Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom

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Righteous Convictions features music executive, philanthropist, and activist Jason Flom in conversation with a diverse who's-who of advocates at the forefront of critical issues that will impact our future. Guests include Sir Richard Branson, Ashley Judd, Senator Dick Durbin, Sister Helen Prejean, Seth Godin, Congressman James Clyburn, and many more. His discussions with these thought leaders and change-makers uncover and inspire the most powerful actions we can take for reform, equal justice, and a better world for all.

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Author, Poet and Public Speaker Ian Manuel on extreme prison sentences for minors

At age 14, Ian Manuel was sentenced to life in prison where he served 26 years, 18 of which were in solitary confinement. The friendship Ian now shares with the woman he shot as a young teenager is a heart-wrenching story of the power of forgiveness and redemption. Ian's autobiography, My Time Will Come was released on May 4, 2021. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/610493/my-time-will-come-by-ian-manuel/ https://eji.org/ Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Go...

May 17, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14

Financier and Philanthropist Mike Novogratz on cash bail and criminal justice reform

One look at the usual dysfunction of our criminal legal system drew the attention and weight of this driven financier and philanthropist to engage and strategize for the biggest return on investment. https://www.galaxygives.com/ Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 10, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13

Attorney and Activist Scott Hechinger on criminal justice reform

When a community bail fund proved to just stem the bleeding in a system of inequity, Scott Hechinger saw the necessity for a more coordinated information campaign to combat the state’s ownership of that space. https://brooklynbailfund.org/ https://zealo.us/ https://twitter.com/ScottHech Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 03, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx on police accountability and prosecutorial misconduct

Kim Foxx has a backstory similar to those commonly lost to the churn of our criminal legal system in a town infamous for unequal justice. As Cook County State's Attorney, she seeks to both right the wrongs of the past, as well as focus on violent crime for a safer and more equitable present and future in Chicago. https://www.cookcountystatesattorney.org/ Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Apr 26, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 11

USMC Veteran and VETPAW Founder Ryan Tate vs poachers in Africa

The nexus of veteran unemployment and African poaching struck a USMC veteran with an idea to help solve both problems among others. https://vetpaw.org/ https://riseforrhinos.funraise.org/ Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 19, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10

@soyouwanttotalkabout

The Instagram account @soyouwanttotalkabout has amassed 2.5 million followers in just over a year while tackling nuanced issues through well designed and highly informative graphic slideshows. There has been some speculation about the identity behind the social media phenomenon...until now. https://www.instagram.com/soyouwanttotalkabout/?hl=en Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Apr 12, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Actor and Philanthropist Tony Goldwyn on altruism

Not only is Tony Goldwyn emotive on screen, but he also shows a lot of heart as an active philanthropist with organizations, spanning health, criminal justice, disaster relief, and the arts. https://innocenceproject.org/ https://www.americares.org/ https://standuptocancer.org/ https://2st.com/ https://mptf.com/ Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 05, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe on ending mass incarceration and restoring voting rights for ex-felons

As the 72nd governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe championed civil rights and equal justice for all, reinstating the voting rights of 173,000 former felons despite rabid opposition. After his 1st term, he continued to support that agenda and fully intends to pass even more righteous reforms when he's elected to a 2nd term. https://terrymcauliffe.com/ Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Mar 29, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Author, Educator and Marketing Guru Seth Godin on the internet, teaching, and storytelling

In the early days of the internet, Seth Godin invented part of how email marketing works, but this was just one chapter in an overarching story about the sharing of ideas. https://akimbo.com/ https://www.akimbo.link/ Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 22, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6

US Representative James Clyburn on the fight for civil rights

Getting his first taste for organizing during the civil rights era in the South, Congressman Jim Clyburn continues to fight the good fight. Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 15, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Orlean's Parish District Attorney Jason Williams on criminal justice reform

Weary from fighting the system one case at a time in the most incarcerated city in the most incarcerated country in the world, Jason Williams decided to change New Orleans justice at the source. Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 08, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Author, Journalist and Attorney Emily Bazelon on prosecutorial power and cyberbullying

Jason speaks with Emily Bazelon whose upbringing in a family of super achieving sisters and politically active parents forged a journalist on a path to change the world with words. Coincidentally, that drive caused her path to cross Jason’s in a serendipitous way. Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 08, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Author, Podcast Host and Attorney Rabia Chaudry on policing the Muslim community, countering violent extremism and the Serial podcast

On the 2nd episode of Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom , Jason speaks with Rabia Chaudry who graduated law school only to find that both her little brother’s best friend and the entire Muslim American community needed her help. She rose to the challenges before her in many more ways than simply starring in Serial . Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom is a production of Lava for Good Podcasts in association with Signal Co No 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 08, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2

US Senator Dick Durbin on ending mass incarceration

On Wrongful Conviction , you’ve heard from people who have fallen victim to the gaping cracks in our criminal legal system. In doing this work, Jason crosses paths with so many people who are also fighting the good fight and whose good deeds need to be shared and supported. In this inaugural episode of Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom , Jason speaks with United States Senator Dick Durbin about the Senator’s efforts to pass a bill to permanently abolish the federal death penalty. Righteous C...

Mar 08, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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