What happens when belief systems, ideological worldviews, or long-held opinions you've defended as truth your entire life bump up against contradictions that prove those prior concepts as fallible? How do you deal with that tension? How do you explain it to yourself? These are just a few of the questions I tackle as I contemplate what each guest this season has taught me.
3 Jan 2022TRANSCRIPT
Elizabeth Randall Hebert
Today I am going to introduce you to one of the most driven, strong women I have ever met: Elizabeth Randall Hebert. As you will learn from her story, she is factually innocent. She had no reason to believe the system would not work for her. Yet she ended up behind bars. Elizabeth is now a fierce advocate for the formerly incarcerated, helps with re-entry programs, and speaks out for justice reform and against the injustice of the system to bring awareness.
27 Dec 2021TRANSCRIPT
Sithy Bin
It's not everyday you meet incredibly happy, optimistic, loving people who actively live what they believe...but today is your lucky day. Sithy Bin came to the US as a refugee at 4 years old. Sadly, Sithy was introduced to gang life in 6th grade. He has some very enlightening things to share about the lies and brainwashing kids experience in this lifestyle. In his early 20s he was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for his gang related activities. You will be amazed at the highs and lows this incredible man has endured throughout his life and yet he remains optimistic.
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Season 3 Lessons Learned
Published 10 Jan 2022 · Transcript excerpt
[…] But as Brian Stevenson from the Equal Justice Initiative says, simply punishing the broken, walking away from them or hiding them from sight only ensures that they remain broken and we do too. There is no wholeness outside of our reciprocal humanity. Punishment doesn't usually yield change. Education does. […]
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