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Prison the Hidden Sentence | Gigi Taylor | Incarcerated Loved Ones

Love Within Walls: A Death Row Love Story That Defied Stigma With Gigi Taylor

By juliaeditor / 08/27/2026 / 0 Comments

  Prison, incarceration, and death row are often viewed through headlines—but what happens when love grows in a place most people never expect? In this powerful conversation, Gigi Taylor shares her unconventional love story with her husband, Michael, a man who has spent more than two decades incarcerated, including years on death row. Their relationship challenges the assumptions and stigma often attached to loving someone in prison and offers a deeper look at how connection, […]

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Prison the Hidden Sentence | Julia Lazareck | Prison Visitation

Walk In Our Shoes – Exploring Prison Visitation

By juliaeditor / 08/13/2026 / 0 Comments

  What really happens during a prison visit? Most people never see beyond the security gates—however every visit leaves a lasting impact. In this powerful recorded theatrical experience, you’ll step into one prison visit through the eyes of those living it: a child, a grandmother, an incarcerated parent, a registration staff member, and a correctional officer. Inspired by the real experiences of families, incarcerated individuals, and prison staff, each perspective reveals a different side of […]

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Prison the Hidden Sentence | Jane | Prison Mother

When Prison Changes Everything: A Mother’s Story Of Advocacy And Strength (Part 1)

By juliaeditor / 08/19/2025 / 0 Comments

  Prison forever changed Jane’s world when her son was arrested and sentenced. In Part 1 of this two-part podcast, we’re honored to share her powerful story. Jane is a devoted mother and fierce advocate for her incarcerated son, and instead of staying silent, she chose to speak out. She opens up about the emotional impact of her son’s incarceration, the struggles she’s faced, and the strength she’s found along the way. Her journey is […]

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Prison the Hidden Sentence | Kyle Hedquist | Life Sentence

From Life Sentence To Legislative Advocate: Kyle Hedquist’s Journey

By Podetize / 12/04/2024 / 0 Comments

Sentenced to life in prison as a teenager, Kyle Hedquist defied the odds. Hear his incredible journey from a life sentence to freedom and how he’s now driving change in state policy. In 2022, Governor Brown commuted his sentence, and he was released just 20 days later. Now, nearly two years on, Kyle is driving change in state policy with incredible passion. Tune in to hear his inspiring story of resilience, growth, and advocacy. Kyle’s […]

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Prison the Hidden Sentence | Leslie Ann Turner | Mass Incarceration

Paths To Liberation: Breaking The Chains Of Mass Incarceration With Leslie Ann Turner

By juliaeditor / 10/09/2024 / 0 Comments

  Leslie Ann Turner is a powerful voice in the fight for change, working tirelessly to dismantle mass incarceration and uplift marginalized communities. As a devoted mother, dynamic community organizer, and co-director of the Mass Liberation Project in Nevada, Leslie is on the frontlines advocating for those most impacted by over-policing and the criminal justice system. In this episode, she dives deep into critical issues like decriminalizing poverty, divesting from the carceral system, and building […]

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