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38 episodes
since Oct. 21, 2025
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This episode explores the cultural and historical roots of societal perceptions of women, examining fairy tales, media, and historical events to understand how gender norms influence the legal system and societal treatment of women. Hakiym Simpson Resources: Justice for Hakiym- Petition Link, Don…

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A judge recently authorized use of a surgically placed feeding tube on a detained man, raising questions about bodily autonomy, medical ethics, dentention, and state power. In the episode, Phoebe and Hope examine the growing use of court-approved force-feeding in detention centers. They discuss t…
The episode explores the tragic death of Marcos Alcaraz at Eastern Correctional Facility and the ongoing struggles of incarcerated individuals to report abuse and seek accountability. It highlights the importance of transparency, proper emergency response, and the work of the Remedy Project in advo…
The episode explores the complex relationship between mental health and the criminal legal system, highlighting systemic failures, the importance of early intervention, and the need for reform to support mental health outside of punitive environments.
This episode explores the complex system of privatized correctional services, focusing on prison labor, food quality, and the influence of private companies. It highlights how economic incentives and legal frameworks impact the treatment and rights of incarcerated individuals.
This episode explores the complex and troubling history of prison labor in the United States, its ties to slavery, racial disparities, and the ethical questions it raises today. We examine how companies benefit from forced prison labor and what happens to accountability and justice when the state c…
In this episode Hope and Elsa discuss the limitations of compassionate release, long-term care, and institutional violence. They explore the similarities between systems we often think of as separate. What happens when the symptoms of cognitive decline start to resemble behaviors that have been cri…
In this episode Hope and Phoebe explore how climate change impacts incarcerated populations during extreme weather events. They highlight systemic failures, unsustainable models and the urgent need for reform. Links ACLU- Abandoned & Abused Remedy Project Member Jerry Cooper Donate Prison E…
In this episode, Hope and Phoebe explore the recent changes to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), its implications for incarcerated LGBTQ+ individuals, and the systemic issues surrounding sexual violence in detention facilities. Through an examination of PREA's intended protections, the real…
Following the crises at Bertie-Martin, Hallmark Youthcare, and the Virginia Department of Corrections, Hope and Remedy Project write Elsa explore the institutional responses, public perception, and the role language plays in shaping whose voices are believed.
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