agencies to tackle "extremism" (free speech) on the internet (to keep us safe, of course). Finally we discuss the potential expansion of the World Health Organization's pandemic powers.Justice Centre, May 25, 2022: Tamara Lich can now travel to Ontario, and "courts are not thought police"2022-05-3157 min
Conversations in Social JusticePaul Kissack: The Task Before UsOn Tuesday 24th May, Paul Kissack delivered the 2nd Annual Archbishop of York Institute for Social Justice Lecture.
Titled ‘The Task Before Us’, in this lecture, Paul offers some thoughts on the work ahead for those pursuing social justice in Britain today. He reflects on the many calls over recent years for a new social settlement – or ‘new Beveridge’ – similar to the shaping of the post-war welfare state. In doing so he takes inspiration from Archbishop of York, William Temple’s, 1942 work, ‘Christianity and Social Order’, drawing on some of Temple’s principles for social justice and their relevance toda...2022-05-2538 min
SwayHow the Supreme Court Became ‘Intoxicated With Its Power’One of the questions haunting the unprecedented leak of Justice Samuel Alito’s draft opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is, quite simply, who did it and why? Speculation abounds online, and Chief Justice John Roberts, who called the leak a “betrayal,” has called for an investigation. But there are other lessons to be learned from the leak — about the state of the Supreme Court and its power, its relationship with the public and the kinds of reforms it may need.In this conversation, Kara Swisher discusses it all with three lawyers: Neal Katyal, a former s...2022-05-0637 min
Trial School Top ShelfEpisode 5: A Civil Action by Jonathan HarrA true story of an epic courtroom showdown, where two of the nation’s largest corporations were accused of causing the deaths of children from water contamination. Described as “a page-turner filled with greed, duplicity, heartache, and bare-knuckle legal brinksmanship” by The New York Times, A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry—one in which greed and power fight an unending struggle against justice. Listen in...! Host: John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal | Email John (jju@kulaw.com) | Follow John on Facebook (@JohnUustalTrialLawyer) | Follow John on Twitter (@JohnUustal)Vis...2022-04-1854 min
Spark: The InnovateLI PodcastAn interview with former New York Knick, John WallaceJohn Wallace needs no introduction to fans of the Syracuse Orange or the New York Knicks – but you might not know how deeply the Rochester native’s roots run throughout New York State.
Since hanging up his professional sneakers, the one-time NCAA scoring machine has embarked on numerous professional and personal efforts designed to empower youth and promote social justice. A master communicator with a hard-earned degree in sociology, John has also carved out an impressive broadcasting career, while lending his compassion and intelligence to innovative workforce-development efforts on Long Island and beyond.
In today’s epis...2022-04-1334 min
The Weekday BugleNew York Times finally reports on Hunter Biden's laptop two years in the making! April 4th, 2022Join me in covering the latest news going on around the country on my show with my unique commentary, as well as an article or two to spice things up. Tonight I'll talk about the latest development on the Hunter Biden laptop. The New York Times finally admits the laptop was real and talks about his tax returns. As well as him and his father's shady dealings with oligarchs and tycoons in Asia and Europe. As well as his infamous dealings with Ukrainian energy company Burisma, dealings with a Chinese business tycoon in which he received a diamond from and...2022-04-0553 min
Conversations in Social JusticeYouth, Education and Environmental ActivismDr Olalekan Adekola is joined by Conservation Scientist, Educator and Community organiser, Dr Salamatu Jidda-Fada to discuss her environmental conservation work and mentoring African youths to be active in global environmental governance. The discussion also explores what universities can do to support youth climate activists from the Global South.
Transcript available here2022-02-2841 minJustice with John CarpayS03E02 Media FailWe talk about the mainstream media's role selling the government narratives during the pandemic and how cracks in those narratives are getting ever wider. At the same time, politicians in Canada, France, the U.S. and elsewhere are sounding more and more unhinged. In the face of the mild Omicron variant, the Canadian government is pushing for mandatory vaccinations.John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jan 6, 2022: The Toronto Star calls for massive violations of Charter rightsCTV News, Jan 7, 2022: Provinces should consider mandating COVID-19 vaccines, federal health minister saysQTR's Fringe Finance via...2022-01-101h 00
Conversations in Social JusticeSharing Parental LeaveShared parental leave is a great policy that has the potential to bring about cultural change and drive gender equality. However, a key barrier to shared parental leave is the workplace support. Discussion in this podcast is based on shared parental leave and breastfeeding practices in UK Higher Education institution and by extension to practices in other sectors. The podcast highlights key barriers and recommendations which every employer should consider. This podcast is chaired by Professor Esther McIntosh of York St John University, in conversation with Dr Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi and Dr Anjali Raj (both York St John), Jessica...2022-01-0448 minJustice with John CarpayS02E43 Pandemic Mass PsychosisWe cover the latest Justice Centre news, including four doctors with natural immunity suing Alberta Health Services over its vax mandate. Then we discuss an interview with Ghent University psychology professor Dr. Mattias Desmet, who posits the theory that the true believers of the current pandemic narratives are suffering from mass formation, or mass psychosis. And John updates us on the grave dangers of the recent criminalization of “conversion therapy” by Parliament.Justice Centre, Dec 10, 2021: Four Alberta doctors sue AHS over Vaccine mandateEaston Spectator, Oct 7, 2021: Emergency doctor says authorities are "standing in the way of l...2021-12-131h 00
Tea for TeachingGrading JusticeTraditional grading systems can encourage students to focus on their grades rather than on their learning, and favor continuing generation students who are more familiar with the hidden curriculum of higher ed. In this episode, Kristen Blinne joins us to discuss grading strategies that promote equity and encourage learning.
Kristen is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Communications and Media Department at the State University of New York at Oneonta. Kristen is also the editor of Grading Justice: Teacher Activist Approaches to Assessment. Judie Littlejohn, the Instructional Designer at Genesee Community College and a frequent guest...2021-12-0849 min
Conversations in Social JusticeDark Academia: How Universities DieContemporary universities have been corporatised, commercialised and financialised in the name of transparency, accountability and 'value for money'. This raises serious questions about the meaning, relevance and viability of social justice within the academy today. In this podcast, in conversation with Peter Fleming, Professor of Organisation Studies at the University of Technology, Sydney, and author of Dark Academia: How Universities Die, Professor of Education, Matthew Clarke, discusses the dilemmas, contradictions and challenges confronting aspirations for social justice within the neoliberalised organisations that contemporary universities have become and asks whether there are any realistic grounds for hope and optimism today...2021-12-0129 min
Conversations in Social JusticeThe Social Contract of Research: Emerging from the Ruins of EmpireIf universities are founded for the common good, what is the social contract of research? In this podcast Matthew Reason, Director of the Institute for Social Justice, is joined by Dr Erinma Ochu, a transdisciplinary biologist and storyteller from the iSchool at Manchester Metropolitan University and visiting racial justice fellow at The Ada Lovelace Institute. Their conversation explores the potential of community-university partnerships, achieving equity in research funding and the value of ‘the commons’ for knowledge exchange to rebuild social and cultural infrastructures.
'We have the power those who came before us have given to us, to move...2021-11-0242 min
Conversations in Social JusticeColonial Histories and Institutional Memory: York St John University's Historical ArchiveDr Adam Stock is joined by PhD researcher Amy McCarthy and Academic Services Manager Tom Peach to discuss a project which explored documented, institutional colonial histories in York St John University’s Historical Archive. Together they discuss historical pedagogy, colonial Christian Missionary work in Japan, India and Canada, and the complex implications for York St John as a social justice institution.2021-09-2939 minJustice with John CarpayS02E30 Take the Jab or Lose the JobJohn reports that the Justice Centre is being inundated with calls from around the country of people who are facing the prospect of being forced to take a Covid shot or being terminated. He gives Canadians some good advice on what to do if you find yourself in that situation. We also take a look at a few more stories from the previous week as well.Epoch Times, Sep 2, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Expires 6 Months After 2nd Dose as Booster Shots Mandated: Israeli OfficialsThe Hill, Aug 3, 2021: Coming soon: America's own social credit system...2021-09-1356 minJustice with John CarpayS02E29 Ew, Are You One of "Those People"?John parses a short speech by Justin Trudeau on vaccine passports in which, among other things, the Canadian Prime Minister "others" protestors who oppose him on this issue; the Prime Minister calls them "those people." We also get updates on the Justice Centre's intention to take the Ontario government to court for their vaccine passport legislation.True North on Twitter, Sep 1, 2021: Trudeau is attempting to pit Canadians against one another. It’s no wonder so many Canadians are angry with him.FEE, Aug 30, 2021: Harvard Epidemiologist Says the Case for COVID Vaccine Passports Was Just Demolished2021-09-0757 minShades of FreedomParsimony v. The Justice SystemWhile there may be relatively few underlying concepts that liberals and conservatives might agree upon related to the justice system, perhaps one of them could be that justice should be parsimonious – defined as the government being authorized to exercise the lightest intrusion possible on a person’s liberty that is necessary to achieve a legitimate social purpose. In this light, maybe there could be broad agreement that, for example, excessively long sentences for relatively minor crimes might fail this test.In this episode of Shades of Freedom, guests Daryl Atkinson (of Forward Justice) and Jeremy Travis (of Arnol...2021-08-1726 min
Let's Talk Native with John Kane#550 - Threats From The Department of JusticeOutgoing U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. recently sent a letter out to almost every native smoke shop on Seneca territories threatening to prosecute, fine, imprison and seize the assets of any native person living on a native territory found to be involved in the "illegal" manufacture, distribution or sale of "rollie" style cigarettes on native territories inside the "Western District of New York."
John uses this letter as an opportunity to explain why the state and federal laws that Kennedy claims are being violated on Seneca Nation territory do not actually apply.
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Conversations in Social JusticeGiving Voice to the Non-HumanWe understand better than ever that the human dramas of social justice can’t be disentangled from the natural ecosystems in which they are embedded. The creative artforms of storytelling, creative writing and theatre have an important role to play in helping us to see and understand these interconnections. But how can artforms which have tended to be all about human interactions develop ways of speaking for other species? Cath Heinemeyer and Liesl King of York St John University discuss these questions with Anthony Nanson, storyteller and author of Storytelling and Ecology: empathy, enchantment and emergence in the use of...2021-07-3051 min
Conversations in Social JusticeBreaking Bread and Drinking Tea with Researchers of the Global MajoritySiara Illing-Ahmed is a Storyteller and PhD candidate at York St John University, she makes performances that use food and conversation to explore questions of identity and heritage. In late Spring 2021, the Institute for Social Justice commissioned Siara to create an audio performance featuring the voices and stories of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic researchers from York St John University. The result is this audio performance, a soundscape of voices and experiences that invites you to sit down and take your time to think about the lived experiences of other people within your academic community.2021-07-2605 min
The New ActivistJohn Prendergast, Following the Dirty MoneyJohn Prendergast is a human rights and anti-corruption activist as well as a New York Times best-selling author. He is the Co-Founder with George Clooney of The Sentry, an investigative and policy team that follows the dirty money connected to war criminals and transnational war profiteers. Today, John shares his incredible journey of fighting the systemic and important issues associated with war profiteering. Links from the Interview - For all things Propaganda, head to: https://www.prophiphop.com/ - The New Activist is presented by IJM: https://www.ijm.org/ T...2021-07-2643 min
Conversations in Social JusticeDementia, Personhood and Social Justice: The Role of CreativityDr Helen Pleasance and Caleb Klaces, both writers and Senior Lecturers at the York Centre for Writing, York St John University, speak to Dr Lucy Burke of Manchester Metropolitan University about the role of creative writing in achieving social justice for people with dementia. They discuss the concept of ‘personhood’, the ethics of literary representations of dementia and Lucy’s recent activism in response to the UK government’s COVID-19 policies.2021-06-2934 min
Conversations in Social JusticeParticipatory Action Research and Social JusticeDr Joan Walton, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at York St John University, talks to Professor Hilary Bradbury, Co-Editor of The Sage Handbook of Action Research, and founder of AR+, which has the aim of making global knowledge democracy more available by supporting inter/transdisciplinary dialogue for those practising at the developmental edge of action research worldwide. Hilary speaks about the work that she is doing to spread the practice of participatory action research, and actively encourage the involvement of marginal groups from both the global south and north.2021-05-2826 min
Conversations in Social JusticeDemocratic Methodologies: Disrupting ResearchDr Charlotte Haines Lyon, lecturer at York St John University talks to Dr Debbie Ralls of University of Manchester and Professor Kaz Stuart of University of Cumbria. Their conversation explores how democratic methodologies contribute to social justice and the variety of conundrums they pose. They discuss how democratic methodologies can disrupt power, research and also the academy.2021-04-3044 min
Conversations in Social JusticeActivism and Race within University Teaching and ResearchIn this podcast Matthew Reason, Director of the Institute for Social Justice, talks to Jonathan P Jones of New York University about universities as spaces for activism, whether through pedagogy, mentoring, research or institutional structures. They discuss the challenge and importance of exploring race within what are still predominantly white spaces and the importance of actively working to ensure that the future of universities is more diverse and representative.2021-03-3134 min
Conversations in Social JusticeThe Role and Responsibilities of Universities in Transforming SocietyProfessor of Counselling Psychology at York St John University, Divine Charura, talks to Dr Jonathan Chaplin, a political theologian and a member of the divinity faculty at Cambridge University. Their discussion explores a range of matters including the role university has in activism and social justice, the qualities of a University of Sanctuary, and why it's important to engage in research and curriculum that identifies, exposes, and addresses systemic and interpersonal inequalities, injustices, and power relationships across society.2021-02-2640 min
Conversations in Social JusticeEducation, Social Justice and Mental HealthNick Rowe is Director of Converge at York St John, which runs University-based courses in the arts to adults with experience of mental ill-health. In this podcast he talks to Brendan Stone, Professor of social engagement and the humanities at the University of Sheffield. Together they discuss the multiple benefits of opening up universities to work people with mental ill-health and the ways in which we all learn through our encounters with the lived experiences of other people.2021-02-0129 min
Conversations in Social JusticeEducation and the Frontline of Climate JusticeYSJU lecturer in art and ecological justice Dr Cath Heinemeyer finds out more about climate justice from Thimali Kodikara, producer and presenter of the Mothers of Invention podcast (@MothersInvent), who has interviewed climate innovators and leaders from the grassroots to the top tables of global policy.2021-01-0136 min
Maximum Lawyer"Powerhouse Law Firm Book" with John Fisher 291John Fisher is the owner and founder of John H. Fisher, P.C., where he limits his practice to catastrophic injury law for injury victims in New York State. John has been cited as a legal expert on numerous occasions by TRIAL magazine of the American Association for Justice and the New York Law Journal, and he speaks frequently for the New York State Bar Association, The National Trial Lawyers, PILMMA, Great Legal Marketing, and county and regional bar associations concerning law practice management, internet marketing for lawyers, referral-based marketing and trial skills.Today we share his p...2020-12-3140 minMaximum Lawyer"Powerhouse Law Firm Book" with John Fisher 291John Fisher is the owner and founder of John H. Fisher, P.C., where he limits his practice to catastrophic injury law for injury victims in New York State. John has been cited as a legal expert on numerous occasions by TRIAL magazine of the American Association for Justice and the New York Law Journal, and he speaks frequently for the New York State Bar Association, The National Trial Lawyers, PILMMA, Great Legal Marketing, and county and regional bar associations concerning law practice management, internet marketing for lawyers, referral-based marketing and trial skills.Today we share his p...2020-12-3140 min
Social Justice: The new American revolutionEpisode 20: John Sanchez for NYJamal hosts with David as they interview John Sanchez, a former classmate who is running for city council in New York. They discuss current important issues and what his plans are for improving the quality of life for NYC citizens. For more information, follow John on all social media: IG - @johnsanchezny http://instagram.com/johnsanchezny / Facebook: John Sanchez NY http://facebook.com/johnsanchezny/ Twitter: nyjohnsanchez - http://twitter.com/nyjohnsanchez . To donate to the cause, visit www.johnsanchezforny.com2020-11-0200 min
Lawyer Up with John TingEp 5 Pipeline to Education, interview with Richard Celestin⚡️QUESTION - What is one practical and immediate solution that can help decrease killings by law enforcement? Comment on our Youtube channelhttps://youtu.be/kukAhLllJZc
Our guest Richard Celestin operates his own law firm as a criminal defense attorney since 2014 and his consulting company since 2009. Richard Anthony Celestin is a graduate of The City University of New York School of Law. While at CUNY Law, he focused his studies on criminal defense and juvenile justice. Prior to entering law school, and since becoming an attorney, he has directed his work towards underrepresented and at-risk youth via the not...2020-08-2057 minJustice with John CarpayEp. 28 To Mask or Not to MaskThis episode leads off with a discussion about the Charter freedom implications of mandatory mask policies. Later, John explains how the Law Society of Alberta disregards the Charter freedoms of Leighton Grey, a lawyer who's been cancel-cultured because he criticized Black Lives Matter.OCLA, Apr 2020: Masks Don’t Work: A review of science relevant to COVID-19 social policy by Denis G. Rancourt (PDF)Montreal Gazette, Jul 13, 2020: Starting Saturday, masks will be mandatory in Quebec's indoor public spacesCBC, Jun 17, 2020: Mandatory mask laws are spreading in CanadaGlobal News, May 14, 2020: Public mask pr...2020-07-1656 min
HSoftheNYCourts PodcastJohn Jay: Practicing Attorney, Traveling Judge, Man of the People — Podcast #2Before he was a Founding Father, Framer, Justice, or international diplomat, John Jay spent seven years in the trenches as one of New York's few practicing lawyers—appearing in court, collecting on debts, and working with clients. Host David L. Goodwin talks with Hon. Mark C. Dillon, Associate Justice of the NYS Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department, and Paul D. Rheingold, Esq., Founder of and Of Counsel at Rheingold Giuffra Ruffo & Plotkin LLP, about John Jay's early years, and how they influenced his role as a Justice and statesman.
2020-04-2233 minJustice with John CarpayJustice with John Carpay Ep. 7The topic for the first half is a case involving the banning of a film, Killing Europe, from the Ottawa Public Library. But legally, there isn't much to discuss, so we get to talk about the film instead. The second half of the show is dedicated to Christie Blatchford, recently deceased Canadian journalist and recipient of the Justice Centre's 2019 George Jonas Award.Justice Centre Active Cases: Weld v. Ottawa Public LibraryJohn Carpay in The Post Millenial, Sep 2019: ‘Killing Europe’ and killing politically incorrect expression OAN on Youtube, May 21, 2018: Death of Free Speech in C...2020-02-201h 09
In Black AmericaDr. Monique W. Morris (Ep. 8, 2020)This week, In Black America producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with Dr. Monique W. Morris, social justice scholar, author o f Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues: Education for the Liberation of Black and Brown Girls, and founder and President of The National Black Women’s Justice Institute.
Intro Music [00:00:08] The In Black America theme music, an instrumental by Kyle Turner.
Announcer [00:00:15] From the University of Texas at Austin, KUT Radio, this is In Black America.
Dr. Monique W. Morris [00:00:23] Unfortunately, what we’ve been finding is that Black girls cont...2020-01-2629 min
John Riley ProjectOklahoma Prisoner ReleaseThe State
of Oklahoma just released approximately 500 prisoners from it’s system as part
of a movement to reduce felony crimes to misdemeanors. We examine this new story but also take a
broader look at the Incarceration State, the Criminal Justice System and the
War on Drugs. We also discuss the
Kentucky Governor election, Ranked Choice Voting, the Los Angeles Chargers and
the San Diego State Aztecs men’s basketball team.
We share thoughts on so many other people and issues including the Matt Bevin, Andy Beshear, Donald Trump, Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell, Kamala Harris, New York City, San Francisco, Minnea...2019-11-0655 min
The Climate PodFighting Climate Injustice w/ Sierra Club's Leslie Fields. Plus New York Times' John Schwartz on Hurricane Dorian and Climate Change, NOAA and more.Two great guests this week! First, Leslie Fields, senior director of environmental justice and healthy communities for The Sierra Club, joins the show to talk about how The Equitable and Just Climate Platform aims to help those most impacted by climate change. Then, John Schwartz, science writer for The New York Times, reviews his reporting on how climate change affected Hurricane Dorian, what scientists fear most with increasingly intensifying storms, and tries to untangle this very strange situation occurring at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Ty and Brock also talk climate denial and, after Jonathan F...2019-09-111h 01
New York City Bar Association PodcastLooking Forward And Looking Back: The Path To Deep Emissions Reductions In New York City's BuildingsNew York City has set ambitious goals to reduce our City’s greenhouse gas emissions 80% by the year 2050 (“80x50”) in order to help stave off the most devastating impacts of climate change. To accomplish this, deep emissions cuts will be needed across every sector of the City, including from buildings, which account for two-thirds of all greenhouse gas emissions generated in New York City. This program will celebrate and build upon the impressive work that has been accomplished to develop consensus around the New York City Council’s Intro. 1253-C, a first-of-its-kind piece of legislation passed as part of New York Cit...2019-05-304h 51
Freedom Loves CompanyNew York Grand Jury to Hear Explosive 9/11 EvidenceThis program aired LIVE on February 8, 2018 on KBOO/Portland.This is from a press release dated November 26th, 2018 from The Lawyers' Committee for 9/11 Inquiry:The Lawyers’ Committee for 9/11 Inquiry, a nonprofit public interest organization, announces its receipt of a letter from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York in response to the Lawyers’ Committee’s April 10, 2018 Petition and July 30, 2018 Amended Petition demanding that the U.S. Attorney present to a Special Grand Jury extensive evidence of yet-to-be-prosecuted federal crimes relating to the destruction of three World T...2019-02-0857 min
Freedom Loves CompanyHusayn Means Beauty: The Attraction of the Seventh Century Martyr (2 of 2) (ENCORE)On April 28th 2018, The Husayniah Islamic Society of Seattle sponsored an interfaith educational event called Husayn Day. The event was a reflection upon Husayn, the martyred grandson of the Prophet Mohammad. Rather than bow to his oppressors, he, along with 72 family members were killed in Karbala, Iraq in 680 CE. He is considered a martyr for justice, truth, love, and resistance. He is a leading figure in Shia Islam and his death is mourned each year by between 15 and 20 million pilgrims who visit his shrine during the forty-day period of mourning from Ashura to Arbaeen.In the these...2018-10-2252 min
Freedom Loves CompanyHusayn Means Beauty: The Attraction of the Seventh-Century Martyr (2 of 2)On April 28th2018, The Husayniah Islamic Society of Seattle sponsored an interfaith educational event called Husayn Day. The event was a reflection upon Husayn, the martyred grandson of the Prophet Mohammad. Rather than bow to his oppressors, he, along with 72 family members were killed in Karbala, Iraq in 680 CE. He is considered a martyr for justice, truth, love, and resistance. He is a leading figure in Shia Islam and his death is mourned each year by between 15 and 20 million pilgrims who visit his shrine during the forty-day period of mourning from Ashura to Arbaeen.In the...2018-05-2253 min
Reentry RadioBuilding Communities, Changing Lives: Inside NYC Justice Corps, Part OneSeason Two of Reentry Radio is back! What changes do justice-involved youth want to see in their communities? How can social engagement empower youth as community members? What does it look like when community leaders are committed to holistically supporting youth? In this episode of Reentry Radio, we bring you an inside look at the New York City Justice Corps program, which aims to change the dynamic between justice-involved young adults and the communities in which they live. Through community benefit projects, in which program participants design and carry out renovation and restoration projects in their communities, NYC Justice Corps pr...2018-05-1400 min
Library TalksDr. John Carlos Has No RegretsCivil Rights leader and legendary athlete, Dr. John Carlos, made history on the Olympic podium in 1968. After medaling in the 200 meter race in Mexico City, he and Tommie Smith raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the national anthem. Marking fifty years since that iconic moment, Dr. Carlos spoke with Sports Editor of The Nation and co-author of his memoir, Dave Zirin. Dr. Carlos shares his story of meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the hardships he faced after the '68 Olympics, and the message he has for athletes continuing the movement for racial justice today.2018-03-2056 min
Let's Talk About The WeatherJulia Levine: Theatre Artist Investigates Food, Climate, and Justicewww.LetsTalkAboutTheWeather.org and www.EcoArtsFoundation.org Julia Levine is a playwright, creative collaborator and vegetarian. Planted in the New York City downtown theatre realm, she is on the Marketing team at HERE, the Producing team for the International Human Rights Art Festival, the organizing team for Climate Change Theatre Action, and writes for the blog series Artists & Climate Change. Julia creates new performance pieces as part of The Food Plays, an initiative she founded to raise questions about food, climate, and justice through theatre. Links mentioned The Food Plays on Facebook Book: Eating...2017-10-0238 min
Freedom Loves CompanyLisa Sharon Harper, The Very Good GospelLisa Sharon Harper is the Chief Church Engagement Officer with Sojourners.Lisa has been leading trainings and helping mobilize clergy and community leaders around shared values for the common good, with a focus on racial justice. Prior to joining Sojourners, Lisa was the founding executive director of New York Faith & Justice — an organization at the hub of a new ecumenical movement to end poverty in New York City.She has written five books including Left, Right and Christ: Evangelical Faith in Politics and Evangelical Does Not Equal Republican.. or Democrat.Her la...2016-10-3027 min
The DeconstructionistsEp 27 - Tim Keller ”Doubt and Belief”Guest Info/Bio: This week we crack our echo chamber and speak with pastor and author Dr. Timothy Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York. He speaks with us about the importance of doubt. Doubt is very important. So important that we must even train ourselves to "doubt our doubts". Timothy Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, which he started in 1989 with his wife, Kathy, and three young sons. For over twenty years he has led a diverse congregation of young professionals that has grown to a weekly attendance of over 5,000. He is...2016-09-2158 min
New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation‘My Partner, My Enemy’: New York State Judge John Leventhal
Judge John Leventhal is the author
of “My
Partner, My Enemy,” a book chronicling his experiences presiding over the Brooklyn
Domestic Violence Court, the first felony domestic violence court in the nation.
In this New Thinking podcast, Judge Leventhal discusses memorable
cases from his tenure, the domestic violence court model, and why he felt it was important to write a book about
domestic violence. Judge Leventhal presided over the Brooklyn Domestic Violence Court from its opening in June 1996
until 2008. Since 2008, he has served as an associate justice of the New York...2016-06-0700 min
New Thinking, from the Center for Justice Innovation‘My Partner, My Enemy’: New York State Judge John Leventhal
Judge John Leventhal is the author
of “My
Partner, My Enemy,” a book chronicling his experiences presiding over the Brooklyn
Domestic Violence Court, the first felony domestic violence court in the nation.
In this New Thinking podcast, Judge Leventhal discusses memorable
cases from his tenure, the domestic violence court model, and why he felt it was important to write a book about
domestic violence. Judge Leventhal presided over the Brooklyn Domestic Violence Court from its opening in June 1996
until 2008. Since 2008, he has served as an associate justice of the New York...2016-06-0700 min
Restorative Justice On The RiseBryan Stevenson of the Equal Justice InitiativeOther Media featuring Bryan:
Bill Moyers Interview (Moyers and Company)
Rachel Maddow Show (On Atty General Eric Holder & mass incarceration)
TED Talk
Bryan A. Stevenson is the founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a private, non-profit organization headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, and is a professor at New York University School of Law. He has gained national acclaim for his work challenging bias against the poor and people of color in the criminal justice system. Stevenson has assisted in securing relief for dozens of condemned prisoners, advocated for poor people and developed...2013-12-051h 10New Thinking, from the Center for Justice InnovationCelebrating 15 Years of Reform: NYC Mayor Bloomberg and Others Reflect on the Center’s AchievementsThe Center for Court Innovation celebrated its 15th anniversary on Oct. 4, 2011 at the Chelsea Art Museum with
the help of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, Center Director Greg Berman, and
Mayoral Advisor John Feinblatt, who was the evening’s honoree.
ROBERT
V. WOLF: Hi. I’m Rob Wolf, director of communication at the Center for Court Innovation and tonight
we’re celebrating our 15th anniversary. What follows are some excerpts from tonight’s speakers, starting with
New York State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, followed by New York...2011-10-0500 minNew Thinking, from the Center for Justice InnovationCelebrating 15 Years of Reform: NYC Mayor Bloomberg and Others Reflect on the Center’s AchievementsThe Center for Court Innovation celebrated its 15th anniversary on Oct. 4, 2011 at the Chelsea Art Museum with
the help of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New York State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, Center Director Greg Berman, and
Mayoral Advisor John Feinblatt, who was the evening’s honoree.
ROBERT
V. WOLF: Hi. I’m Rob Wolf, director of communication at the Center for Court Innovation and tonight
we’re celebrating our 15th anniversary. What follows are some excerpts from tonight’s speakers, starting with
New York State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, followed by New York...2011-10-0500 minNew Thinking, from the Center for Justice InnovationElder Abuse: Looking for Effective ResponsesJudge
John Leventhal of the New York Appellate Division and attorney Jennifer White of Futures without Violence describe the misconceptions people have about the
elderly as both victims and perpetrators of crime. This is one of three podcasts produced in collaboration with the
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
ROBERT
V. WOLF: Hi, I’m Rob Wolf, director of communications at the Center for Court Innovation and
this is one of several special podcasts that the Center is doing with the support and assistance of the Nat...2011-08-1800 minNew Thinking, from the Center for Justice InnovationElder Abuse: Looking for Effective ResponsesJudge
John Leventhal of the New York Appellate Division and attorney Jennifer White of Futures without Violence describe the misconceptions people have about the
elderly as both victims and perpetrators of crime. This is one of three podcasts produced in collaboration with the
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
ROBERT
V. WOLF: Hi, I’m Rob Wolf, director of communications at the Center for Court Innovation and
this is one of several special podcasts that the Center is doing with the support and assistance of the Nat...2011-08-1800 minNew Thinking, from the Center for Justice InnovationHarry Belafonte Congratulates Harlem Reentry Court GraduatesLegendary entertainer Harry Belafonte congratulates graduates of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court for satisfying
the program’s rigorous requirements.
ROBERT V. WOLF:
The 10th graduation of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court featured a special guest.
HARRY
BELAFONTE: I was born in Harlem. I grew up in Harlem. I’m in my 82nd year of
life and I’m still alive.
(APPLAUSE)
WOLF: That
was Harry Belafonte, singer, actor, and activist as he congratulated the Reentry Court’s graduates on satisfying
the program’s rigorous r...2009-09-1400 minNew Thinking, from the Center for Justice InnovationHarry Belafonte Congratulates Harlem Reentry Court GraduatesLegendary entertainer Harry Belafonte congratulates graduates of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court for satisfying
the program’s rigorous requirements.
ROBERT V. WOLF:
The 10th graduation of the Harlem Parole Reentry Court featured a special guest.
HARRY
BELAFONTE: I was born in Harlem. I grew up in Harlem. I’m in my 82nd year of
life and I’m still alive.
(APPLAUSE)
WOLF: That
was Harry Belafonte, singer, actor, and activist as he congratulated the Reentry Court’s graduates on satisfying
the program’s rigorous r...2009-09-1400 min