Life on the Outside

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A Message from Life on the Outside Sep 23, 2020

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We're taking the month of September to take a breath, collect ourselves, and gather more interviews. We'll be back in October!

Beloved Part II Aug 29, 2020

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We pick up where Patrick left off, lying on the floor of his prison cell...

OUTBREAK Aug 06, 2020

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This episode addresses the Covid epidemic inside of California prisons. If you want to help please visit restorecal.org or antirecidivism.org.

LOCKDOWN Jul 29, 2020

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Kenneth, Kanaka, and Jarret talk about what a lockdown is like in prison. Why does a facility go on lockdown? And how long before the confinement lifts? All three storytellers are out now, but their experiences in prison while serving life sentences are as tangible as the present moment.

Beloved Jul 14, 2020

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Patrick went to prison with an 8-year sentence, but while he was in he found himself in a situation with another prisoner that would result in a life crime. Over 30 years later, Patrick got out and his beloved wife, Donna Lee, was at the gates to meet him. This is his story.

Ray and Abel Jul 01, 2020

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This episode was recorded at Calipatria State Prison. It is the first episode of Life on the Outside recorded on the inside.

I Want to See the World Jun 16, 2020

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Richard Cruz was sentenced at 16 years old to life in prison. After 30 plus years, he's finally home. The best things about freedom include his dog Coco, traveling, and getting to know his family. His journey to arrive at this place is long and arduous, requiring both resilience and surrender to make it through a system stacked against him.

The Hardest Presence May 22, 2020

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In this episode, hosts Kenneth Hartman and Lucy Copp share the space and pass the mic to Alia Hartman, Ken's daughter. Her perspective of LWOP is that of a daughter who grew up visiting her father in prison visiting rooms across the state of California. Now that her father is home, Alia is navigating new territory and learning that embracing the physical presence of her father is both joyful and challenging.

The Gardener May 01, 2020

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Upon Daniel's release from prison he felt numb. What was he supposed to feel? Joy? Overwhelming gratitude that so many others feel? Or perhaps he'd have the sensory experience of a child setting foot in Disney World for the first time? But it was all absent for Daniel. As his reentry unfolded, Daniel struggled to find his footing, falling into similar patterns that led to his arrest in the first place. Could he make it out here? Time would tell, and soon, he'd thrive.

Waters Gone By Apr 21, 2020

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Joey Davidson went to prison at 14 years old with a life sentence. At age 17, he stepped onto one of the worst, most dangerous prison yards in the state of California. The prison was Calipatria State Prison. It took years for Joey to find is way. But through faith and divine intervention Joey was able to sidestep many instances of violence and in some cases, death. He's out today, attending Divinity school and living in North Caroline with his wife and new baby. Do the horrors of his past still haunt him?

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