
Suave
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<p><strong>Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>The U.S is the only country in the world that allows minors to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Approximately 2,500 juveniles have been effectively sentenced to die in prison — considered “irredeemable” by the state for crimes committed when they were just teenagers. One of them was David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez, who entered prison at 17 expecting to leave in a coffin. Suave tells the story of what happens when your whole world is a prison cell, and you suddenly get a second chance at life. It’s the story of one man’s incarceration and redemption and an unusual relationship between a journalist and a source.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Selected as an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

June 30, 2026
Released To Die: Episode 3
Host Maria Hinojosa interviews Frank Ross about his struggles with freedom and health after prison, exploring a new bill to reform compassionate release.

June 30, 2026
Released To Die: Episode 2
In this interview, incarcerated woman Michie shares her experiences with aging and cancer behind bars, highlighting the unique health challenges older women face in prison.

June 30, 2026
Released To Die: Episode 1
Host Maria Hinojosa interviews Frank Ross about his journey from a life sentence to compassionate release, highlighting the plight of aging incarcerated individuals.
40 total episodes available with 18 transcripts
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- What is Suave?
<p><strong>Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting</strong></p><br><p><br></p><p>The U.S is the only country in the world that allows minors to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Approximately 2,500 juveniles have been effectively sentenced to die in prison — considered “irredeemable” by the state for crimes committed when they were just teenagers. One of them was David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez, who entered prison at 17 expecting to leave in a coffin. Suave tells the story of what happens when your whole world is a prison cell, and you suddenly get a second chance at life. It’s the story of one man’s incarceration and redemption and an unusual relationship between a journalist and a source.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Selected as an Apple Podcasts Series Essential.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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