Ep. 22 with Jorge Renaud: Poetry in Prison

Renowned artist Halim Flowers shares his experience in prison for over two decades, a sentence beginning at the age of 16---and how he now makes his living as a successful working artist. Halim has published a multitude of books under his own publishing company, founded and operates as CEO of Arton…

Dave shares some insight on the gender inequities of mental healthcare and the institutions that oversee policies, and why that's where we are today. Free Music by 'Ketsa.uk' in the video.

Most parents don't expect their kids to grow up, graduate college, and then spend their 9-5 inside of a prison every day. In fact, many might shudder at the mere thought. Art therapist Laurie Gentry shares her experience entering prison in a helping role as both a graduate student and as a woman, n…

If a painting could talk, what would it say? Poet and teaching artist Pam Hart specializes in engaging art forms in conversation with each other by teaching the art of poetic ekphrasis. Through this practice, she has equipped those behind bars in facilities including Sing Sing and Bedford Hills wit…