Jaws of Justice Radio: Recent Episodes
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This podcast tracks the audio archives for the “Jaws of Justice Radio” show. Jaws of Justice Radio covers issues of law enforcement, courts, incarceration, homelessness, economic injustice, foster care, death penalty, constitutional rights and more.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Jaws of Justice will play the July 31, 2026 Lens of a Lawyer podcast produced by David Bell, “What is the true purpose of prison?” Sentencing sits at the absolute center of criminal justice, sparking fierce debate from every angle - whether it’s public outrage over lenient terms or the devastating, unintended consequences of mandatory minimums. In this episode, David sits down with Professor Sheldon Evans of Washington University in St. Louis, a leading expert on punishment theory, to break down the historical, social, and philosophical forces that dictate how we punish crime. Lens of a Lawyer is a legal podcast hosted by criminal defense attorney David Bell. The show explores how the justice system reflects societal values, struggles, and culture by featuring interviews with legal experts, activists, and community leaders. David asks his guests to look beyond basic laws and procedures to see the legal system as a mirror of society. David Bell believes the justice system is more than a set of laws and procedures - it’s a mirror reflecting the values, struggles, and complexities of our society. In Lens of Lawyer, David will sit down with guests from all walks of life - legal experts, survivors, activists, and thought leaders - to explore how real-world issues play out in and beyond the courtroom. With empathy, insight, and honesty, each episode peels back the layers of the legal system to reveal what it says about who we are - and who we want to become. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. On August 3, 2026, host Terri Wilke welcomes guests Jeff Humfeld, Ellen Barfield, Nancy Lessen and Dave Logsdon. We are going to learn about the two organizations Veterans for Peace and Military Families Speak Out. Our guests will discuss the groups’ history, the evolution to present day goals, a look to the future and the Veterans for Peace national convention which is happening this week, August 6th through August 9th at the University of Missouri in Kansas City (UMKC). https://vfpconvention.org/ Military Families Speak Out is an organization of military family members and Gold Star families whose loved ones have served in the US military since 9-11, or are serving now. Their membership spans the country and around the world. As families with loved ones who were or are in the military, they have both a unique voice and role to play in speaking out on behalf of their loved ones who are, have been, or will be on the frontlines; loved ones who are risking injury, death, and who are coming home both physically and mentally scarred. Military Families Speak Out against unjust wars and stand against endless illegal war in Iran. Although the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have formally come to an end, a large number of our troops are still in harm’s way. https://militaryfamiliesspeakout.com/ Veterans For Peace is a global organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective efforts are to build a culture of peace by using their experiences and lifting their voices. They inform the public of the true causes of war and the enormous costs of wars, with an obligation to heal the wounds of wars. Their network is comprised of over 140 chapters worldwide whose work includes educating the public, advocating for a dismantling of the war economy, providing services that assist veterans and victims of war, and most significantly, working to end all wars. https://www.veteransforpeace.org/ Veterans for Peace has the following Statement of Purpose: We, as military veterans, do hereby affirm our greater responsibility to serve the cause of world peace. To this end we will work, with others both nationally and internationally * + To increase public awareness of the causes and costs of war + To restrain our governments from intervening, overtly and covertly, in the internal affairs of other nations + To resist racism and repression in our home communities + To oppose the militarization of law enforcement + To end the arms race and to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons + To seek justice for veterans and victims of war + To abolish war as an instrument of national policy + To promote a sustainable and peaceful world + To achieve these goals, members of Veterans for Peace pledge to use non-violent means and to maintain an organization that is both democratic and open with the understanding that all members are trusted to act in the best interests of the group for the larger purpose of world peace.
VFP Chapter 97 Kansas City and 8 other local groups are sponsoring a concert to benefit Haskell Indian College Media Communications Department Sunday Aug 9th g sr On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. On July 20th, 2026, our hour opens with host Bev Livingston speaking with her guest Jeremiah L. Barber, a Kansas City, Missouri cowboy who has spent years balancing the grit of the arena with the heavy realities of the justice system. For over six years he has worked on the front lines of corrections, navigating high-stress environments across the Kansas City Police Department, the Jackson County Detention Center, and the Missouri Department of Corrections. To truly understand the mechanics behind the walls, he also studied Criminal Justice at Metropolitan Community College’s Longview campus. But his time in uniform wasn't just a job - it was a deeply eye-opening experience. As a Black man working in these facilities, it was incredibly tough to face the daily reality that roughly 70% of the incarcerated population were also Black men. Bearing witness to that systemic cycle firsthand left a lasting impact on how Jeremiah L. Barber views justice, healing, and community. Today, he has traded the steel doors for the open pasture and he finds peace and purpose alongside his four horses. After years of carrying the weight and stress of correctional work, working with these animals has become his way of healing and staying grounded. During the second half of our hour, host Terri Wilke will speak with Melvin Merritt, Founder, about Penny Mill. The Penny Mill Foundation is a Kansas City, Missouri based non-profit dedicated to empowering communities and bringing different ethnic and social groups together. Penny Mill regularly hosts free, large-scale community events in the area. Penny Mill’s Community Empowerment Event is back this summer bringing fun and community building to the East side. The event in Blue Valley Park, 23rd and Topping, Kansas City MO features food and entertainment from 10 AM – 4 PM. Please tune in to hear about it! On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. On July 6th, 2026, our hour opens with guest Casey Carter, Director of the award-winning nuclear waste documentary film, To Use a Mountain. As regional communities confront new nuclear projects, weapons production, and questions of public consent, Casey Carter is coming to showings of the film on July 11th in Parsons, Kansas and July 12th in Kansas City, Missouri. https://www.touseamountain.com/ Southeast Kansas and Kansas City face separate but connected nuclear flashpoints amid a broader federal push to accelerate nuclear energy and weapons programs. In Parsons, Deep Fission has proposed an underground nuclear reactor pilot project at Great Plains Industrial Park, promoted in part as an energy solution for data centers and other large power users, raising community concerns about safety, oversight, waste, and public consent. In Kansas City, organizers are challenging the city’s role in the nuclear weapons complex, including the Kansas City National Security Campus and the broader push to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal. More than 90,000 metric tons of commercial spent nuclear fuel remain stored across the United States, with no permanent geologic repository in operation, and the amount growing by roughly 2,000 metric tons each year. What happens when national nuclear ambitions become local responsibilities that communities are asked to accept? Casey Carter will speak a few minutes about where to see the film. Next, host Terri Wilke will speak with Valena Beety, a wrongful convictions litigator and former US federal prosecutor. Beety is the McKinney Professor of Law at Indiana University and co-founder of the Indiana Innocence Project. She is also author of a forthcoming book Pink Crime: Fighting Against the Criminalization of Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Queer Identity. Her book exposes how junk science, false confessions, faulty forensic evidence, and gender stereotypes are leading to no-crime wrongful convictions for women and LGBTQ+ people. The cases she explores are chilling: women prosecuted after miscarriages and stillbirths, mothers losing custody based on hospital-administered drugs, and LGBTQ+ people sentenced to decades in prison for crimes that never occurred. Beety draws on her litigation experience and interviews with leaders across the Innocence Movement to connect today’s prosecutions to a long history of criminalizing women and LGBTQ+ communities based on identity. https://thenewpress.org/books/pink-crime/ On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. For June 22, 2026, we play an April, 2026 broadcast of Final Straw Radio. This episode features an interview with Dr. Terence Keel about U.S. Deaths in Custody and Public Accountability. Dr. Terence Keel is a Professor of Human Biology & Society and African American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is also author of Divine Variations: How Christian Thought Became Racial Science and The Coroner's Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence. He created the UCLA BioCritical Studies (BCS) Lab in 2020, an interdisciplinary space that investigates the complex interactions between human biology and society. https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/about/ The Final Straw is a weekly anarchist and anti-authoritarian radio show bringing you voices and ideas from struggle around the world. Since 2010, they have been broadcasting from occupied Tsalagi land on 103.3 FM in Asheville, NC. Amar Bursts is co-host and producer; Ian Bursts is co-host. https://thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/about/ During the second half of our hour, hosts Terri Wilke and Justice Johnson will talk further about violence involving law enforcement. Humans are violent due to a complex interplay of evolutionary instincts, biological factors, and social/environmental influences. While humans are highly cooperative, we possess an inherent capacity for aggression. Primal “fight or flight” instincts still exist, even when the threats are social rather than physical. A lack of the neurotransmitter serotonin can impair the brain's ability to inhibit impulsive or aggressive reactions. Studies show that it is significantly easier for individuals to commit violent acts when there is physical or emotional distance from the victim. Aggression is heavily influenced by a person's environment. Individuals who grow up exposed to abuse, conflict, or violence in their communities are much more likely to exhibit and pass on those behaviors. Our success as a species relies overwhelmingly on empathy, reason, and cooperation. Society has historically mitigated our violent tendencies through laws, institutions, and cultural norms that encourage negotiation over conflict. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. First, we want to express our sincere thanks for everyone who contributed to the KKFI Summer FUND Drive. Because of your support, we are able to continue to produce vital programs to connect you with others. A special kind of person appreciates a non-commercial community-based station like KKFI. You are listening right now and you get informed, entertained, inspired, even captivated. Your mind is engaged. This is programming that matters, for people who care. On Jaws of Justice, Bev Livingston opens our hour speaking with her guest, Sheena Rogers from the Joplin area. She's founder of Show Me Justice for All and From the Trenches Ministry. https://showmejusticeforall.org/https://www.facebook.com/people/From-The-Trenches-Ministries/61585573536731/ Show Me Justice for All is a non-profit organization which fights for freedom, dignity, and justice for every person harmed by the criminal legal system. Born from lived experience, their work focuses on ending the harsh and inhumane sentences that keep people imprisoned for decades - including life without parole, and uplifting those who have been criminalized simply for surviving violence. They also advocate for abolishing the death penalty and advancing humane, restorative approaches to justice. They stand beside incarcerated people and their families, helping them navigate a system designed to silence them. They provide reentry support, community resources, and unwavering advocacy for fair and compassionate policies at every level of government. Sheena Rogers is a nationally respected justice reform advocate, criminal law paralegal, and keynote speaker whose work is grounded in lived experience, resilience, and a relentless commitment to transforming the U.S. prison system. Sentenced to juvenile life without parole and surviving 25 years in a Missouri prison, Sheena rebuilt her life from inside, first as a jailhouse lawyer and now as a trained criminal paralegal fighting nationwide for those still behind the walls. She is the founder and executive director of two grassroots organizations: Show Me JUSTICE FOR ALL, where she lobbies from Washington, D.C. to state capitals for meaningful policy reform, and From the Trenches Ministries, which supports individuals returning from incarceration and those impacted by addiction and homelessness. After the calendar, the second half of our hour will feature The Dark Side of the Ball from: the broadcast series produced by Victor Palomino, Futbol Is My Life. Ready to explore the beautiful game where soccer meets politics? This episode sits down with Professor Kirk Bowman, who turned his passion into a career studying the powerful connection between soccer and politics. Professor Bowman shares his incredible origin story, from watching Honduras qualify for the 1980 World Cup to seeing how clubs in Buenos Aires form the whole identity of neighborhoods, demonstrating futbol's power to create community and unity. Professor Bowman offers his academic critique of the World Cup and discusses the ethical tightrope fans walk today, covering US host politics, visa uncertainty for qualifying teams and how social issues are often sidelined during the tournament. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Host Bev Livingston speaks with her guest, Lora McDonald, Executive Director of Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity, better known as “MORE Squared”. Lora McDonald has served as a social worker in metropolitan Kansas City for three decades. In her early career, she worked in a Missouri state prison; licensed foster and adoptive families; and served youth who were street homeless. McDonald’s career evolved to developing and implementing programs, ranging from crisis intervention with adoptive families to creating community gardens; more recently, McDonald was the architect of the Second Chance Program for people returning from incarceration. While designing Second Chance, she would organize the Kansas City Metropolitan Reentry Coalition in order to address policies that impeded the success of people with criminal histories. Around the same time, she was introduced to MORE2 and the National Leadership Training from the Gamaliel Network. She has been Ex. Dir of More² since 2012, and during that time, the organization has won many victories, expanded into Kansas, and sustained a significant ongoing public presence through a myriad of issues. Lora McDonald was the lead organizer who beat back a plan to collapse KCPS for an all-charter school model; she wrote the bill and led statewide organizing to win food stamps for people with drug convictions; and drove the campaign that established the first tenant’s rights in Kansas City, Missouri with the passage of Healthy Homes. MORE2 is recognized as one of the leading organizations for police reform in the metro, specifically focused on accountability and transparency in Kansas City, Kansas, and local control of Kansas City Police Department. Bev and Lora will talk about the More² Gubernatorial Forum, Voting Rights for Formerly Incarcerated people and on June 2nd, a Jail Bill of Rights coming up before the legislature in Jackson County for a final vote. Then, Host Keith Brown El will talk with our NEW Host, Justice Johnson, about jails in Jackson County MO and Kansas City MO as we try to keep listeners informed of the changes being made in our local incarceration system. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Host David Bell wraps Season One of his podcast, Lens of a Lawyer, with Sheriff Eric Kirsch, an unlikely lawman whose journey began in New York and took him through military service in Iraq and Afghanistan before landing in rural Kansas. https://lensofalawyer.podbean.com/ Criminal defense attorney David Bell believes the justice system is more than a set of laws and procedures; it’s a mirror reflecting the values, struggles, and complexities of our society. In his podcast series, Lens of Lawyer, David sits down with guests from all walks of life - legal experts, survivors, activists, and thought leaders. They explore how real-world issues play out in and beyond the courtroom. With empathy, insight, and honesty, each episode peels back the layers of the legal system to reveal what it says about who we are - and who we want to become. Sheriff Eric Kirsch shares a fascinating personal story of trauma and resilience, revealing his deeply human and authentic approach to law enforcement, an approach built on acknowledging the shared humanity of others. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. https://kkfi.org/listen/
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Host Bev Livingston opens our hour speaking with Bishop Saundra McFadden-Weaver. They are going to tell listeners about Prison Ministry, feeding homeless people and proving the support which benefit reentry and impacted persons as they transition from incarceration to a very different life. Life in prison is defined by a severe lack of personal choices. For example, while held by law enforcement, a person has no choice of the company they share their life. A person’s name and choices is stripped away. Life outside, or "reentry," challenges formerly incarcerated individuals with the heavy stigma of a criminal record which can restrict access to jobs, housing, and civic participation. Many return to distressed communities, making successful social integration difficult. Bishop Saundra McFadden-Weaver was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Lincoln High School, then moving on to higher learning she holds a B.S in Agricultural Science, a Masters in Theological Studies, and a Doctorate in Pastoral Theology. Bishop McFadden-Weaver has been Councilwoman of Kansas City, MO 3rd District, Missouri Victims Advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), served in Prison Ministries, headed the call to regulate Bounty Hunters and saw to it that change came to the Federal Laws governing Bounty Hunters. She has stood with Ad Hoc Against Crime, championed victims’ rights, sat in for civil rights, and fought for women’s rights. She has served as the proud pastor of Community Fellowship of Jesus Christ for more than 20 years and is looking forward to many more. In the second part of our hour, Jaws of Justice host, Terri Wilke, and a new volunteer, Justice Johnson, will talk about the status of the Kansas City Missouri jail and the Jackson County jail. Listeners are aware that new jails are being built, staffed and filled. The community needs to be aware of the what is planned and consider how the job can best be accomplished. After all, we are paying for it. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. We open our hour and hear a recent Flashpoints Newsmagazine produced by Mike “Biggz” McKenna about the Trump administrations attacks on workers’ rights, women’s rights and equality with Jessica Ramey Stender, the Policy Director with Equal Rights Advocates. Flashpoints Daily Newsmagazine is produced at WPFA, Berkeley, CA and is produced by Dennis Bernstein. In the second part of our hour, Jaws of Justice host, Terri Wilke, and Justice Johnson will talk with their guest, Christopher Standish, CEO and Founder of Standish913, about a new documentary he is producing, “Locked Up Abroad, Are We in Jail?”, a romance to remand experience. In July of 2025, Christopher was romantically involved with a woman who lived in Canada and he flew to visit her. Christoper is legally blind. Imagine his surprise when he landed in the Edmonton Remand Centre where he was held for 56 days because of her false complaint that he had possession of her smart phone. The Edmonton Remand Centre is a large provincial pre-trial detention facility in Alberta, Canada, designed to house individuals awaiting trial or sentencing. Opened in 2013, it is one of Canada's largest, with a capacity for 1,952 inmates, and operates solely through video visitation rather than in-person visits. Christopher will talk with us about his experience being held without cause, without sight and by a government that was in argument with the Trump Administration at that time and which may have wanted to establish its authority. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. https://kkfi.org/listen/
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Host Bev Livingston speaks with Maria Miller about Larry’s Law. Maria is a CURE member St Louis, Missouri. She has spent more than a decade seeking answers after her brother died in state prison and is now advocating for legislation that would create an independent oversight agency for the Missouri Department of Corrections. Two Missouri House bills, HB 2832 and HB 1616, and a companion bill in the Missouri Senate known as “Larry’s Law” would establish independent oversight of the Missouri Department of Corrections. The proposed independent agency would monitor prison conditions, track compliance, establish a reporting system to collect data, and issue annual reports about the department. The bills are currently in the House Corrections Committee, where there was a hearing in early 2026. The bills are supported by advocates for improved prison safety because they would establish a formal system to track data and issue annual reports regarding prison conditions. Maria Miller lost her brother, Larry, more than 12 years ago after he was stabbed in prison. Miller said her family received little information following his death and that the lack of transparency prompted her to advocate for systemic change. The Missouri Department of Corrections has not taken a formal position on the bill. In a statement, a department spokesperson said the agency already has oversight mechanisms in place. The Department of Corrections is one of Missouri’s largest, with a $935 million 2026 budget and more than 10,000 employees. Those mechanisms include an anonymous complaints hotline known as the CLEAR line, an internal investigations unit, an Office of Professional Standards, a grievance system for incarcerated residents, contract monitors for medical and mental health providers, a Constituent Services Office for families and a Sunshine Law unit for public records requests. The department also conducts autopsies for nearly all deaths in custody and provides weekly reporting of all deaths and causes of death. In the second part of our hour, Jaws of Justice will play another talk with Chris Gilyard, resident at the Missouri Crossroads Correctional facility. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. https://kkfi.org/listen/
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Host Terri Wilke speaks with author Cindy Cohn about her new book, Privacy's Defender, My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance and her work as executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, which is the world’s biggest and oldest digital rights organization. https://www.eff.org/Privacys-Defender Cindy Cohn recounts the fight against sweeping government surveillance after 9/11, her reservations about internet regulations backfiring if placed in the wrong hands, and why the solution to these problems is a combination of comprehensive privacy law, revised business models of giant tech companies who make money off of user data, and more platform choices for individuals. Part memoir and part legal history for the general reader, the book is a compelling testament to just how hard-won the privacy rights we now enjoy as tech users are, and also how crucial these rights are in our efforts to combat authoritarianism, grow democracy, and strengthen other human rights. Cindy Cohn is an American civil liberties attorney specializing in Internet law. She has served as executive director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation since 2015. In the second part of our hour, I will speak with the Rev. Phil Woodson, Pastor, Stilwell United Methodist Church, Stilwell, Kansas and Dianna Heffernon, church member and retired teacher. They will talk about the Saturday, May 2, 2026 event, Guns to Gardens Kansas City, from 1 – 3 PM at the Stilwell United Methodist Church, 19335 Metcalf Ave, Stilwell, KS 66085 This event welcomes everyone who wants an opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms safely, responsibly, and anonymously. Grocery store gift cards will be offered in appreciation for safely disposing of firearms, while supplies last. https://www.gunstogardenskc.org/ On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Host Terri Wilke speaks with Chris Gilyard, a resident of Missouri’s Crossroads Correctional Facility. He shares his thoughts about life before prison and life in prison. Chris has been incarcerated for thirty years and he freely admits he was guilty of the charged crimes and even that he believes he should have been placed in prison at the time. However, what I hear when speaking with Chris Gilyard is a person with interests in life but who is severely limited by the circumstances of the prison routine. Pity we cannot provide services to determine which residents, at any time of their sentence, might be successfully reformed. Pity we warehouse people like animals behind bars for decades. Thankfully, Chris Gilyard has the number for Jaws of Justice and we can allow him to touch an outside world that he knows little about. In the second part of our hour, Terri Wilke will speak with Ann Suellentrop and Henry Stoever, members of Peaceworks KC. They will talk about the April 24-27. 2026 - THIS UPCOMING WEEKEND! - Midwest Catholic Worker Retreat & Resistance, with some persons doing civil resistance early Monday morning, April 27, when workers at the Kansas City National Security Campus arrive for their 6 AM and 7 AM shifts. https://peaceworkskc.org/register-for-retreat-resistance-vs-nuclear-weapon-making-in-kc/ This event welcomes everyone who wants to show resistance to nuclear warfare at the very site where the Kansas City National Security Campus, operated by Honeywell, proposes to build parts for nuclear bombs. Ann and Henry will also talk about the upcoming federal hearing May 7th, 2026 in Kansas City MO about the environmental dangers of having the United States make plutonium pits, the activating core of nuclear weapons. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. https://kkfi.org/listen/
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Host Terri Wilke will speak with Julie Cruse, a writer, advocate, and former academic working to expose and dismantle abuse in higher education. Cruse has become a leading voice for survivors navigating academic systems that too often protect institutions over people. She is the founder of AcademicAbuse.com, a survivor-led platform that documents abuse of power in universities and provides resources for both faculty and students navigating trauma and seeking justice. Cruse’s advocacy is grounded in the belief that academic abuse is a systemic problem tied to unchecked authority and weak enforcement of Title VII and Title IX protections. Through her work, she connects individual stories to broader labor and social justice issues, showing how abuse is allowed to persist inside institutions tasked with advancing the public good and teaching the next generation. Her book, The Burn List, A Memoir of Abuse from Home to Higher Education is based on the testimonies of survivors. It traces how academic exploitation unfolds over time and why existing reporting mechanisms so often fail. Host Keith Brown El will speak with representatives of the Midwest Innocence Project including Executive Director Tahir Atwater, Board Member and former KC Chiefs and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Will Shields. The Midwest Innocence Project celebrates 25 years of freedom with a Faces of Innocence “Be the Light” Event on April 30th, 2026. The Midwest Innocence Project (MIP) is a not-for-profit dedicated to investigating, litigating, and exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals across five states. They are marking a significant milestone and inviting the community to take part. On Thursday evening, April 30 (7-9 p.m.) MIP will host its Faces of Innocence: Be the Light event at the Midland Theatre, celebrating 25 years in the fight for freedom. With lives still waiting to be restored, this moment calls for action. Tickets and sponsorships are available now at themip.org under “Faces of Innocence 2026.” Faces of Innocence is MIP’s signature annual fundraiser—and this year’s event carries added urgency. The evening will spotlight the real impact of MIP’s work: bringing innocent people home, advancing ongoing cases, and accelerating efforts to free those still wrongfully convicted. Guests will engage with immersive experiences and interactive exhibits that bring these stories to life. A Golden Ticket Raffle offers the chance to win one of three dream vacation packages, while drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. Attendees will also hear a powerful musical performance by MIP client Faye Jacobs, who was released after 26 years of incarceration; MIP continues its efforts to have her conviction overturned. Adding to the evening’s significance, Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Kansas City Chiefs lineman Will Shields—a dedicated MIP Board Member—will host an exclusive Golden Hour Reception for sponsors. Held in the Midland’s Chandelier Bar, this intimate pre-event gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect directly with Shields and support a cause where time truly matters. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. https://kkfi.org/listen/
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. On February 23, 2026, host Bev Livingston will speak with Latrell Stanton, a community organizer and strategist with over 12 years of experience in grassroots mobilization and policy advocacy in St. Louis. His work focuses on criminal justice reform, recorded expungement, juvenile justice and policy change. Latrell has been a key contributor in several statewide ballot initiatives, most recently the “Healthy Families” minimum wage initiative. He has served on task forces dedicated to inspecting carceral conditions and recommending policy changes to state and local officials. He has testified before the Missouri House and Senate on behalf of the Clean Slate Initiative. He is now serving as the Executive Director of EXPO StL. EXPO is an acronym for Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing. EXPO is an organization composed of formerly incarcerated individuals devoted to prison reform, ending mass incarceration and the collateral consequences of being impacted by the system. EXPO StL is a chapter of EXPO Wisconsin which was formed in 2014 in Milwaukee. They have 3 official chapters and are in the process of adding more chapters throughout the country. Their goal is to humanize individuals currently and previously involved in the criminal justice system. EXPO believes everyone should be given a second opportunity to pursue a happy life and harmony within society. https://mcustlouis.org/expo/ On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. https://kkfi.org/listen/
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. We open the hour and hear host Terri Wilke speaking with guests about the American Mustang Project, which partners with Henry Merrill Horsemanship to provide a solid foundation for creating self-regulating, confident horses through nonviolent, non-fear-based methods. They rescue wild Mustang horses to gentle and train them for adoption and community education. Kansas Department of Corrections has allowed the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to operate a Wild Horse program at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. The very successful Wild Horse and Burro Inmate Training Program will be shut down by the end of February due to federal budget cuts. This program in Hutchinson, KS, as well as several other prisons throughout the country, will feel the loss. The program allows prisoners the responsibility to care for, train, and tame wild horses, getting them ready for adoption across the country. The program has provided prisoners a renewed sense of responsibility with reduced recidivism and has enabled many successful wild horse adoptions. https://www.americanmustangproject.org/ The American Mustang Project announces a Valentines Fundraiser Saturday, February 14th, 2-5 PM at Saddle and Sirloin Club 14401 Holmes RD, Kansas City, MO. The event will feature horsemanship and mustang demonstrations, live music from the Noah Earle Band, and unlimited food and beverages. Tickets are available and all funds go to this important and urgent cause. The Valentines Fundraiser is needed to rescue wild mustangs left displaced after Hutchinson Correctional Facility Wild Horse program shuts down. American Mustang Project, based in MO, is working with organizations to rescue nearly 200 mustangs which will be left without a home by the end of February, 2026. During the second half of our hour, host Bev Livingston will speak with Sandra Kay Keely, a justice reform strategist and nonprofit executive based in St. Louis, MO who is advancing clean slate policy, expungement access, and scalable justice infrastructure in Missouri. As an ambassador for Clean Slate Missouri and the REFORM Alliance, her work bridges community expungement clinics, legislative advocacy, and technology to eliminate the collateral consequences of a criminal record. Sandra Kay Keely is Executive Director of 3 Daughters and 1000 Sons, a non-profit St. Louis organization which champions meaningful criminal justice reform and community empowerment. Their initiatives focus on rehabilitation, education, and support, driving systemic change and fostering safer, more equitable communities. Their mission is to transform lives, uplift families, and redefine justice for a brighter future. https://3daughtersand1000sons.org/ "Blood Ties Bind and Community Ties, too." Bev and Sandy will speak about the Clean Slate Missouri campaign. Today, over 1.9 million Missourians from all walks of life face barriers to jobs, education, housing and other basic necessities because they have an arrest or conviction on their record. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Jaws of Justice will broadcast another conversation from Chris Gilyard, a resident of Missouri Crossroads Correctional Facility, who will share his opinion about life, mistakes and corrections. Crossroads Correctional Center is located in Cameron, Missouri. Chris reached out to Jaws of Justice. He was interviewed using the telephone. In the second half of our hour, host Craig Lubow will speak with ML Smith, Founder of Missouri Justice Coalition. https://mojustice.org/ MoJustice is dedicated to serving as a unifying force across the state of Missouri, bringing together individuals impacted by the criminal punishment system. Their mission is to educate, empower, and unite community members, transforming them into a powerful advocacy base. Through collaborative efforts, MoJustice strives to drive meaningful reforms within the Missouri prison system, addressing the systemic injustices, inhumane conditions, and absence of accountability. They firmly believe that collective amplification and collective action are essential in building a statewide base of effective and sustained prison advocacy. MoJustice envisions a Missouri where the criminal punishment system is characterized by fairness, accountability, compassion, and rehabilitation. Their vision is a future where everyone, regardless of their background, is treated with dignity and humanity within the prison system. Through collective action, they foster a society where rehabilitation and restorative justice are at the forefront, ultimately creating a safer, more inclusive, and equitable Missouri for all its residents. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Thank you for the generous support we received during our recent pledge drive. It keeps us going. Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. Tune in to hear a recording from the August 19th Solidarity School of Resistance, Immigration 101 presented by Judy Ancel of The Cross Border Network for Justice and Solidarity Cross Border Network, Claire Murphy Shaw of The Asylum Clinic and Karla Juarez of Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR). The U.S. immigration system is complex and can be difficult to understand. Immigration in the United States is complex and ever-evolving. Explore layered topics like how and whether immigrants can become citizens and what individual protections look like under the law. The Cross Border Network for Justice and Solidarity is a grassroots organization based in Kansas City which recognizes the common interests of working people in the world and builds ties for common action among them. https://www.crossbordernetwork.org/ Luchando por los trabajadores entre fronteras! La Red Transfronteriza para la Justicia y la Solidaridad es una organización de base con sede en Kansas City, que reconoce los intereses comunes de los trabajadores en el mundo y construye vínculos de acción común entre ellos. The Asylum Clinic promotes justice through the delivery of accessible legal services and support that empower underserved immigrants and refugees in The Heartland. https://www.asylumclinickc.org/ Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) recognizes and is working tirelessly to keep families together and end the humanitarian crisis our immigrant community is facing on the belief that all people, no matter where they were born, deserve a chance at a safe and dignified life. AIRR is committed to empower and uplift the voices of the immigrant community and provide them with the tools they need to better protect themselves and their families. https://airrkc.org/ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has recorded its deadliest year since the early 2000s as agency officials push to increase the number of people in its custody. At least 20 people have died in ICE custody so far this year. ICE is also holding nearly 60,000 people in immigration detention, the highest number in several years. Historians note that public opinion on accepting refugees and immigrants has not always been in line with the narrative of open arms. We find it difficult to live up to the promises made in those stories. Nevertheless, a story in which people are killed while in the care of the state points to a complete breakdown of the legal system. This reflects a real-world moral failure of the prison system, where authorities have a responsibility to protect those in their custody. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. https://kkfi.org/listen/
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We want to dispel misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We hope you will listen. "Lens of a Lawyer" is a podcast series hosted by David Bell that examines the justice system through the human stories and real-world issues behind the law. It features conversations with people who have experienced the legal system, activists, and legal professionals. It aims to reveal the complexities of the justice system and the human stories behind legal issues, focusing on empathy and insight. The podcast explores what the justice system says about society and how real-world issues play out beyond headlines. “Lens of a lawyer” can mean a perspective on life and law from a lawyer's viewpoint, which involves applying their analytical skills, understanding of legal principles, and ability to assess risks and benefits to analyze situations and advocate for clients. A lawyer's "lens" involves using strong analytical skills to break down complex information and identify key legal principles at play. This perspective involves evaluating situations to propose viable solutions, negotiate disputes, and help clients make informed decisions. Lawyers view cases through the lens of their client's best interests, advocating for specific legal interpretations and actions that are most favorable to them. A deep understanding of relevant laws and procedures, enables them to explain legal options, risks, and benefits to their clients. A lawyer's perspective is also grounded in integrity and a commitment to justice, ensuring their actions are both ethical and effective. We begin our broadcast of this series with the episode, Lens of a Lawyer - Erik Hulse - Zen and the Art of Keeping Your Cool. Erik Hulse’s journey is anything but ordinary. He was once a troubled teen and gifted musician; he went on to serve as an undercover cop and eventually became a police captain. But it wasn’t until he discovered Buddhism and mindfulness that he found real peace and purpose. Now a teacher of both, Erik joins David to talk about how crime and legal struggles often stem from a loss of control, and how practices like meditation and self-reflection can help us reclaim it. On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. https://kkfi.org/listen/
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On our program for August 21st, we will replay the December 12, 2023 show that Bev Livingston created which was honored with a 2023 Hometown Media Award both for Bev […]
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On our program for August 14th, host Macy Jones speaks with Mike Farmer, President of Gracious Promise; a volunteer led, Christ-centered ministry serving the jails in Cass, Clay, Platte Counties […]
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On our program for August 7th, we will commemorate US involvement with warfare in the world because it is the anniversary of August 6th and 9th, when the United States […]
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On our program for July 31st, we will begin our hour and hear host Keith Brown El’s interview with Patrick Sumner, candidate for Unified Government District 2 Commissioner. Voters will […]
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On our program for July 24th, host David Bell will speak with Maria Parker, Author of “Do Tough”, and CEO of Cruz Bike. This episode will be part 4 of […]
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On our program for July 17th, first, host Bev Livingston will speak with James Echols, CEO at Renaissance Management & Training Solutions LLP in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. In […]
The post DIVERSITY TRAINING THAT INCLUDES; PENNY MILL EVENT 2023 WILL BE ON JULY 29TH! appeared first on KKFI.
On our program for July 3rd, host Macy Jones speaks with Holsey Ellingburg. Holsey had a career as a cruiserweight boxer beginning in the 1980’s. He fought some of the […]
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Host David Bell speaks with Consuelo Ross, President, CEO and Founder of Against the Odds, Inc. Consuelo is a breast cancer survivor who realized her true mission is to educate, […]
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First, host Bev speaks with Matthew Solomon, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author, and Integrated Leadership Consultant, about his recent documentary, Reimagining Safety. In the film, which was shown by the Plaza […]
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Host Latahra Smith Carnes of KC Freedom Project first talks with Directors of the support group called What About Us. This is a support group for wives and significant others […]
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Host Macy Jones talks to Dale Patterson, an inmate at the South Central Correctional Facility in Licking, Missouri. Dale has been incarcerated since the age of 18 for second degree […]
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Host Macy Jones talks to Dale Patterson, an inmate at the South Central Correctional Facility in Licking, Missouri. Dale has been incarcerated since the age of 18 for second degree […]
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On May 22nd, host David Bell speaks with Kimberlee Shaw-Ellis, a retired Kansas City Missouri police officer. They will ask us; how can we be empathetic and coexist in multiple […]
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On May 15th, host Bev Livingston speaks with Thomas (TJ) James, the Community Organizer for Our Voices with More2, Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity. They are one of […]
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On May 8th, host Elyse Max speaks with Ed Hundley, the Founder/Executive Director/President of KODI, “Keeping our Destiny Intact”, a local non-profit in Kansas and Missouri dedicated to restoring families, […]
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On May 1st, hosts Keith Carnes and Latahra Smith Carnes talk with exonerees from all over the United States. They met while attending the Innocence Network 2023 Conference which brings […]
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On April 24th, host David Bell talks with Dr Nicole Price, Author of the forthcoming book “Spark the Heart, Engineering Empathy in your Organization.” Empathy, often dismissed as a soft […]
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On April 17th, host Bev Livingston speaks with Tahir Atwater, Director of Donor and Volunteer Engagement, and Judith Westmoreland, Staff Attorney, both with Jackson County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). […]
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On April 10th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Akile Anai, Director of the Department of Agitation and Propaganda of the African People’s Socialist Party. Akile Anai is the editor of […]
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On April 3rd, Host Elyse Max speaks with Lori Curry, Founder of Missouri Prison Reform and Tim Wallace, Former Correctional Officer for the Missouri Department of Corrections. They will […]
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On March 27th, Host David Bell will speak with Author Gene Slater to discuss his book, Freedom to Discriminate – How Realtors Conspired to Segregate Housing and Divide America. Is […]
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On March 20th, host Melvin Merritt will speak with his guest, Rosilyn Temple, Founder of KC Mothers in Charge. KC Mothers in Charge cares for Kansas City families who have […]
The post FIRST AN UPDATE ON KC MOTHERS IN CHARGE; FOLLOWED BY RECURRING THEMES OF RACISTS IN AMERICA appeared first on KKFI.
On March 13th, host Bev Livingston will speak with her guests, Angelica Jime´nez of the National Center for Youth Law and Janay Reliford of Camp Choice. They will be talking […]
The post A PERSON IN DEBT IS A PERSON IN CHAINS; CLIFF MIDDLETON SPEAKS ON HOW NEW MISSOURI LEGISLATION MIGHT FREE HIS FATHER FROM WRONGFUL INCARCERATION. appeared first on KKFI.
On March 6th, host Latahra Smith will speak with her guest, Michelle Smith. Latahra is with KC Freedom Project. Michelle is with Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Their […]
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On February 27, 2023, David Bell hosts Andrew R. Gustafson, a historian and curator at the Johnson County Museum, for a discussion on the “Redlined” exhibit. During the conversation, David […]
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On Jaws of Justice Radio for February 20, 2023, first, thanks to everyone who showed support of KKFI during our recent pledge drive. Second, you know we leave open the […]
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On February 13, 2023, it’s our fund drive! We are celebrating KKFI – now is the pledge drive! Listeners are aware that Jaws of Justice is produced weekly by KKFI […]
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On February 6, 2023, Jaws of Justice is going to air the recording from a January 30, 2023 event in Lawrence KS, when Justice Matters invited the public to learn […]
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On January 30, 2023, host David Bell and Lori Watson discuss structures and systems. Lori Watson is Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St Louis, MO. Her research interests […]
The post IDENTIFY SYSTEMATIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DECEPTION AND TRUTH – ARE WE MAKING LOGICAL SENSE? appeared first on KKFI.
On January 23, 2023, host Bev Livingston will speak with Mary Taylor, founder of the nonprofit 3 Quarters of the Way Done. https://flatlandkc.org/news-issues/former-inmate-serves-as-voice-on-the-outside-for-women-prisoners/ Mary Taylor graduated from college and worked […]
The post MARY TAYLOR SHOWS US HOW TO MAKE CHANGE; BE AWARE OF POLICE ACTION AT COP CITY IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA appeared first on KKFI.
On January 16, 2023, it is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States. Jaws of Justice has a very special broadcast planned. Host Elyse Max will speak with […]
The post CELEBRATE THE TEACHINGS OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.; ADVOCACY FOR LEONARD “RAHEEM” TAYLOR appeared first on KKFI.
On January 9, 2023, host David Bell brings his Jaws of Justice Trauma Series to a full circle with guest Alejandra “Alex” Villalobos-McAnderson. Alex is the owner of Villalobos Vitality […]
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On January 2, 2023, Jaws of Justice will re-air The Day Room Club by Patty Prewitt, a play that gives you a look into the day-to-day routine at the Women’s […]
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Allen Rostron joins host Craig Lubow to discuss recent trends in Constitutional law and criminal defense cases. Allen is a constitutional law expert that teaches at UMKC School of Law. […]
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On December 19th, host Elyse Max opens our hour as she speaks with Jessica Hicklin. Jessica was incarcerated at the age of 16 for murder and sentenced to 100 years. […]
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On December 12th, host Bev Livingston opens our hour as she speaks with Kyle J. Smith, Founder and Executive Director of Determination, Incorporated. https://determinationincorporated.com/ The vision of Determination, Incorporated […]
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On December 5th, host Margot Patterson speaks with her guest Nicolas J. S. Davies about the book he has written with Medea Benjamin, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a […]
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On November 28th, host David Bell speaks with his guest, Cordell “CJ” Pulluaim, Community Builder, Activist and Black Historian. For CJ, Activism is Life. He works to better himself and […]
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On November 21st, this episode of Jaws of Justice is hosted by Elyse Max and covers the currency clemency campaign for Kevin Johnson. Johnson is scheduled to be executed in Missouri on November 29th. Elyse will speak with Michelle Smith of Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, Dr. Pam Stanfield, Kevin’s former teacher, and […]
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On November 14th , during the first half of our show host Bev Livingston will speak with Angelica Jimenez, Debt Free Justice Senior Attorney, Justice and Equity Team with the National Center for Youth Law. They will speak on the topic of ending fines and fees against youth in Missouri. https://youthlaw.org/ The National Center for […]
The post YOUTH LAW IS WORKING TO END FINES AND FEES AGAINST YOUTH IN MISSOURI; SWAGG, INC. IS A LOCAL PHENOMENA OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM appeared first on KKFI.
On November 7th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Jamie Thayer, who several years ago was Probation and Parole Officer for the State of Missouri. At that time, she blew the whistle about how probation and parole is, or is not, working in Missouri. In 2017, Missouri faced criminal justice challenges which including rising violent crime […]
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On October 31st, host David Bell speaks with Dr. Nicole D Price, CEO of Lively Paradox, about the book, “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies” by Resmaa Menakem. Throughout their discussion, they utilize the book to discuss the importance of educating our community on the racial trauma […]
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On October 24th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Mark Buddemeyer, Director of Cultivation at Flora Farms, which is dedicated to supplying Missouri’s Medical Marijuana card holders with high quality cannabis products to help manage medical issues and John Payne, Executive Director and Treasurer of Show-Me Cannabis, an association of organizations and individuals who believe that […]
The post AMENDMENT 3 – LEGALIZED ADULT USE OF RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IS ON THE BALLOT IN MISSOURI ON NOVEMBER 8th appeared first on KKFI.
On October 17th, host Craig Lubow speaks with Rob Whitten, Executive Director of the Jackson County Children’s Services Fund about their work and the fact that the Jackson County Legislature recently passed an ordinance placing a one-fourth cent tax on the November 8th ballot to fund the Children’s Services Fund of Jackson County Missouri. Craig […]
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On October 10th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Tonda Jones Hill, Asst. District Attorney for the Wyandotte County Kansas District Attorney office, on the topic of probation and parole. Tonda Hill received her education from the University of Kansas, including a law degree. She entered the courtroom by working as a public defender and she […]
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On October 3rd, host Bev Livingston speaks with Small Business Administration (SBA) Region 7 Administrator, Mr. Vercie Lark, about the new strategic partnerships to increase small business ownership opportunities for formerly incarcerated citizens. There have been two Strategic Alliance Memorandums (SAMs) announced between the SBA Kansas City District Office and Determination Incorporated and Reaching Out […]
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On September 26th, host David Bell brings part 6 of his Trauma Series when he speaks with Komal Kaur, Founder of Eye of an Immigrant. Immigration can give substantial economic […]
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On September 19th, host Bev Livingston will open our show with an interview with Nicole D. Porter, Senior Director of Advocacy with the Sentencing Project. Named a “New Civil Rights […]
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On the first half of the 9-12-22 Jaws of Justice, host Craig Lubow speaks with Rick Halperin, Director of Southern Methodist University’s Human Rights Program and a recognized international authority […]
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On September 5th, we open with commentary by Keith Brown El. Funny how great minds think alike, but at the same time as the Biden statement, Keith’s statement is critical […]
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On the first half of the show, Abe Bonowitz will join host Craig Lubow to talk about current death penalty issues. The discussion will include the impending extermination of inmates in Oklahoma. Abe is the co-founder of Death Penalty Action.. Links to additional resources: https://deathpenaltyaction.org/about/ http://abolition.org/ https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/state-and-federal-info/state-by-state/kansas https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/state-and-federal-info/state-by-state/missouri https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/20/us/oklahoma-botched-executions-history/index.html
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On August 22nd, host David Bell talks to LaKiesha Cotton, Public Health Project Manager and Instructor in Mental Health First Aid, on how she works with healthcare systems to help develop policies that consider the social determinants of health- trauma, racism/discrimination, economic stability, education, physical environment, and access to food. LaKeisha is a Project Manager […]
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On August 15th, host Margot Patterson talks to journalist, researcher and First Amendment expert, Chip Gibbons, about the complex history of the Espionage Act. https://www.rightsanddissent.org/ The Espionage Act of 1917 is a federal law that has been amended numerous times over the years. It was intended to prohibit interference with military operations or recruitment, […]
The post STILL SPYING ON DISSENT; THE ENDURING PROBLEM OF FBI FIRST AMENDMENT ABUSE appeared first on KKFI.
Since the recent passing of Hedy Harden, we continue to celebrate her history. Hedy was the Chair of Missouri CURE (Citizens United for the Rehabiliation of Errants). One of the reasons for Hedy’s notable accomplishments is the unabashed need for advocacy for those in Missouri’s jails and prisons AND for those who have been released […]
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Monday, July 25th, David Bell speaks with Jason Kander, an American attorney, author, veteran, and politician. A Democrat, he served as the 39th Secretary of State of Missouri, from 2013 to 2017. He had previously served as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013 https://www.jasonkander.com/ A former Army Captain who […]
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Monday, July 11th, the crew of Jaws of Justice is going to air a tribute to Hedy Harden, the chairperson of Missouri Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE), who was from St Louis. https://www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/services-for-human-rights-activist-edna-harden-on-july-9/article_235e6810-fd6f-11ec-9901-d7d6bd90ccfe.html#:~:text=Hedy%20was%20a%20human%20rights,of%20the%20Missouri%20CURE%20newsletter. CURE is an all-volunteer non-profit criminal justice advocacy organization. As a prisoners’ rights organization, members of Missouri CURE are […]
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Monday, July 4th, the crew of Jaws of Justice is going to air The Dialogue News Show #118, Police Reform in the Aftermath of George Floyd. The Dialogue News Show is a weekly radio program produced by News Anchor Barry Barometer on WCAA 107.3 FM, Grand Street Community Radio in Albany, NY. This is a […]
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Monday, June 27th, host David Bell returns with part 3 of his trauma series to speak with Erik Hulse, a retired police officer who now teaches mindfulness and meditation to first responders. Trust Erik to understand the stress imposed on police officers and other first responders. First, there is the traumatic event that called the […]
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Monday, June 20th, host Craig Lubow will speak with Attorney Michael Sharma-Crawford about immigration cases decided during the current US Supreme Court term. The Supreme Court’s ability to review decisions is extremely limited. Nine justices of the Supreme Court must correct the errors made by the judges of 13 courts of appeal. Not only are […]
The post MICHAEL SHARMA-CRAWFORD GIVES AN UPDATE ON THE US SUPREME COURT RULINGS PERTAINING TO IMMIGRATION; DEREK FARMER EXAMINES THE LOGIC OF TRANSFERRED INTENT appeared first on KKFI.
Monday, June 6th, host Bev Livingston will speak with Anne Calvert, President, League of Women Voters of Kansas City/Jackson, Clay & Platte Counties. https://lwvkc.org/ Their conversation will be about the importance and process of voter registration. You can tune in to hear facts about restrictions about the formerly incarcerated and learn the truth, rather than […]
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Monday, May 23rd, host David Bell will speak with Dr. Marina G Villani- Capo, an Adolescent Psychologist associated with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida. Dr. Villani Capo worked with Rekha Sharma Crawford to produce Aaliyah the Brave: Empowering Children Coping with Immigration Enforcement. A one-of-a-kind resource for parents, teachers, social workers, advocates, and lawyers, […]
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Monday, May 23rd, host Terri Wilke will speak with Stacey Knoell, the Executive Director of the Kansas African American Affairs Commission. Terri and Stacey will discuss racism. https://kaaac.ks.gov/home In addition to Stacey Knoell’s work with the Commission, she has also led the third congressional district chapter for the Kansas Interfaith Action organization. She has a […]
Jason Miles joins host Craig Lubow to discuss programs to help inmates readjust while in prison and post-release. Jason is a board member for Reaching Out From Within. Reaching Out From Within (ROFW) was established in 1982 in Kansas as an incarcerated-led program that empowers residents to transform themselves and heal each other. ROFW is […]
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Monday, May 9th, Jaws of Justice will play a program which ran on 6-21-21 when Jalen Anderson, 1st District At-Large Jackson CTY Missouri Legislator spoke with Host Bev Livingston about the new KCMO detention center. At that time there had been a recently identified location for Jackson County to build a new detention center. Since […]
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Host Margot Patterson interviews Jackson Beck, Program Associate at the Vera Institute for Justice, a non-profit national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for transformation of the criminal legal and immigration system so that money doesn’t determine freedom; fewer people are incarcerated; and everyone behind bars is treated with dignity. https://www.vera.org/ Jackson […]
Host Terri Wilke will speak with Latahra Smith of KC Freedom Project and Keith Carnes, who was recently released after more than 18 years of wrongful incarceration. Keith Carnes was never a criminal and prison did not turn him into a criminal. I hope you will hear his message, grateful that he now has a chance […]
For our show on Monday April 11th, host Richard Mabion will speak with his friend, Rich Gutowski. Rich is Founder of Alveare Foundation and Alveare PBC which are focused on regionally placed based community development using Public Benefit corporations as both the tool of cross sector collaboration and the means of providing sustainable long support […]
Host David Bell speaks with Rekha Sharma Crawford, Attorney and Author. https://sharma-crawford.com/ Rekha Sharma-Crawford is an immigration attorney and partner in the Kansas City law firm Sharma-Crawford Attorneys-at-Law. She is nationally recognized for her expertise. Sharma-Crawford regularly practices before the Federal Courts on cases involving affirmative immigration benefits and before the Courts of Appeals in […]
For the first half of our hour, host Bev Livingston speaks with Sen. Barbara Anne Washington about Missouri’s legislative happenings this session. https://www.senate.mo.gov/mem09/ Senator Washington, a Democrat, represents the 9th Senatorial District in the Missouri Senate. She was sworn into office on Jan. 6, 2021. Prior to being elected to the Senate, she served the […]
Veronica’s Voice helps victims of the sex trafficking trade in the Kansas City area. Lucy will talk about the fear that victims have in the criminal justice system as victims and witnesses in the courtroom. https://www.veronicasvoice.org/ Sadly, there has been no end to sex trafficking. Gladly, advocacy organizations like Veronica’s Voice provide high quality services […]
From misconceptions about people who have committed sexual offenses, to educational opportunities with our children to prevent sexual violence, we can learn about ourselves from studying how society treats sex offenders. Join David Bell as he speaks with Dr. Amy Griffith for this insightful and thought-provoking discussion. They talk about misconceptions we need to expose […]
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Host Bev Livingston speaks with Janay Reliford-Davis of Camp CHOICE. https://campchoicekc.com/ Camp CHOICE is a life enrichment company serving youth ages 5-24. Camp CHOICE teaches vital life skills to help youth understand the impact of choices. The Camp CHOICE mission is to provide youth life enrichment experiences that benefit their present and future spiritual, physical, […]
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Latahra Smith, Founder of KC Freedom Project, talks with Cliff Middleton, son of Ken Middleton. Ken was convicted for the 1990 murder of his wife in an act he has always clearly denied, contending she mishandled the gun and that her death was a tragic accident. Ken’s conviction was overturned because of ballistics evidence, but […]
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Latahra Smith, Founder of KC Freedom Project, talks with Michelle Smith, Director of Community Engagement and Outreach with Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Michelle is a criminal legal system impacted advocate who experienced incarceration during the COVID-19 pandemic. This made her more intimately aware of the dire reality faced by our imprisoned populations […]
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Host David Bell talks with Kevin Pose, former Jackson County Missouri Chief Investigator, now retired, whose career in law enforcement began as Dispatcher before he was 21. He retired in December 2021 after helping the office do its job under seven prosecutors. Kevin opens his story of the investigations he conducted with a review of […]
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Host Terri Wilke talks with Melissa Stiehler, Advocacy Director for Loud Light, whose mission is to engage, educate, and empower individuals from underrepresented populations to build community power that has an impact on decision makers. They’re transforming Kansas because of their informative videos, coalition building, civic engagement, youth voter turnout. Voting can help everyone become […]
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KKFI is amazing – the entire idea of Community Radio is amazing! KKFI is not part of any larger media conglomerate, KKFI is us, thanks to the efforts of volunteers who program and produce shows like Jaws of Justice. The mission of Jaws of Justice Radio is to investigate how to achieve justice in America, […]
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Kevin H. Sharp, Jeanne Roach, and Lenny Foster join host Craig Lubow to discuss the ongoing movement to free Leonard Peltier, the native American that was wrongly convicted of killing FBI agents and is viewed as a long-serving political prisoner. All three served on a workshop panel at a virtual Amnesty International event in the […]
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During the first half of our hour, host Terri Wilke will speak with Latahra Smith, Founder of KC Freedom Project. She will bring us up to date on the efforts of the community of the ministry which has been established to advocate for innocent persons who have been wrongly convicted of crime. They will discuss Conviction […]
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For the first half of our show for January 25th, 2022, host Bev Livingston, Founder of Mothers of Incarcerated Sons & Daughters will speak with four members, each of who has an incarcerated loved one, a child, sibling, or significant other. They will share the tremendous impact that stems from having a loved one in […]
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For our show for January 17, 2022, we dedicate our entire hour to the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. Host Margot Patterson will speak with Darron Edwards, Senior Pastor of United Believers Community Church, the Rev. Dr. Emanual Cleaver III, Senior Minister of St. James United Methodist Church and Attorney, Civil Rights Advocate, and […]
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On our show for January 10, 2022, we will start the hour with a piece by Keith Brown El. Always thought provoking, Keith strives to bring you stories you do not hear from other sources of media. For the second half of our hour, host Melvin Merritt will speak with Kenisha Clark, mother of Rontarus […]
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On our show for January 3, 2022, we will replay our 4/19/21 show when host Jeff Humfeld spoke with Ricky Kidd of, I am Resilience, about the tragedy of a wrongful conviction – Charlie Graham’s story. There is a growing realization amongst the ranks of law enforcement and the public as well that the war […]
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Hosts David Bell and Craig Lubow will discuss some of the newsworthy cases of 2021. Special guest Bob Eye will join the discussion. We will talk about cases pending or decided by the US Supreme Court this year, as well as some of the trials held during 2021. Calendar for the week of December […]
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On our show for December 20, 2021, we hope you can join us on Jaws of Justice when host David Bell talks with trauma survivor and victims’ rights advocate, Kim Case. When she was in her early 20’s, the trajectory of Kim’s life abruptly changed when she was abducted and brutally assaulted by four men. […]
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For our show on December 13th, 2021, we are going to replay our show from October 11, 2021, when hosts Terri Wilke and Keith Brown El spoke with Spencer Graves, a host of RadioActive Magazine on KKFI and Khadijah Hardaway, who works with Tommy Simmons, a man many have heard from about the Kansas City […]
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For our show on December 6, 2021, we are going to replay our show from April, 2020, when host Pat Bartholome spoke with Sheryl Ferguson. On December 3, 2019, Kansas City police shot and killed 26-year-old Cameron Lamb, a black male, in his own backyard. Sheryl Ferguson will talk about Cameron Lamb. He was a […]
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Host David Bell has a discussion with his guest, “Reggie”, who has spent his adult life in prison for a crime he committed when he was 17. Tune in for a discussion on a horrible crime, his sentence, time in prison, treatment and how “Reggie” has come to terms with this. https://www.whmlaw.com/ We hope […]
In the first half of our hour, we will replay Jamie Jackson’s December 2018 interview with Professor Peter Edelman, Carmack Waterhouse Professor Of Law And Public Policy at the Georgetown Law Center, then Cherise Fanne Burdee, Executive Director of the Pretrial Justice Institute, and finally, Michael John Voss, co-founder of the ArchCity Defenders in St […]
In the first half of our hour, we will replay Latahra Smith’s 1- 20- 20 interview with Keith Carnes, who was in prison on that date. In fact, Keith Carnes has been in prison in Missouri since his conviction for first-degree murder sentenced him to life without parole in 2006. Keith Carnes has steadfastly maintained […]
Teresa Woody and Mike Fonkert join host Craig Lubow to talk about the foster care reform and juvenile justice in Kansas. Teresa and Mike work for Kansas Appleseed. As Just Campaign Director, Mike Fonkert works with directly impacted communities, policymakers, and legislators to identify needs in our communities that can be addressed through policy change, […]
Jaws of Justice hosts Terri Wilke and Bev Livingston, Founder of Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters (MISD), talk about the very exciting first annual SUCCESS UNDER CONSTRUCTION ART EXHIBIT & AUCTION. For more than a decade, MISD has provided persons affected by incarceration with opportunities to be informed, empowered, and inspired to become their […]
Jaws of Justice host Craig Lubow speaks with Psychologist Robert Barnett about the criminal justice court’s definition of competency as it applies to matters of intent and we all know intent matters in criminal proceedings. With the overwhelming majority of crimes, defendants must act intentionally – or at least recklessly – in order to be […]
Jaws of Justice host David Bell speaks with Laura Mars, Founder of KeyPoint Counselling Services, LLC, a mental health and counseling practice established in 1992. https://www.facebook.com/KeyPoint-Counseling-Services-LLC-1417734928449740 Their discussion will center on sex offenders, their family and the treatment for both. How should these individuals be treated, not only by the criminal justice system, but generally […]
Jaws of Justice hosts Terri Wilke and Keith Brown El speak with guests Spencer Graves, a host of RadioActive Magazine on KKFI and Tommy Simmons, a man many have heard from about the Kansas City Police Department. https://kkfi.org/program/radio-active-magazine/ https://gl-es.facebook.com/WhatsUpKansasCity/videos/thomas-tommy-simmons-story-listen-cascademediagroup/1380331225640392/ https://www.itstime4justice.org/video Our discussion will center on the July 2021 letter addressed to US Attorney General Merrick […]
Host Bev Livingston speaks with Janay Reliford-Davis, Founder of Camp CHOICE, Inc, the mission of which is to provide youth life enrichment experiences to benefit spiritual, educational & social well being. Along with life coaching for youth ages 12-24, Camp CHOICE provides “Game of Life” Weekend Adventures. These camps serve middle to high school aged […]
Host David Bell speaks with Russ Brien, member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska and a lawyer specializing in tribal and federal law. http://www.brienlawllc.com/about.htm Brien Law, LLC is wholly-owned by Russell A. Brien. Russ Brien has been practicing law since 1993. His practice has been broad based, including work in general business, […]
Host Terri Wilke speaks with Lucy Bloom, Executive Director of Veronica’s Voice. Veronica’s Voice is a local service organization whose vision is to see all people free from commercial sexual exploitation. https://www.veronicasvoice.org/ Kristy Childs founded Veronica’s Voice in 2000, in honor of her friend Veronica April Neverdusky. Kristy, who had run away from an abusive […]
On September 13th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Lars Leininger of Workforce Partnership, a non-profit organization whose board of directors’ functions as the local workforce development board serving the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro. They are committed to building a workforce development system that meets the needs of both job seekers and employers […]
Host Bev Livingston speaks with Jann Coulson of Kairos Outside of Western Missouri. mailto:@kowestmo.org Kairos Outside demonstrates God’s grace and love through Christian support for women who have relatives or friends who are or have been incarcerated. https://www.facebook.com/kowestmo.org/?ref=page_internal Kairos International’s goal is for all to be spiritually freed from the effects of imprisonment – reaching […]
Host David Bell speaks with Dr. Nicole Price, CEO of Lively Paradox. Lively Paradox helps differences get along. The consulting services of Lively Paradox are used by businesses, social groups, non-profits and any groups that desire to work together and to help people acknowledge the truth around unconscious biases. https://livelyparadox.com/ Dr. Price will challenge our […]
Host Terri Wilke speaks with Yazmin Valdez, Intern with Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation – Kansas City (AIRRKC). Listeners have been introduced to AIRRKC. Yazmin Valdez is our guest to speak more specifically about Safe and Welcoming Wyandotte County. https://www.airrkc.org/ Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) recognizes and is working tirelessly to keep […]
Host Terri Wilke speaks with Karla Juarez, Executive Director, and Pastor Rick Behrens, Board Member, of Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation, or AIRR, whose mission is to educate, organize, and inspire our Kansas City community to advocate for immigrant rights. https://www.airrkc.org/ Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) recognizes and is working tirelessly to […]
Host Craig Lubow speaks with Michelle Smith, Racial Justice Coordinator for Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, MADP, about the cases of Marcellus Williams and Ernest Johnson. https://www.madpmo.org/post/madp-welcomes-michelle-smith-racial-justice-coordinator Marcellus Williams was convicted of murder in 2001 and evidence has surfaced which indicates he did not commit the crime. Marcellus is still on death row […]
Host Bev Livingston Speaks with Jennifer Heinemann, Director of Stewardship and Planned Giving at Operation Breakthrough, which for 50 years has provided a safe, loving and educational environment for children in poverty and empowering their families through advocacy, emergency aid and education. https://operationbreakthrough.org/ https://misdkc.org/ Kansas City artist Alexander Austin memorialized Operation Breakthrough in a […]
On Jaws of Justice, we investigate how to achieve justice in America. The typical police officer carries on average of 30 pounds of gear each day. From multiple magazines to tasers to handcuffs, police officers are equipped to defend themselves and others in life and death situations. But most interactions between officers and the members of the […]
“I ain’t got no home, I’m just a-roamin’ ’round, Just a wandrin’ worker, I go from town to town. And the police make it hard wherever I may go And I ain’t got no home in this world anymore. Ain’t Got No Home, by Woody Guthrie Jaws of Justice host Terri Wilke will speak […]
Jaws of Justice host Margot Patterson has assembled a live panel for a lively and honest discussion of the question on Kansas City Missouri Police Department funding. Margot will speak with guests Ryan Sorrell of Black Rainbow, Ken Novak, Professor of Criminology at UMKC, and David Bell of WHM, a local criminal defense attorney. Margot, […]
For our show on July 5th, first, Jaws of Justice’s host Terri Wilke speaks with Jake Butler, Corrections Case Manager at Jefferson City Correctional Center, a Missouri Department of Corrections employee employed with the Puppies4Parole program, and two inmates involved with the program, Taylor Marquez and Jason Barr. They will tell us about Puppies4 Parole, […]
Rap lyrics are turning up as evidence of crime in courtrooms across the country, with increasing regularity. Jaws of Justice’s host David Bell speaks with Prof. Jack Lerner, UCI Law, about his co-authored legal guide, “Rap on Trial”. They will discuss how prosecutors are using rap lyrics to obtain convictions, even while research shows that […]
On 6/21/21, Jaws of Justice is bringing listeners a show about the recently identified location for Jackson County to build a new detention center. Host Bev Livingston will speak with Jalen Anderson, Jackson County 1st District-at-large Legislator, about the plans for a new jail. Since 2018, Jackson County Missouri has been studying the detention center […]
Jaws of Justice is bringing listeners a special show during pledge drive. Host Keith Brown El will speak with Ronnie Amiyn. Amiyn left prison in 2018 after serving 25 years. Today, he is the Housing Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Ministry’s Release to Rent program. This program helps formerly incarcerated people with housing and other […]
Kansas City Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas and eight city council members voted to reallocate about $42 million of the Kansas City Police Department’s budget to a new fund that would emphasize social services such as community engagement and mental health programs. The department’s budget was about $238 million in the last fiscal year. Subsequently, the […]
First, you have a community. After a crime, the community has a harmed victim. Evil prospers when good people do nothing. Not only is there crime, the offenders are not treated humanely. Good people doing something are the guests of Jaws of Justice on 5-31-31. Host Terri Wilke speaks with four members of Justice Matters, […]
From victims seeking answers to defendants seeking mercy, the church and the courthouse often become interchangeable in our system of justice. Join us Monday, May 24th, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host David Bell speaks with Kansas City Pastor Darron Edwards about these concepts and how religion is often the fabric bringing victims, defendants and […]
Join us Monday, May 17th, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host Terri Wilke speaks with Cliff Middleton about wrongful convictions. In light of recent legislative action in Missouri, people trapped in the swirling vortex of our criminal justice system might have increased opportunity to overturn wrongful convictions. Ken Middleton, Cliff’s father has spent 30 years […]
Join us Monday, May 10th, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host Bev Livingston speaks with Stephanie Charles, MISD member of Art Team & Marketplace Event and Katie Disselhoff, Account Manager at Donor Recruitment and Biomedical Services at the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas. Bev is a Founder of Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and […]
Join us Monday, May 3rd, 2021, at 9:00 AM when host Margot Patterson will interview Lee Gibson, Founder of Relentless Pursuit Outreach and Recovery (RPOR) and Christine McDonald, Founder of Christine’s Place. RPOR is an organization dedicated to ending sex trafficking and helping victims recover and heal. Christine’s Place will be a crisis response center […]
Join us Monday, April 26, 2010, at 9:00 AM when host David Bell will interview Kansas City visual artist Harold Smith. Mr. Smith uses his talents to convey Black history through the arts. Mr. Smith put it best when he stated, “If a person wants to know what happened. Read a history book. If they […]
The Tragedy of a wrongful Conviction – Charlie Graham’s Story There is a growing realization that the war on drugs has been a failure among the ranks of law enforcement and the public as well. This edition of JoJR highlights a case that is so outlandish to be almost unbelievable and very much a product […]
For our show on April 12, 2021, host Bev Livingston, Founder of MISD, will speak with Christopher Limber, Artistic Director of Prison Performing Arts (PPA), which, for over two decades has helped prisoners, returning citizens, and justice-involved youth build second acts through engagement with the arts. PPA is a multi-discipline, literacy and performing arts program […]
Kalyn Hove, VP of Comcast Business including the KC area, explains that local and national stats are profound on the impact the pandemic has had on Black, Indigenous and People of Color-owned (BIPOC) businesses and tells the story of how important it is for companies, like Comcast with its resources, to play a role in […]
Hosts Keith Brown El and David Bell speak on the topic of what to do you if you are confronted by the police. Know your rights. Protect yourself. We will air our calendar at the middle of the hour. Next, we will replay a 11/16/15 Jaws of Justice show with Keith Brown El and his […]
On March 22nd, host David Bell talks with Judge Laura Denvir Stith who has recently retired from the Supreme Court of Missouri. After serving 20 years as a member of that Court, including as chief justice from July 2007 through June 2009, Judge Stith calls her service as a judge on the Court “the honor […]
Know Your Enemy: Margot Patterson Talks with Paul Becker and Art Jipson about Hate Groups Paul Becker, a former Probation Officer, now an Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology, and Art Jipson, also Associate Professor of Sociology Prof , both at the University of Dayton, are Research Experts on the topic of White Supremacist Organizations. […]
On March 8th, host Terri Wilke speaks with Latahra Smith of KC Freedom Project about accountability. Latahra’s research shows a remarkable number of wrongfully convicted persons in Missouri. The idea of accountability is that in order to keep our streets free from crime, we much try and incarcerate the guilty. We reason this will not […]
Latahra Smith and Shavel Rice Moore, Author of Jail Lies, Tell Us of a Community Giveaway; Bev Livingston Tells of the MISD Art Show On March 1st, host Terri Wilke speaks with Latahra Smith of KC Freedom Project and Shavel Rice Moore of Shavel Moore Ministries. They are involved with a Community Giveaway on March […]
What if the very thing you seek in life is what you are called to give to others? On February 22nd, host David Bell speaks with Gary Dumas. Gary Dumas is an author, educator and personal development coach helping men and women find and grow into the absolute best version of themselves. When Gary started […]
On February 15th, it is KKFI’s Winter Fund Drive! We hope you are engaged to listen to our weekly Jaws of Justice Hour. This is your chance to support our efforts by making a pledge of support to KKFI. Host Melvin Merritt with speak with Johnny Waller, Jr. of More². More² was created in 2004 […]
Celebrate Black History Month! In 2000, Al Sharpton addressed the March on Washington about police violence. He begged us to Redeem the Dream – Who You Going to Call? Alice Kitchen and Monica Nielsen-Parker, United Way of Greater Kansas City share ideas for safer communities. For our show on February 8th, we air a recording […]
For our show on February 1st, we air our recording of the January 22nd, 2021 event at Mill Creek Park, KCMO to celebrate the effective date of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. The Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty is the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons with […]
For our show on January 25th, host David Bell speaks with Criminal Defense Attorney and Civil Rights Litigator, Arthur Benson. Arthur Benson has a long and successful career advancing racial justice in our courts. He was active in lawsuits including KCMO school desegregation, shopping while black, and the defense of Joseph Amrine. Please listen to […]
For our show on January 18, host Bev Livingston speaks with the NEW Executive Director, Mallory Rusch, and Christine Woody, Sr. Policy and Organizing Coordinator, of Empower Missouri (MO). Empower MO works to secure basic human needs and equal justice for every person in MO through coalition-building and advocacy so that MO residents all have […]
For our show on January 11, host Teresa Wilke speaks first with Alexandra Clair, author of Illegal Foreclosure, Title Theft, and its Chain of Corruption. Alex has written this book about how America’s banks are stealing private property and feeding homes to the Securities market. Her book explains how title theft is a billion-dollar industry. […]
Today we re-air The Dayroom Club by Patty Prewitt, a play that gives you a look into the day-to-day routine at the Women’s Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia, MO. The play also gives us a lesson in the humanity of those that are incarcerated. Although their lives are regulated 24 hours a day, […]
The end of the year traditionally brings our panel of lawyers, Craig Lubow, David Bell and Robin Martinez together to talk about the Supreme Court rulings, new laws, legislative actions and cases that will have a lasting effect on our lives. Tune in and see if you agree with who won and who lost – […]
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how to achieve justice in America. On December 21st, host Patricia Bartholome speaks with Garrett S. Griffin. G.S. Griffin is a political writer, activist, and local author. He has written a book, Why America Needs Socialism: The Argument from Martin Luther King, Helen Keller, Albert Einstein, and Other Great Thinkers. […]
Jaws of Justice Radio Investigates how to achieve justice in America. On December 14th, host Keith Brown El speaks with Michael Silas, an inmate at Western Missouri Correctional Center. Michael Silas has now served over 30 years on a life without possibility of parole sentence. Michael contends he was falsely charged as the shooter in […]
Jaws of Justice Radio Investigates how to achieve justice in America. On our next show, host Teresa Wilke speaks with Mark Dupree, District Attorney of Wyandotte County, KS, the 4th largest county in the State of Kansas. https://www.wycokck.org/DA/Biography.aspx Mr. Dupree was sworn into office in January 2017. He has been re-elected for a second four-year […]
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America. On November 30th, host David Bell speaks with Dr. Nicole D. Price, CEO of Lively Paradox. Lively Paradox are the people who help people get along. https://livelyparadox.com/ Lively Paradox is a professional training and coaching industry located from […]
On November 23rd, we will hear from Bev Livingston, founder of Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters (MISD). A decade ago, Bev Livingston’s son was arrested and incarcerated. Through the process, she learned just how large and overwhelming the criminal justice system could be for the defendant, and also for their families. She formed […]
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We will hear from Larry Simms, a visually impaired inmate at Western Correctional Center […]
Host Teresa Wilke speaks with Michael P. Whalen, Kansas Appellate Attorney. His record is impressive. He has been involved with over 30 criminal jury trials with over 480 briefs written and over 400 appellate case decisions. Mr. Whalen has appeared before the Kansas Supreme Court 20 times with 14 of those cases resulting in a […]
Let’s talk about it! Guests on Jaws of Justice will be Ryan Sorrell, co-founder of Black Rainbow, an organization dedicated to the liberation of all oppressed peoples, and Q and Patrick of the MillerDream LLC. Black Rainbow grew from when George Floyd was killed by police, on camera, during an arrest in 5/20. Black Rainbow […]
Imagine having front row seats to dramatic performances, watching bigger than life personalities and the rendering of decisions that change lives forever. After 30 years of listening, Connie Solomon will now be the one doing the talking. The Court Reporter speaks! We hope you can join us. Calendar for the week of October 26th: In […]
Host Pat Bartholome will speak with Annie Struby, Blueprint for Safety Coordinator, Rose Brooks Center. In Kansas City, the Rose Brooks Center is a crown jewel of service to those who need help because of domestic violence. The goal of KC Blueprint is to reduce incidence of violence and trauma affecting youth and families and […]
It’s the first Monday of our Pledge Drive! Here is your chance to show your appreciation to the volunteers who bring you Jaws of Justice each week. Host Keith Brown El will talk with Cliff Middleton about justice, truth and his father, Ken Middleton. In February 1990, Ken Middleton and his wife, Kathy were the […]
We had a postponement of the Cliff Middleton interview by Keith Brown El. We will replay: Host Margot Patterson talks with Sister Jeanne Christiansen about the Bakhita Initiative and their coalition to fight Human Trafficking. We will learn about how to spot and report possible cases of human trafficking, what are the most prevalent kinds […]
One in 4 women and one in 10 men experience domestic violence which can take various forms including physical, emotional, sexual, or psychological abuse. For our show on September 28th, we will feature host Pat Bartholome’s interview with Dr. Sara Brammer, Director, and Andrea Raya, MSW, Program Manager, both of Synergy Services, Inc. Synergy Services […]
Host David Bell speaks with KCPD Chief Rick Smith. Richard C. Smith was sworn in as the 45th Chief of Police of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department on August 15, 2017. He joined KCPD as an officer in 1988. As he worked his way up the ranks, he has had assignments in three different patrol divisions, […]
For our show on September 14th, Ricky Kidd will be talking to Teresa Wilke. After 23 years of wrongful incarceration, August 15, 2020 was the one-year anniversary of the date Ricky Kidd regained his deserved freedom. To acknowledge this milestone, he embarked on a cross-country tour – Freedom Lap 2020. At each stop, he recorded […]
Host Latahra Smith will talk about the September 3rd double protest of the KC Freedom Project when they traveled to Jefferson City to file complaints against Jackson County prosecutors Amy McGowan and Dan Hill at the same time demonstrating in KCMO for the discipline of police officers under investigation for their acts. Supporters of KC […]
For our show on August 31st, host David Bell talks with the Hon. Sandra C. Midkiff, who was appointed circuit judge in Jackson County, Missouri by Gov. Robert Holden in 2002. She retired on August 10th, 2020 after serving 18 years on the bench. Tune in as Judge Midkiff discusses her journey and how she […]
For our show on August 24th, host Teresa Wilke talks with Michael Brouwer, Criminal Justice Coordinator, and Matt Cravens, Data Analyst, both at the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Douglas County, KS. Mike Brouwer has more than 23 years of experience in providing mental health and criminal justice-related services. Mike is recognized for his criminal justice […]
For our show on August 17th, host Margot Patterson had scheduled a talk with Kalfani Ture, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Policing at Quinnipiac University, a university located in the middle of the power corridor between Boston and New York City. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Urban Ethnography Project (UEP) at […]
For our show on August 10th, we feature an interesting piece produced by Bill Clause on the topic of police reform. There is an apparent lack of trust, accountability, excessive use of force, discriminatory policies and practices, and inadequate training of police forces. The belief that addressing low-level “disorder” to prevent more serious crimes is […]
Host Keith Brown El has written a treatise on gun violence, Real Reasons for Gun Violence Exposed, which you can read at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8b1IqfUvp7cwNcP1GAyvEw5KO0U3Qdt/view?usp=sharing There are, no doubt, historical and economic reasons for the number of guns and how we use them in our society. We hope our discussion will lead to positive change. We […]
Having worked as a criminal defense attorney for 40 years, Carl Bussey is a fixture in the courtrooms of Kansas City. Energetic, friendly, and frequently seen juggling dockets and phone calls – all while working magic for his clients – a casual observer may never come to understand the truly remarkable story that is Carl […]
On Monday, July 20, host Craig Lubow interviews two candidates for the upcoming Jackson County District Attorney general election – incumbent Jean Peters Baker (Democrat) and her challenger Tracey Chappell (Republican Party). Both are running unopposed in the August 4th Primary Election and so it is likely they will be the candidates in the November […]
Gun Violence will be the subject of a new, statewide journalism project the Kansas City Star has undertaken in Missouri this year in partnership with the national service program Report for America and sponsored by Missouri Foundation for Health. As part of this effort, the Star is reaching out to the community for help. Jaws […]
Mary Fox of St. Louis, Missouri, took office to serve as director of the Missouri State Public Defender System on January 10, 2020. The Missouri State Public Defender System has been in crisis for decades — underfunded and overburdened. The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed a class action lawsuit to limit the number […]
Reaching the pinnacle of her professional career, Mindy Corporon was in the middle of raising her talented boys when tragedy struck. Mindy’s father and oldest son were murdered by a white supremacist intent on killing Jews. Don’t miss Monday’s Jaws of Justice at 9:00 a.m. CST on 90.1 KKFI to hear Mindy discuss with host […]
BDS is an acronym for The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement which is a Palestinian-led campaign promoting various forms of boycott against Israel. On Jaws of Justice Radio Hour, host Margot Patterson will talk with George Smith, a recently retired MU professor and 2018 Nobel Prize laureate about the new anti-BDS legislation that passed the […]
Jaws of Justice Radio Hour will feature hosts Keith Brown El and Ed Pennington talking with Hedy Harden, the chairperson of Missouri Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE) and Maria Miller, also a CURE member, both from St Louis. CURE is an all-volunteer non-profit criminal justice advocacy organization. As a prisoners’ rights organization, […]
Jaws of Justice Radio Hour will have a live interview of Sheryl Ferguson speaking on the recent protests in Kansas City prompted by the death of George Floyd at the hands of the police in Minnesota. Listeners know this is not Sheryl Ferguson’s first time on Jaws of Justice. She spoke with us earlier this […]
“A Pandemic Pivot: From Warfare to Human Care” will be the focus of PeaceWork Kansas City’s ninth annual peace witness on Memorial Day, May 25. The tradition has focused public attention on actual and potential deaths from nuclear weapons production—the 65-year toxic legacy of the old Bannister Federal Complex impacting employees and nearby residents, and […]
Host Elisa Breitenbach speaks with Kim Hart, the Director of The National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center (NCADRC), a non-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to preserving the rights of those falsely accused of child abuse through education. https://falseallegation.org/ Protecting children from harm is an important and noble goal, however the current method used to […]
The Midwest Innocence Project With Exoneree Darryl Burton The inaugural broadcast of Jaws of Justice Radio is hosted by Harriett Khuene and Gabi Otto. They spent the hour with Jay Swearingen Director of the Midwest Innocence Project and Darryl Burton recently exonerated from the Missouri Department of Corrections for a crime he did not commit.
Our Jaws of Justice Radio Hour will have a live interview of Fred Slough by host David Bell. Fred began his legal career as a criminal defense attorney who wanted to try cases to juries. This experience has proven invaluable to him and his clients. He is highly respected among judges, clients, and attorneys alike. […]
Jaws of Justice Radio Hour will begin with Teresa Wilke talking with Cooper Overstreet, a criminal defense attorney with The Swain Law Office. Cooper Overstreet is a Democratic candidate for the District Attorney in Douglas County, KS. He is going to talk with us about mass incarceration, lack of transparency and unfair treatment of minorities […]
Our Jaws of Justice Radio Hour will have a live interview of Curtis Scott Hansen and his attorney, Matt Radefeld, by host Elisa Breitenbach. Curtis Scott Hansen was a teenager when he was indicted in 1989 of the sexual abuse of his three nephews, aged 8, 9 and 10; children who were subsequently placed in […]
Our Jaws of Justice Radio Hour for April 27 will begin with a live interview of Lauren Bonds by host Craig Lubow. Lauren is the Legal Director of the ACLU of Kansas. She will be talking about the lawsuit the Kansas ACLU filed in early April 2020 that asks the Court to compel the State […]
Our Jaws of Justice Radio Hour for April 20 will feature a live interview of Sheryl Ferguson by host Patricia Bartholome. On December 3, 2019, Kansas City police shot and killed 26-year-old Cameron Lamb, a black male, in his own backyard. Sheryl Ferguson knew Cameron Lamb and his family for years. She’s familiar with the […]
Mumia Abu- Jamal – World’s Best-Known Death Row Inmate Our show will air news of Mumia Abu-Jamal, a political activist and journalist. He has been involved with the Black Panther Party and he supported the MOVE Organization in Philadelphia. He covered the 1978 confrontation in which one police officer was killed. Mumia Abu-Jamal was convicted […]
Jaws of Justice programmer Keith Brown El will have a talk with Clifford Miller, an inmate at Western Missouri Correctional Center. Clifford believes he is innocent of the charges that hold him in prison, and he will speak on his experience with the criminal “justice” system. Jaws of Justice Radio Hour will have a re-play […]
We have vulnerable populations because our social caste system exploits people of color and women of all colors. Jaws of Justice will feature an interview with two leaders of the More² Criminal Justice Task Force of Kansas City Kansas – David Grummon, Attorney and Khadijah Hardaway, a community leader. Both are working on all the […]
Secret courts… Freezing courtrooms… Video judges… sounds like the plot to a bad movie set in a third world country. Would it surprise you to know this is happening in the United States of America? In the year 2020? Host David Bell is joined by attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford and they take a look inside the […]
Jaws of Justice programmer Elisa Breitenbach speaks to Major Greg Volker Commander of the Kansas City Police Department Violent Crimes Division, Ann Murphy from Youth RISE and Jennifer Heinemann from Operation Breakthrough. The show will be a discussion about the murder problem we are facing in Kansas City. As a community we must find ways […]
In 2012, St. Louis voters chose to eliminate the state review board appointed by the Missouri Governor to oversee their police department and moved control of the police directly to the city. The system used for Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) governance is a Missouri Governor-appointed Board of Police Commissioners, too. Kansas City is still […]
A group of prisoners at the South-Central Correctional Center in Licking MO have started a program called Resistance Against Prison Pipelines, also known as RAPP. On 2/17, Jaws of Justice Radio aired recorded interviews with two of them, Ozzie Collins and Derrick Peace. On February 24th, we will play Keith Brown El’s interview with the […]
A group of prisoners at the South-Central Correctional Center in Licking MO have started a program called Resistance Against Prison Pipelines, also known as RAPP. On 2/17, host Keith Brown El will air his recorded interview with two of them, Ozzie Collins and Derrick Peace. They are all three interested in reducing high incarceration rates, […]
On Monday, 2/10, at 9 AM, host Elisa Breitenbach is back for a discussion with Teresa Woody, Litigation Director, and Christina Ostmeyer, Communications and Digital Advocacy Director of Kansas Appleseed. Kansas Appleseed is a nonprofit network of 17 Centers across the U.S. and Mexico, dedicated to advancing justice and opportunities that help low-income people and […]
For the first part of the hour, we will replay from our 1/6/20 show. Host Keith Brown El talks with Edward Pennington, Jeffery Scott and Willie Copeland, three men who were recently released from prison. They’ll talk about their prison experiences and discuss the transition back into society. On the second part of Jaws of […]
On today’s show, Host Latahra Smith interviews Keith Carnes, an inmate in Missouri who says he did not commit the crime for which he is serving time. Latahra has studied Carnes’ case, read transcripts of depositions and trial testimony, interviewed experts and sought out witnesses in Kansas City’s toughest neighborhoods. Smith believes that Carnes is […]
James Shelby, aka Qadhafi, has been incarcerated in Missouri for over 22 years. While inside, Qadhafi was active with the NAACP prison branches and he helped to found the Missouri chapter of IWW’s Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee (IWOC). Since his release five months ago, Qadhafi has continued to be a leader in the struggle. He […]
Host Teresa Wilke will talk with Victoria Ferguson about the social action group she has organized, Justice 4 Inmate’s. Their goal is to hopefully bring change, reform and accountability with respect to issues caused by the housing of inmates in the state of Missouri. They are a voluntary and open group. On January 23th, they […]
New Douglas County KS Criminal Justice Coordinator, Mike Brouwer, brings a wealth of experience in criminal justice and behavioral health to Douglas County KS, where Lawrence is located. He will be our guest and talk with host, Teresa Wilke, about what has been learned since their large jail was built in 1999. In response to […]
2019 Legal Year In Review – Our Lawyers Break It Down The end of the year traditionally brings our panel of lawyers, Craig Lubow, David Bell and Robin Martinez together to talk about the Supreme Court rulings, new laws, legislative actions and cases that will have a lasting effect on our lives. Tune in and […]
The Dayroom Club – An Award Winning Play By Patty Prewitt; and A Plea For Clemency Today we reair The Day Room Club by Patty Prewitt, a play that gives you a look into the day to day routine at the Women’s Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia, MO also gives us a lesson […]
Why They Come and American Prisons in Honduras In the first half of our program, we will replay “Why They Come and American Prisons in Honduras” from 7/29/19 Jaws of Justice Radio. Host Margot Patterson gets a first hand view of what is happening in Honduras from Judy Ancel and Karen Spring. Karen Spring, a […]
Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense And Their Be SMART Gun Safety Program Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America launched the Be SMART campaign to raise awareness that responsible gun storage – storing guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition – can save children’s lives. Be SMART emphasizes that it’s an adult responsibility […]
Clark-Fox Family Foundation on Mass Incarceration Host Pat Bartholome interviews Samantha Stangl, Programs Manager for the Clark-Fox Family Foundation. The Clark-Fox Family Foundation was founded in St. Louis in 2004 by husband and wife team Maxine Clark and Bob Fox. The Clark-Fox Family Foundation supports the growth and prosperity of the St. Louis metropolitan region […]
Death Penalty Update Gregory Joseph, Program Director at National Coalition Against the Death Penalty, joins host Craig Lubow to discuss trends in the death penalty. This will include new moratoriums, Trump’s attempt to resume the death penalty at the federal level, and exonerations. Bipartisan attempts to repeal the death penalty in some states. One phone […]
Who Was Angie Schroer and Why Did Indepence Police Say She Committed Suicide? Today’s broadcast is two parts of the story of Angie Schroer. In the first half host Jeff Humfeld talks to Angie’s Mother, Jackie Schroer about her daughter, as a child and on up to adulthood until she was killed, as well as […]
Finding Amy McGowan……Unethical Amy McGowan has retired from the Douglass County Prosecutor’s office under pressure from the claims of prosecutorial misconduct. The ruling that set Ricky Kidd free has given those who want to hold Amy McGowan accountable for her long history of unethical behaviour the language they needed to get the Office of Chief […]
The Fines and Fees Justice Center The Fines and Fees Justice Center (FFJC), located in New York City, seeks to catalyze a movement to eliminate the fines and fees that distort justice. Their goal is to eliminate fees in the justice system and to ensure that fines are equitably imposed and enforced. The FFJC’s national […]
Empower Missouri Annual Conference Takes On Hunger The highlighted issue for the Empower Missouri 2019 Conference is food insecurity and evidence-based public policy solutions to hunger. The conference will be held 10am to 4:30pm, Saturday, November 9th in the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Dr SW, Columbia, MO 65203. The conference is $35 […]
The Willow Domestic Violence Center The Willow Domestic Violence Center dedicates itself to restoring the health and safety of people who have experienced domestic violence or human trafficking by providing safety, education, and advocacy. All of their services are free of charge, confidential, and available to all survivors of domestic abuse and human trafficking who […]
Ricky Kidd Talks With Fellow Exoneree Laquanda “Faye” Jacobs Lamonte Mcintyre, LaQuanda Jacobs and Ricky Kidd Unfortunately Ms Jacobs was not able to join us for this broadcast but we will have her on at a later date. Instead host David Bell spoke to Ricky Kidd about his case and the legal issues and unethical […]
The Other Collateral Consequences; Subconscious Effects of Incarceration The impact of the criminal justice system on employment, housing and voting is well known. But what about the other collateral consequences? The ones that implant themselves in our subconscious and continue to shape how we view persons in the system and how they view themselves for […]
Listen to a recording of this episode by hitting the Play link above. The downloadable Podcast will be posted by Monday Sept 30th. In The Executioner’s Shadow The new documentary In the Executioner’s Shadow casts a penetrating look at the consequences of the death penalty through three powerful stories – the rare perspective of a […]
Local Homelessness Advocate Troy Robinson Troy Robinson is homeless and has shown the community around 35th and Prospect that sometimes those with the least can make the biggest difference. Troy has been collecting clothes, food and more then sharing them with others in need. What Troy is really sharing is love thy neighbor as a […]
Jenkins v City of Jennings In 2015 eight plaintiffs filed suit against the City of Jennings. The complaint alleged that impoverished city residents were jailed solely because of their inability to pay court fines and fees from traffic and other municipal violations. No meaningful inquiry was made of their ability to pay, and the City […]
Holding Amy McGowen, and all Prosecutors, Accountable With the release this week of another wrongfully convicted man we look at the issue of Prosecutorial Misconduct, in particular that of Amy McGowen former Jackson County Prosecutor who nows works in the Douglass County, KS Prosecutor’s office. Ms McGowan not only withheld evidence in the case of […]
Bobby Bostic Doesn’t Want Kids Making The Same Mistakes He Did Bobby Bostic is serving the longest sentence in Missouri given to a juvenile for non-homicide offenses. At 16 years old Bostic and his accomplice robbed a group of people delivering Christmas presents and shot two then later carjacked another woman. No one was seriously […]
Family United Transportation Services – Connecting Families With Their Incarcerated Loved Ones No one goes to prison alone, their family is affected in a variety of ways and staying connected with one’s family while incarcerated is one of the most important factors in reducing recidivism. Many poor families cannot afford to make the trip to […]
Cannabis, Hemp, and Injustice What is cannabis… is it pot, hemp… what? Keith Washburn interviews Mark Buddemeyer, who is the owner and director of operations for KC GREENFIELDS, a local cannabis consulting company with over 25 years of experience in the legal cannabis industry. Our topics on Monday will include: The corrupt story of how […]
Who Was Angie Schroer and Why Did Indepence Police Say She Committed Suicide? Today’s broadcast is two parts of the story of Angie Schroer. In the first half host Jeff Humfeld talks to Angie’s Mother, Jackie Schroer about her daughter, as a child and on up to adulthood until she was killed, as well as […]
COUNT TIME! The Life and Times of Patricia Prewitt A solo performance by Elizabeth Ann Townsend – Awarded Best Production in the 2016 St. Lou Fringe Festival. (Note – today’s broadcast is of an edited version of the play to fit JoJR’s time constraints.) In the early morning hours of February 18, 1984, Patty Prewitt […]
Judy Henderson – Pardoned After 35 Years Judy Henderson and her boyfriend at the time Greg Cruzan were charged with the 1981 murder of a jewelry store owner in Springfield, MO. Henderson wasn’t the one who pulled the trigger yet she got 50 years and Cruzan got acquitted. Since 2004 three different Governors had denied […]
Legislative Wrap Up With KS Representative J Russell Jennings And MO Representative Judy Morgan Host Teresa Wilke will talk with KS State Representative J Russell Jennings and Host Jeff Humfeld talks with MO State Representative Judy Morgan about the good and bad bills that passed and didn’t pass in their respective 2019 Legislative sessions. Kansas […]
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Today we begin with excerpts of From The Vault #0459 – a quick montage of recordings that Pacifica Radio Recorded of Angela Davis from 1969 to The Wall Street Occupy Movement in 2011, then a longer recording of a February 23, 2015 conversation between Professor Angela Davis and the University of Southern California’s Dr. Michele […]
Reentry Is Hard For Exonerees Too As more and more wrongfully convicted citizens are exonerated the issue of compensation has come to the fore. In Missouri only those exonerated by DNA are eligible for compensation and it isn’t automatic. Kansas recently passed a compensation law for exonerees that is still being figured out. The problem […]
Brian Daldorph, Mentoring Prison Poets We replay an interview from June of 2018 Brian Daldorph has been involved with prison poetry programs at the Lawrence Jail and the Kansas Penitentiary at Lansing, KS. He is the Editor/Poetry Editor of Coal City Review, an Independent Literary Review published annually by the Coal City Review Press. The […]
Mental Illness Behind Bars Since the 1980’s when funding for community mental health centers was cut drastically the number of people in prison because of mental illness has risen steadily. Wardens and Corrections officials from state and local prisons and jails acknowledge they are ill equipped to handle those inmates that have emotional problems. More […]
Ricky Kidd, The Fight For Exoneration – Advocates Outside The Courtroom The fight to win the freedom of Ricky Kidd, wrongly convicted of murder, came down to four days of evidentiary hearings in a Gallatin, MO courtroom last week. There …
The Case Of Victor Vickers Raises Questions Victor Vickers and Garron T Briggs were convicted of a 2011 home invasion, murder and shooting in what appeared to be search for drugs. The surviving victim did not initially identify Vickers, someone she knew and with whom she had gone to school. The lack of physical evidence […]
Can A Black Man Plead Self Defense In Jackson County? The case of Cameron Gines has raised the question of whether a black man can claim self defense in Jackson County. Cameron was attacked repeatedly at a convenience store on E 23rd St and retreated from his attacker more than once. It was not until […]
Replay of – Bail Bonds, Bad Policy Jaws of Justice Radio took a look at the Bail Bond industry in December of 2018, the arguments used to support it, the unfair effects on the poor, the negative effects on the economy and local communities. We replay three interviews Jamie Jackson did with groups working to […]
Is The 1988 Fire Fighters Case Really Solved? In the early hours of a late November day in 1988 KCMO Firefighters were called to the scene of a PU truck fire at a construction site in South Kansas City. While they were putting out the truck fire the noticed a second fire across the street […]
David Robinson, Charges Dropped After 18 Years of Incarceration On May 14, 2018 David Robinson was released after almost 18 years in the MO Corrections System. He had been wrongfully convicted and in the release order from the MO Supreme Court they agreed that Robinson had met his burden of proof and established what’s known […]
Many of our listeners will recognise Michael Steven Smith as one of the hosts of Law and Disorder which airs on KKFI Tuesday mornings at 9 AM. He often interviews “Lawyers You’ll Like”, a recurring segment on L&D. This feature …
Arlin Buyert Got Kicked Out Of Lansing Prison Arlin Buyert grew up on a farm in Iowa, he flew planes over Vietnam during the war and until recently he taught poetry at the Kansas penitentiary in Lansing, KS. Arlin is …
Veronica’s Voice Has A Lot Going On Veronica’s Voice has a lot going on creating a survivor-informed, realistic, and meaningful alternative to prostitution like Magdalene House where they provide women exiting ‘the life’ up to two years of affordable transitional …
Mothers On Mentoring 2nd Annual Mother Daughter Expo The mission of Mothers On Mentoring is to strengthen mother/daughter relationships. Cultivate positive, strong successful women for the future. Equip girls on the path of destruction, with the proper tools they need …
The Movement To Elect Progressive Prosecutors In MO And Nationwide It has been said that the most powerful person in any courtroom is the not the Judge but rather the Prosecutor. This is because of the Prosecutor’s ability to determine …
Alvin Sykes, SB 102 – Kansas Closed Case Task Force And More Alvin Sykes has been a voice in the wilderness calling out the inequities of our Justice System and working with legislators and numerous other citizens to propose and …
Barry Grissom Former US Attorney In Kansas Barry Grissom retired as US Attorney for the district of Kansas in 2016 and in April of 2018, he founded the Grissom Law Group which additionally focused on public policy advocacy. In 2018, …
Angie Williams Immigration Attorney Host Craig Lubow talks with attorney Angie Williams. Her Practice is devoted exclusively to representing immigrants and their families in complex removal and family based immigration matters, federal criminal defense and defending and advising non-citizen criminal …
Tremayne Guinn And Ricky Kidd – Using Poetry To Endure Wrongful Convictions Jaws of Justice Radio has committed to bringing forward cases of wrongful conviction each month in 2019. Some are the victims of mistaken identity, or faulty forensic evidence …
The East Hill Singers is a unique, internationally know prison chorus located at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, KS. Founded in 1995, the chorus has grown in size and prominence to include up to 50 inmate singers. The unique aspect …
Legal Wrap Up of 2018 with David Bell and Robin Martinez Today on Jaws of Justice Radio local Attorneys David Bell and Robin Martinez give us their picks of the important legal decisions of 2018. Past wrap ups have focused …
Coming Home From Prison Ain’t Easy – A Call In Show call in – 816-931-5534 This time of year families gather in celebration and reunite with those they do not get to see on a regular basis. It is often …
The Myths And Inequities Of The Bail Bond System, Bad Policy? Jaws of Justice Radio takes a look at the Bail Bond industry, the arguments used to support it, the unfair effects on the poor, the negative effects on the …
Can Court Watching Hold the Judiciary Accountable? What is the importance of court watching in order to assure trust and confidence in public proceedings? The trial court is supposed to conduct its proceedings and other public business openly. The court …
The Dayroom Club by Patty Prewitt, Broadcast Premiere Of The Award Winning Play Prison Performing Arts, St. Louis Missouri, produced The Dayroom Club by Patty Prewitt as a radio podcast in 2018 from a workshop cast of inmates at the …
Sahj Kaya of Exonerate MA People Justice Initiative Inc. Exonerate MA People Justice Initiative is formulated to address the injustices and the inhumanness of the penal industrial complex, which allows for the existence of a “new Jim crow” 21st century …
Loren Stanton, President of the NE Kansas Chapter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Today’s subject is the Castle Doctrine (a legal doctrine that designates a person’s abode or any legally occupied place, for example, a vehicle or …
The Viacrucis del Migrante, also known as the Central American migrant caravan, are annual migrant caravans of Central Americans organized by Pueblo Sin Fronteras. Viacrucis caravans have usually been organized since 2010 by the migrants themselves, who set off during …
JAWS OF JUSTICE RADIO WILL START AT ABOUT 9:10 AM TODAY Medical Marijuana On The Ballot In Missouri There are three ballot initiatives that would legalize medical marijuana for the November 6th election. Amendment 2 is sponsored by New Approach …
Medical Parole Denied to Inmates Crossroads remains in some state of lockdown after over four months. Host Latahra Smith, organizer of Missouri Families for Inmate Rights, speaks with family members of James Bell and Michael Scott. They are inmates at the CROSSROADS …
Mass Incarceration – How Did We Get Here? What Do We Do Now? Incarceration in the United States is one of the main forms of punishment and rehabilitation for the commission of felony and other offenses. The United States has …
MOCURE Conference – Families And Inmates Fighting For Their Human Rights America has more people per capita incarcerated, by a large margin, than any other nation on the planet. The land of the free is anything but, and the number …
Adam Winkler On His New Book; We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won their Civil Rights Today we talk with Adam Winkler, professor of law at UCLA, about his new book, “We the Corporations: How American Businesses Won their Civil …
Advocacy Programs Join Forces for Survivors of Homicide Three extraordinary local organizations are joining forces with Corey’s Network in helping the community by sharing common information while trying to help as many clients as possible. They have partnered to help …
Inmates And Their Families Fight MO Department of Corrections Over Lockdown At CrossRoads – A Human Rights Disaster The Inmates at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, Mo have been locked down for over 100 days now getting out of their …
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Death sentencing and executions in the United States have steadily been declining in recent years. Despite these trends, death sentences continue to be imposed in a handful of states while the flaws and …
Employment Discrimination: Impact On Women, A Conversation With Jane McQueeny The 2018 Women’s Equality Week in Kansas City starts on Sunday August 19th, 5:30 to 7 PM at the Blue Room, 18th and Vine, KCMO. This week long discussion includes …
Attorney and Author Dee Wampler On Gun Rights, The Cops And Your Rights Dee Wampler’s new book is titled The Gun Rights Handbook, a look at the changes to Missouri gun laws. He has a number of other books including …
Kansas City Mental Health Crisis Center We replay a segment from July of last year. The idea of a triage center for police to take people with emotional or intoxication problems instead of jail has been successful in other cities. …
Can WE Change This Thing? The Community Speaks Out About Crossroads Correctional Lockdown 816-931-5534 is the on air line to call in and voice your concerns In mid May some of the prisoners at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, MO …
Crossroads Correctional Center, Can This Be Fixed? A Conversation with Adult Facilities Director Alana Boyles In mid May some of the prisoners at Crossroads Correctional Center in Cameron, MO refused to leave the chow hall after the evening meal. As …
Lawrence Anti-Trafficking Task Force and Education Association- LATTE Three grandmothers, after hearing about the atrocities of human trafficking and the lack of awareness in the Lawrence, Kansas area, went in search of a local community organization to volunteer their help. …
8th Annual Penny Mill, Inc. Community Empowerment Event Host Craig Lubow talks with Melvin Merritt Director of Penny Mill about the Free Food, Entertainment, Information, Raffles, Games, Family Fun and activities at this years event. The Penny Mill event provides …
Let The Truth Be Known, Systematic Oppression Of The Incarcerated Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters (MISD) invites you to participate in a search for truth, transparency and protection under the law for all persons affected by incarceration. They bring …
Representatives Judy Morgan and Brandon Ellington On MO Legislature And The Governor(s) The last few years has seen a lot of obstructionism, finger pointing, political posturing and more in the MO Legislature. The slow motion car wreck of the legislature …
Please consider showing your support by calling 888-931-0901 and donating today Michael Sharma-Crawford – The Intersection Of Criminal Law And Immigration W. Michael Sharma-Crawford is an aggressive litigator and compassionate advocate of fairness in immigration law. As a former law …
Prison Uprisings And Slave Labor In Prisons The Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee (IWOC), are a prisoner-led section of the Industrial Workers of the World. They struggle to end prison slavery along with allies and supporters on the outside. On September …
The National Religious Campaign Against Torture The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is a membership organization committed to ending U.S.-sponsored torture, and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. Since its formation in January 2006, more than 300 religious organizations have …
Robinson, Amrine and Griffin Exoneration in MO Many of you will know of Joe Amrine and Reggie Griffin as men who spent years in prison for crimes they did not commit Now the Missouri Supreme Court has released David Robinson …
Youth Ambassadors – Looking At Poverty Through The Eyes Of Children 3,000,000 – TEENAGERS DROP OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL EACH YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES 10% – ONLY 10% OF THESE TEENAGERS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR TODAY’S JOB MARKET 80% …
Warrant Clinics and A Personal Story Of Being Arrested On A Warrant Warrants are issued when citizens do not show up for court dates or pay fines and fees related to traffic violations, codes violations and for fugitives from criminal …
Guns Are Just One Reason Why Children Die For almost 40 years, Child Trends has been a leading institution in the effort to improve the lives and prospects of all children and youth through rigorous research. Their work has helped …
Changing The Role Of Police In Schools **A rebroadcast from January 2018 Police officers are fixtures in most schools today and their role has changed over time from protecting the students from outside dangers to enforcing school rules and even …
Why do Prosecutors Overcharge Suspects? Prosecutors overcharge suspects all the time in an effort to coerce them to plead guilty, to get them to testify against others, to pad their conviction numbers and other reasons. In today’s atmosphere where the …
A Broken Rose Organization for Battered Women and Children A Broken Rose Organization will provide a variety of resources for the women and children to help them lead a more positive and a more fulfilling life without having to deal …
**Our guest Nathan El was unable to make it into the studio for this interview, we hope to reschedule him in the future. Host Melvin Merritt, Producer Jeff Humfeld and JoJ volunteer Keith Brown El discussed the issue of guns …
Ricky Kidd and Frank Pollina – Two Stories of Reaching Within To Find Ones True Self While Incarcerated For many of us our image of prison has been shaped by the news and entertainment media, as well as politicians and …
When The Punishment Never Ends Host David Bell brings together a panel to talk about the collateral consequences of criminal convictions on defendants and their families. Next, they explore the various initiatives underway from pretrial diversion to drug court to …
KCMO Human Relations Department Talks Housing Discrimination A rebroadcast of our conversation with the KCMO Human Relations Department from last May about their efforts to help former felons find housing. One of the factors that makes it easier for the …
Moms On Mentoring – MOM Mothers on Mentoring is a project of Transitional Freedom Campaign that pairs girls 6-18 with mothers to build mother daughter relationships and a sisterhood among the participants. The program is designed to fight the effects …
Life sometimes hands you lemons, first our guests from ArchCity Defenders had to cancel at the last moment and then our guest who was to tell her story of being arrested for a traffic violation couldn’t answer the phone = …
A Look At The 2018 MO Legislative Session With Representative Brandon Ellington A handful of bills Representative Ellington is sponsoring, there are a lot more – HB 1987 – Removes the statute of limitations for certain actions of child abuse …
A Travesty Of Justice Continues: The Reggie Clemmons Story The recent acceptance of a plea bargain by Reggie Clemmons has removed him from death row and even opened up the possibility of parole somewhere in the future but Reggie continues …
KKFI Pledge Drive is on Now – Call 888-931-0901 to Donate or on Line http://www.kkfi.org/ Carl Burris Tells All About Foster Care In Kansas And Give Recommendations For Change Carl Burris spent part of his childhood in the Kansas Foster …
KCKS NAACP Working To Keep Young People Out of Prison The Kansas City, Kansas Chapter of the NAACP has been working on the problem of young people being funneled into prison instead of the workforce for years. They are partnering …
Inequity In School Funding And Student Outcomes A first hand observation by an educator on how inequities in funding for schools in prosperous and poor communities makes a difference in student outcomes. New JoJR volunteer Foster Moore talks with his …
A Conversation With Wyandotte County Prosecutor Mark Dupree Sr. Mark A. Dupree, Sr., is the District Attorney of Wyandotte County, KS, the 4th largest county in the State of Kansas. Mr. Dupree leads an office of (60) employees and manages …
New Years Day Look Back At Justice in Missouri, Kansas and USA In 2017 Jaws of Justice Radio’s Yearly look back at important legal decisions, legislation and more in Missouri, Kansas and nationally. Jaws of Justice Radio hosts Lawyers Craig …
Christmas Morning Coffee with Jaws of Justice Radio – A Look Back, A Look Forward The volunteers of Jaws of Justice Radio come to visit on Christmas Morning when we will maybe update stories we covered in the past year, …
A Family Coping With Murder Of Alexis Murder Alexis Mitchell was a 16 year old girl that was severely wounded in a shooting at the Park Meadows Apartments on December 13th and died two days later. While someone has been …
Filming The KCMOPD Can Get You Hurt Filming the police is legal, but that doesn’t protect you from abuse and arrest if you try. Today’s guest, JJ was trying to help a lost girl at the Quik-Trip on Main find …
Lawrence, KS Is Working On An Alternative to Jail For Those With Mental Disorders The continued underfunding of mental health services has been a problem for decades and is a contributing factor to overcrowding in jails and prisons across the …
Victimized By Two Men And The Justice System As Well Christy DiMaggio is a strong woman that is fighting for custody of her child, a child that the courts awarded to his father, a drug user, who beat Christy and …
Voices Of The People Feeding The Community Thanksgiving Dinner The 11th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is coming up on Wednesday November 22nd and there is a need for donations of food clothing, toys and your time. Oh, let’s not forget …
District Defender, Ruth Petsch Explains Why Public Defenders Are Refusing New Cases? The Missouri Public Defenders system is collapsing under the weight of caseloads they cannot handle. Local Public Defenders recently gathered in Jackson County Circuit Judge Patrick W. Campbell’s …
Hanan Ashrawi On Palestinians Under Israeli Justice Hanan Ashrawi, Palestinian leader, legislator, activist and scholar who served as a member of the Leadership Committee of the Palestinian delegation to the Middle East peace process beginning with the Madrid Peace Conference …
Victimized By Two Men And The Justice System As Well Christy DiMaggio is a strong woman that is fighting for custody of her child, a child that the courts awarded to his father, a drug user, who beat Christy and …
Lamonte McIntyre, Wrongfully Convicted, 23 Years Imprisoned, How Did This Happen? Lamonte McIntyre, Wrongfully Convicted, 23 Years Imprisoned, How Did This Happen? How many others has this happened to? How do we find the others and set them free? Is …
KKFI Fall Fund Drive, Call 888-931-0901 to show your support for KKFI and Jaws of Justice Radio **For a donation of $50 or more we will say thank you with a copy of Ricky’s book of Poetry, Vivid Expressions Vivid …
Gun Culture In America Explained There many differing interpretations of the Second Amendment to the US Constitution that guarantees citizens the right to bear arms. Over the years and especially the last few decades numerous, federal, state and local lawmakers …
JoJR is sorry that Bob Jones of Gentlemen of the Roundtable was not available for broadcast, we will endeavor to reschedule with him. Please listen as Kansas Legal Services extend their interview. The Who, What and where of Kansas Legal …
Christine McDonald, Restoration House and More A lot has happened since we last talked with Christine McDonald, she has a book out titled Cry Purple and her new book The Same Kind Of People a practical study and action guide …
Who Was Ryan Stokes and Why Did The KCMO Police Kill Him? We replay our interviews with Ryan Stokes’ family, friends and attorney for the family because this case needs to be kept in front of the public. It has …
The River And The Sea, A Story Of Forgiveness Author Julia Laughlin will be in Kansas City as part of the Women’s Equality Week Events. Her new book The River And The Sea, A Story Of Forgiveness tells the story …
On The Inside Looking Out – The Jackson County Jail And Courts Revealed There has been a lot of news about the Jackson County Jail lately, but much less about the system that keeps the jail populated. We have heard …
Non-custodial Parental Abduction and Alienation of Children Jodi Mueller has been fighting for access to her children after they were illegally taken from her by her ex-husband. He took them to Iowa where he had a sympathetic court system that …
Replay of Last Year’s Prisoner Strike We air a broadcast from September of last year with host Keith Brown El, he is joined by Peter, Brianna and Karl as well as a striking prisoner of the Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee …
Set Up? Child Porn Files Put On Your Computer Without Your Knowledge…It Does Happen Dr Michael Taylor’s son was a student at UMKC studying for his classes one evening when he decided to take a break and check out his …
Empower MO Meets New Director Of MODOC On Wednesday July 12th the Criminal Justice Committee of Empower MO met with Anne Precythe, new Director of the Missouri Department of Correections and Alana Boyles, Director of the Division of Adult Institutions. …
Jordan Belcher, Author, Publisher, Formerly Incarcerated Felony Books is a publishing company centered around riveting hiphop fiction. Established in 2011, Felony Books has published several bestselling novels and is a home to well-written, daring literature based on real crime around …
Kansas City Mental Health Crisis Center The idea of a triage center for police to take people with emotional or intoxication problems instead of jail has been successful in other cities. The was already a plan in place when a …
Journey To New Life – Helping Citizens Returning From Prison Anyone re-entering the community after prison faces many roadblocks to success. But, for those dealing with the additional challenges of mental illness or prior trauma, substance abuse and a history of incarceration, …
Bessie’s House – Helping the Homeless in NE KC Bessie’s House is a loving, Christ-like response to the spiritual, economic, and social poverty across the city of Kansas City, Missouri; with focus on the Old Northeast neighborhood area. They are …
Missouri’s Parole Board Is Broken…But You Already Knew That Attorney Mae Quinn has filed a number of law suits for prisoners in the Missouri Department of Corrections. She found an explosive issue with the Missouri Parole Board in the discovery …
Jaws of Justice Radio will start at about 9:15 AM due to Pledge Drive Author Lance LoRusso On Police Reaction To Criticism JoJR interviewed Lance LoRusso in July of 2014 about his book WHEN COPS KILL: THE AFTERMATH OF A …
Veterans Community Project – Tiny Houses The Veterans Community Project’s Mission is “We are determined to make a difference in the lives of homeless Veterans, a task accomplished only by community for community. We are building Veterans Village – a …
KCMO Human Relations Department Talks Housing Discrimination One of the factors that makes it easier for the formerly incarcerated to succeed at reintegrating into society is stable housing. Many returnees even with employment and support are often denied housing because …
Millions For Prisoner’s Human Rights March On Washington As the prison population in the United States has grown well beyond that of any other nation the issue of how those prisoners are treated is coming to the forefront. America is …
Just imagine the feelings of helplessness and despair from being incarcerated for something you did not do. One day you are free and then suddenly you find yourself trapped in a concrete jail cell trying to figure out what’s happening. …
Floyd Bledsoe – A Kansas Exoneree Floyd Bledsoe spent 15 years in prison for the murder of his 14-year-old sister-in-law. His brother, originally confessed to the brutal rape and killing, then recanted and blamed Floyd. Years later Floyd’s brother once …
KOCH Industries For Criminal Justice and Prison Reform? The Koch brothers are known for their support of the American Legislative Exchange Council that pushes the interests of business and socially conservative legislation. ALEC has written numerous pieces of legislation that …
A Warrior Against The War On Drugs – Dean Becker Tells How And Why Dean Becker started his career in law enforcement as a military policeman and continued as a police officer once he returned to civilian life. Since 2002 …
HahnScratch – A New Blog Looks Behind The Bars Sometimes the internet serves up something really interesting and….well human. Such is the case when I came across a blog called HahnScratch, that details life for one person behind bars. It …
KCMO Ballot To NORMALize Marijuana? The election tomorrow in KCMO will include a ballot initiative to reduce the penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana to a $25 fine. While it is a step in the right direction is …
Momma On A Mission – Working Eliminate Murder In Our Community Momma On a Mission, Inc is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) advocacy program for the families of homicide victims: helping them with emotional support, awareness of services, and organizing community …
Sheri Hall and Jessica Ayala, 2 Poets: Life Like It Is Reading the history books will make you think history is shaped by political leaders, generals, people’s movements and the like, but it is the artists, the novelist, THE POETS, …
Giving Yourself Real Love – Women Working To Eliminate Domestic Abuse G.Y.R.L. is a grassroots group of Women that came about to change the attitudes, learned behaviors and misconceptions that made domestic abuse a hidden but accepted practice in their …
StopGap Inc – Helping Young People Aging Out Of Foster Care Survive and Thrive **This is a reairing from JoJR show on February 23, 2015 Host Allie Catherine Bush talks with Justine Burton, CEO/Founder of StopGap Incorporated of Lawrence Kansas. …
Answers For Your Questions on Child Support In Kansas On our broadcast today we return to our discussion about child support and you are invited to join the discussion. Host Craig Lubow will be talking with Sheryl Bussell, a Court …
Youth Ambassadors – Empowering Young People Youth Ambassadors, established in 2010, is an educational, not-for-profit employment program designed to empower underserved youth with the knowledge that they as teenagers have a vital voice. They have the power to be active …
Update on Local Wrongful Convictions With KC Freedom Project Host Jeff Humfeld talks with Latahra Smith about a couple Local cases of wrongful conviction and the hurdles they face in proving their innocence. Updates from the ACLU in Kansas and …
PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR JAWS OF JUSTICE RADIO AND KKFI BY DONATING TODAY – CALL 888-931-0901 OR GO ONLINE KKFI.ORG While we have entered a period in our country where confrontation and recrimination are the order of the day …
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, EFF champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. We work to …
Wyandotte County Court Trustee, Sheryl Bussell Answers Your Questions on Child Support On our broadcast today a discussion about child support and you are invited to join the discussion. Host Craig Lubow will be talking with Sheryl Bussell, a Court …
In our original broadcast we had to edit the Interview with Andrea James to fit our format, the podcast above includes the complete interview. Families For Justice As Healing At Families for Justice as Healing, they organize formerly incarcerated women …
Conviction Integrity Units – Will It Pass In The MO Legislature? The new show, Conviction on ABC has brought the idea of a Conviction Integrity Unit to a much wider segment of our population than any debate in a state …
Pulled Over – A Study of KCMO Traffic Stops Did you know there are two different types of traffic stops? Many of us have experienced the bad driving stop, for speeding or other infraction that result in a citation and …
The Death Penalty, Update on Elections, Prosecutor Misconduct and a Victim’s Family Member Speaks Out….and Your Calls The Death Penalty was on the ballot in California and Nebraska, we find out what happened. One of the main arguments against the …
Truckers Against Trafficking Modern-day slavery, or human trafficking exists whenever people are bought and sold for forced labor or commercial sex. Human trafficking has been reported in all 50 states, and the number of victims in the United States is …
Four Generations: Life On The East Side, Family, Work and The Police – Part 2 Host David Bell talks with four Generations of the same family that have lived on the east Side of KCMO. On our first broadcast Mr …
Literacy KC Is Creating Brighter Futures Literacy KC’s Mission is “To advance literacy within the Kansas City metropolitan area through direct services, advocacy, and collaboration.” Literacy KC offers a welcoming community for adults and families to improve literacy skills and …
BACA- Bikers Against Child Abuse Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc. (B.A.C.A.) exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. We exist as a body of Bikers to empower children to not feel afraid of the world …
Helping Murder Victim’s Families, Mothers In Charge, Momma On A Mission and Corey’s Network Inc The shock and stress on families that lose a loved one to violence is unbelievable. The suddenness of the loss is compounded over and over …
True Or False? Polygraphs In The Justice System Lie detectors, Polygraphs are used by employers and police to try to determine the truthfulness of employees, witnesses and the accused. They are not admissible in court because they are not considered …
****Because of the pledge drive we will be starting at about 9:20 AM instead of 9 AM Call In 888-931-0901 The Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughter Women Of Courage Awards and Celebration Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters support …
Read the Announcement of the Nationally Coordinated Prisoner Workstoppage for Sept 9, 2016 at https://iwoc.noblogs.org/post/2016/04/01/announcement-of-nationally-coordinated-prisoner-workstoppage-for-sept-9-2016/ Excerpt from statement – Our protest against prison slavery is a protest against the school to prison pipeline, a protest against police terror, a protest …
Voter Registration, And Efforts to Suppress Voting in Kansas, Missouri And Nationwide Social Worker Helper Is Registering Voters Across The Country Host Margot Patterson talks with Deona Hooper of Social Worker Helper about the voter registration drive they started last …
The Trial Of The Medicare 23 Clergy from across the state of Missouri conferred in 2014 and decided they had to address what they saw as mean spirited agenda in the legislature that was hurting families in the state. They …
Max Parthas, Will Be In KC For The MO CURE Conference Talking About Abolishing The Duly Convicted Exception Clause Max Parthas of New Abolitionist Radio will be the Keynote speaker at the Missouri CURE conference here in Kansas City Saturday …
Too Many Murders, Too Many Funerals – Cory’s Network Needs Help Without an advocate, families are left to find resources on their own. They are alone to talk with police and face the media. Additionally, they must find their own …
The Criminal Appeals Process With Attorney Kent Gipson For the past 30 years, Kent Gipson has focused his practice exclusively on representing citizens that have been accused or convicted of crimes at both trial and on appeal. Over the years, …
While folks are working to legalize medical cannabis across the nation CBD oil (hemp oil) is already legal in every state and has many therapeutic benefits with negligible harmful side effects. The CBD store at 18th and Oak is a …
NOTE: We apologize for nyou who were listening in to hear an update on Byron Case, the computer dogs ate our homework, but we will be bringing you that interview later in the month. Momma On A Mission Replay Momma …
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, EFF champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation through impact litigation, policy analysis, grassroots activism, and technology development. We work to …
If you were unable to call in or your call was dropped we apologize. Please send your comment or question to jawsofjusticeradio@yahoo.com and they will be passed along to our hosts. David Bell, Melissa Patterson-Hazley Return To Discuss The Issues …
Call in when they open the phone lines – 816-931-5534 David Bell, Melissa Patterson-Hazley And You Discuss The Issues Of The Day Local Attorney David Bell and Melissa Patterson-Hazley PHD, an Educational Psychologist give you the opportunity to talk about …
DR Jill Stein – Green Party Presidential Candidate hosts Jessica Thomas and Jeff Humfeld talk with Dr Jill Stein, Green Party Candidate for President. She spoke about the Green Party and a host of issues you seldom hear on the …
Call In Show-Part 2 MO State Representatives Brandon Ellington and Judy Morgan Call in With Your Questions and Comments – 816-931-5534 We continue our look at the 2016 MO Legislative session. The issues covered ranged from an anti- trafficking law …
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Denita Hoard is currently a student at UMKC along with other students have started a grandparents raising grandchildren support group. They began implementing and recruiting participants for this program last summer at Palestine Missionary Baptist church. The …
KKFI Spring Pledge Drive – Show Your Support For KKFI and Jaws Of Justice Radio 888-931-0901 or kkfi.org We will be starting at about 9:20 this week only A Job Fair For Veterans, The Homeless and The Formerly Incarcerated The …
A Call In Show With MO State Representatives Brandon Ellington and Judy Morgan About The 2016 Session The 2016 MO Legislative session concluded a couple of weeks ago with much less drama and with more results good and bad than …
Why Adoptees Need Access To Their Original Birth Certificates In the US, 48 states continue the practice of sealing adopted children’s original birth certificates (the OBC) upon finalization of the adoption. In all but 4 of those 48 states, adult …
Kristy Childs, Founder/Director of Veronica’s Voice In July, 2000, supported by a start-up grant from the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Kristy launched a new program of services offered specifically to prostituted persons in Kansas City in honor of Veronica …
Who Was Ryan Stokes and Why Did The KCMO Police Kill Him? It has been almost three years since Ryan Stokes was shot and killed by a KCMO Police officer. The officer said that he had seen Ryan with a …
This Week We Replay Two Interviews From Last Year Dealing With the Risks and Rights of Gun Ownership. RISK FACTORS THAT LEAD TO GUN VIOLENCE Does hunger lead to the kind of desperate situations where violence seems the only solution? …
MO Civil Rights Commission of DOJ Reports Back Host Keith Brown El talks with Latahra Smith of the KC Freedom Project about the draft report from the MO State Advisory Committee to the US Commission on Civil Rights investigation into …
What Are Privatized Probation Services While Missouri does not allow private prisons to operate in our state in some parts of our state probation services are privatized. What services do companies like Private Probation Services provide and do they really …
The Long Term Effects of Domestic Abuse Mrs. Etterlene DeBarge, known as Mama D was featured on the TV Ones show Unsung as she spoke of the domestic violence she encountered when married to her first husband Robert DeBarge. Mama …
Poets From Prison In Lansing, Kansas Read their Poetry Last month the Arts In Prison Poetry project held a reading at the Johnson County Library. One of our KKFI volunteers, Jane Stoever was fortunate enough to attend and recorded the …
WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT BECAUSE OF ILLNESS KRISTY CHILDS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE SO WE ARE GOING TO REPLAY AN INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD TRIPP DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF CARE OF POOR PEOPLE WHO PASSED AWAY RECENTLY. WE WILL …
The Quincy Solution: Stop Domestic Violence and Save $500 Billion In the November 24th, 2015 issue David Hudnall authored an article titled How Does A Mother Lose Custody Of Her Child To A Man The Courts Know Has Beaten Her? …
Just What Is Elder Abuse? Who Can You Call? As the Baby Boomers get older, Elder Abuse, the physical, financial and emotional exploitation of old people is on the rise. Sometimes the very mechanisms developed to protect older Americans and …
Today is a call in show – 816-931-5534 There are two different groups working to put a legalization measure on the ballot in Missouri. Host Jessica Thomas and her guests will be discussing thee differences between the two ballot measures …
The Miseducation of White Folks. In this series, we look at how race and economics guide adolescents toward the criminal justice system and how laws help keep them there as adults. Part 4 – The System Is Destroying Our Children’s …
The Fully Informed Jury Association, How To Get Informed Host Jessica Thomas talks Krysten Tynan of the Fully Informed Jury Association about jury nullification and the rights and responsibilities of juries. Kristen discusses the ins and outs of surviving jury …
We have been told for years that he Democrats and President Obama wants to take our guns away even though in seven years the only thing he has done is strengthen enforcement of laws already on the books. Are there …
Navigating The Criminal Justice System With DR JRenee Most citizens and their families have no idea what they can do to help their a loved one that has been arrested or charged with a crime. What is an arraignment? Should …
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A Peek At 2016 MO Legislative Session With Representative Brandon Ellington Last year the Missouri House started the session out by cutting the number of weeks unemployed workers could draw unemployment benefits. The 2016 Legislature started out with a Voter …
One Struggle KC And MORE2, We Do Not Accept 47 Police Killings in Ten Years The Kansas City Star recently published a report that the KCMO Police Department had killed 47 civilians in the last 10 years and another 56 …
The 2015 Supreme Court Session In Review – A Local Legal Panel Looks Back From Lethal Injections, Same Sex Marriage, Redistricting to Religious freedoms and much more, the US Supreme Court had a very busy session last year. Our panel …
Jaws of Justice Radio interviewed Max Parthas a few months ago, today we replay that interview because it is important that we as a nation understand what is being done in our name. 13th Amendment to the US Constitution Neither …
Sister Helen Prejean – Why She Opposes The Death Penalty Sister Helen Prejean is well known for her book Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States and the movie of the same name. …
RISK FACTORS THAT LEAD TO GUN VIOLENCE Does hunger lead to the kind of desperate situations where violence seems the only solution? Does the machismo male image prevent some men to refuse to back down in a confrontation or even …
Diane Rust-Tierney of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty As 2015 comes to a close we again look at the Death Penalty, the disparities in how it is applied, the cost to states and municipalities, the misconceptions of …
A Conversation with Nancy Leazer – How We Can Use Our Prisons As More Than Warehouses When the Municipal Correctional Institution was closed in 2009 and all the inmates moved to the county jail, a lot more than the jobs …
Jaws of Justice Radio replays two of our most informative interviews about the pitfalls of our credit economic system just in time for the holiday shopping season. Zombie Debt Can Destroy Christmas Future And The Rest Of Your Year Too …
On this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio host Keith Brown El will interview Latahra Smith of The Freedom Project in regard to Police Misconduct. They will be discussing what is police misconduct and what can be done about it …
Why Did Governor Ryan Commute All The Death Sentences In Illinois? George Ryan was Governor of Illinois from 1999 until 2003. He received national attention for his 1999 moratorium on executions in Illinois. Governor Ryan called for a commission to …
A CALL IN SHOW Jeff Mizanski Wins Release From Prison As more states and communities decriminalize and even legalize Cannabis the issue of those who are behind bars for non-violent possession charges are coming to the front of the debate. …
Nebraska Abolished The Death Penalty, Find Out How It took over riding the Governors veto but the Nebraska Legislature abolished the Death Penalty in their last session. Nebraska State Senator Colby Coash, was instrumental in passing the legislation and over …
American Civil Liberties Union – Where Freedom Stands In Kansas Today Host Craig Lubow interviews Micah Kubic director of the ACLU – Kansas Chapter today on “Where Freedom Stands in Kansas Today”. This is the first part of a series …
A CALL IN SHOW – 816-931-5534 The Miseducation of White Folks. In this series, we look at how race and economics guide adolescents toward the criminal justice system and how laws help keep them there as adults. Is The System …
JUST A REMINDER JAWS OF JUSTICE RADIO WILL START AT ABOUT 9:20 AM THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF THE PLEDGE DRIVE, PLEASE CALL IN DURING THE SHOW AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT 888-931-0901 OR ONLINE AT http://www.kkfi.org/ Citizens United for Rehabilitation of …
Why Is The Civil Rights Commission Looking At The KCMOPD And The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office? The Missouri Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is examining police and community interactions, and the extent to which disparities in …
American Civil Liberties Union – Where Freedom Stands In Kansas Today Host Craig Lubow interviews Micah Kubic director of the ACLU – Kansas Chapter today on “Where Freedom Stands in Kansas Today”. This is the first part of a series …
Jaws of Justice Radio gave you part of the interview with Max Parthas a few weeks back today we give you the whole interview from beginning to end. Yes, it is that important that we play it all. 13th Amendment …
Restoration House of Greater Kansas City Restoration House of Greater Kansas City is a faith based, long-term, residential program for survivors of sex trafficking. At Restoration House of Greater Kansas City, they believe in empowering victims of sex trafficking through …
Kansas City Youth Court – What’s That? Did you know that Youth Courts across the country are teaching young people to be involved in deciding innocence or guilt and handing down sentences? That’s right teenagers are defense council, prosecutor, judge …
13th Amendment to the US Constitution Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction. Congress shall …
One Struggle KC – Remembering Micheal Brown And So Many Others One year ago, in Ferguson, MO, young Black people, took to the streets, to call attention to the loss of life of Mike Brown. It started a wave of …
The Miseducation of White Folks. In this series, we look at how race and economics guide adolescents toward the criminal justice system and how laws help keep them there as adults. Getting In Trouble When Young, Can You Learn Your …
Real Change, A Newspaper Making A Difference Real Change is an award-winning weekly newspaper that provides immediate employment opportunity and takes action for economic, social, and racial justice. We envision a just, caring and inclusive community, where people are no …
Taxpayer Lawsuit Challenges Missouri’s One Drug Execution Protocol Last week four Missouri taxpayers filed a public interest lawsuit in Cole County, Missouri charging that the State of Missouri is using taxpayers money to violate both state and federal laws with …
The Center for Conflict Resolution Host Sunshine Smith talks to Brian with the center for Conflict Resolution about the programs they have to teach you how to be a positive force for peaceful change in your community Note: Due to …
KCPD and PTSD – Who Is There To Help? Host Melvin Merritt talks with Captain Brad Diechler about the KC Police Department’s efforts to help oficers who have had traumatic experiences. How does the KCPD help their officers cope with …
Lawrence, KS Considers Jail Expansion Even Though Crime Is Down Lawrence, Kansas has been considering an expansion to the Douglas County Jail for a number of years. Those who oppose such an expansion claim because crime is down the present …
Justice In Jackson County And What You Can Do About It. A Call In Show – 816-931-5534 We have heard much praise for the programs like Combat, NOVA, and the proactive nature of our local justice system and the effect …
Remember JoJR will start broadcasting at about 9:20 AM Call in – 888-931-0901 Our Monday June 1st broadcast is a KKFI Pledge Drive Special. Why is it SPECIAL??? – We have 2 copies of the book DEAD MAN WALKING signed …
New Food Pantry Helps Those With Food Allergies The Seventh Day Adventist have long been one of the best sources of information on vegetarian cooking and food preparation. Now the New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church in Overland Park, KS is …
Illness has forced us to reschedule the MSA – Crime Victim Unit Interview, we will reair an interview with the Fully Informed Jury Association Does the Sunshine Law Apply to MO Drug Task Forces? Show Me Cannabis and the Freedom …
Evolving Magazine, What Does It Take To Put Together Your Own Publication? Many of our guests on Jaws of Justice radio has given their testimony of how their religious faith has seen them through the difficulties of being a victim …
Update on Cannabis Legislation A wide range of legislation legalizing cannabis for recreational and medicinal uses, as well as hemp production were introduced into the Missouri legislature this session. Some of the bills have been moving forward while others have …
Move The Money Listening Project Should our taxes go to build big public projects, pay for infrastructure for private development, or to rebuild public infrastructure and neighborhoods? What are the most pressing unmet needs in our communities? The American Friends …
The Death In Custody Reporting Act, Why Is It Important? While the debate about and examination of police officers killing citizens continues, a new law has been passed and signed focusing on the number of citizens dying while in custody. …
Have You Heard of HEARD? Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of the Deaf HEARD’s mission is to identify and remove barriers that prevent the Deaf from participating in and having equal access to the justice system. HEARD is an …
PTSD, Cannabis and a Warrior’s Story Of Finding His Own Peace. Last Month Commander Thomas W. Mondell spoke before a Committee of the Missouri House of Representatives telling them that veterans need cannabis to help treat the effects of PTSD. …
Veterans Voices – Writing From The Soul For The Soul Hospitalized Veterans’ Writing Project (HVWP) utilizes therapeutic writing to rehabilitate veterans. Their Mission is to enable military veterans to experience solace and satisfaction through our writing program. The project encourages …
One Struggle KC was formed in the wake of the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson, MO police officer Darren Wilson by some of the young people who went to Ferguson to protest. While there they learned how peaceful protests …
Jailing The Mentally Ill Is Crazy The mentally ill are a problem neither the police, the courts or prison administrations have been able to deal with effectively. Mainly that is because they need treatment and understanding rather than judgement and …
Today we deal with two sides of the same coin and the coin has the Grim Reaper on both sides. Chief Darryl Forte Will Tell Us What Is Behind KCMO’s Falling Murder Rate The Murder rate in KCMO has been …
What Is The KCPD’s Crisis Intervention Team All About? The Kansas City Police Department had a meet the public gathering at Palestine Baptist Church back in December. JoJR was there and met some officers that we thought the public should …
StopGap Inc – Helping Young People Aging Out Of Foster Care Survive and Thrive Host Allie Catherine Bush talks with Justine Burton, CEO/Founder of StopGap Incorporated of Lawrence Kansas. They are a grassroots non-profit organization working for youth that age-out …
Will Missouri Be The Next State To Legalize Cannabis?? There is a big effort being made to get everything from hemp production, medical marijuana to full legalization through the legislature, or on the ballot in Missouri for the 2016 election. …
You can call in with your Questions and suggestions 816-931-5534 22nd District Representative Brandon Ellington heads up the Black Caucus in the Missouri House. He is in to talk with Host Jeff Humfeld and YOU about this year’s legislative session, …
IT IS PLEDGE DRIVE ON KKFI – JAWS OF JUSTICE RADIO WILL BEGIN AT ABOUT 9:20 AM THIS WEEK. The 17th Annual Homelessness Marathon The 17th Annual Homelessness Marathon will originate from Sarasota, Florida on February 17th -18th. Why Sarasota? …
We Return To Our…Your Discussion Of Race A Call In Show On Race Today – 816-931-5534 Our Guests – Zero Profit with the Ida B Wells Coalition Against Racism and Police Brutality and Cordell Pullium, a student at UMKC. Our …
Is Execution By Drones Really Legal? Is it Ethical? While most Americans accept the targeting of terrorist chosen by the President for execution, many legal scholars have been pointing out drone attacks are not only illegal, but immoral. Many others …
Legal Wrapup of 2014 – Some Of The Years Important Legal Stories! Join our two Local Attorneys, Robin Martinez and Eric Vernon for their wrap up of legal stories from 2014. Robin has been doing a lot of work legal …
Dr Madeline Douglas – Director of Residential and Administrative Services at Niles Home For Children On this edition host Melvin Merritt talks with Dr Madeline Douglas about Niles Home For Children and her own organization Glory Train Community Mobile Ministries. …
A Call In Show On Race Today – 816-931-5534 Our Guest – Melissa Hazley is an Educational Psychologist at Penn Valley Community College. It’s Black and White. What are we saying about Michael Brown, Eric Garner and Tamir Rice behind …
On Today’s show we highlight two organizations, Friends and Family Organizing For Reform Of Juvenile Justice and Niles Home For Children are both working to help children and young people in crisis. Our first interview is a rebroadcast of an …
Plugging The Gaps Children Fall Through With Operation Breakthrough Operation Breakthrough is a nationally accredited, not-for-profit corporation that began in 1971 by Sister Corita Bussanmas and Sister Berta Sailer as a response to requests from parents in the central city …
Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, Eric Garner…….It’s About More Than One Man! The internet is filled with video and stories of the Police physically abusing or even killing citizens for minor violations, perceived disrespect, or nothing at all. These actions have …
The decision not to indict Officer Wilson by a Grand Jury in St Louis has caused some in the legal community to claim the process was not conducted improperly and bias toward Officer Wilson. Just the release of testimony is …
Voices of The People’s Thanksgiving Dinner and More Richard Tripp talks with Brandon Ellington about the Voice’s Of The People’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner (the day before Thanksgiving) and give away. Learn what you can do to donate and/or volunteer to …
Reprise of Veteran’s Court Show fro 2011 We replay an interview host Melvin Merritt conducted in December of 2011 with George Johnson about Kansas City’s Veterans Court. He talks about the purpose of the court, programs and assistance offered as …
Reentry In Kansas City: An Update Host Craig Lubow talks with Ron Smith Program Director of Second Change Reentry Program as well as Brittany Peterson and Addie Vobach, Resource Specialists and Client Advocates. Second Chance identified a need to create …
Ray Krone – DNA Exonerated him off Death Row Another exonerated citizen helps build the case against the Death Penalty. Ray Krone grew up in a small town, played little league baseball, sang in the church choir, spent 6 years …
What Is A Grand Jury? The joke among Defense Attorney’s is that a good (or a not so good) prosecutor could get a Grand Jury to indict a ham sandwich. They are referencing the fact that the process itself is …
Local Vets Helping Local Vets and More Host Jessica Thomas with local Veteran Roland Morris of Veteran’s Focus Liaison Committee about helping other veterans access services at the VA. The Committee helps break down veteran’s perception that the VA won’t …
Sister Simone Campbell of Nuns On The Bus We have been fed a line of lies that individualism built the greatest economy in history, immigrants are a drain on our economy and that taxes sap our economy. Or was that …
MO Cure Is Having Their Conference in KC. CURE – Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants, organizes and unites offenders, their families, and others for education and advocacy in criminal justice issues. They work to reduce crime through reform …
Violence Behind Bars and On The Block On this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio we talk with formerly incarcerated citizens about violence behind bars and the mindset one develops to survive. We will also talk about what happens when …
Host Craig Lubow will talk with Attorney Charlotte Morrison of the Equal Justice Initiative about how the Justice System treats Juveniles. Do they always have their rights observed? Has Super Predator paranoia created an unjust system? Charlotte Morrison, Senior Attorney, …
Pastor Tina Harris of Grand Avenue Temple The Grand Avenue Temple in Downtown Kansas City, Mo has been serving the homeless and hungry for over 30 years and their long time Pastor Ron Brooks recently retired. Today new host Richard …
Eyewitness Accounts Of The Aftermath of the Michael Brown Shooting The killing of an unarmed black teeager by a white officer in Ferguson has sparked almost two weeks of protest and daily clashes between the police and the protestors. This …
Did The Supreme Court Really Rule Your Phone Is Your Business? This week we look at a recently US Supreme Court ruling that said the police must get a search warrant to search your phone and other electronic devices. Host …
Communities Creating Opportunity Fights False Pay Day Loan Reform Local Attorney and CCO Volunteer John Miller joins host Melvin Merritt to talk about Pay Day Loan reform legislation that the Governor vetoed. This so called reform would have set a …
A Call In Show – 816-931-5534 Tasers – Safe and Effective or Dangerous and Life Threatening? Tasers have been sold to the police and the public as an alternative to the use of deadly force. Is that how they are …
Native American Traditions of Justice Today Hosts Melvin Merritt and Jessica Thomas talk with Moses Brings Plenty, Native American storyteller about traditional ways of enforcing tribal law. He will illustrate Native American concepts and methods of justice with stories. Moses …
WHEN COPS KILL On Today’s show we look at the issue of police violence and police killing from the point of view of the officer. Our guest will talk about how law enforcement deals with threatening situations, how they assess …
Family United Transportation Services Host Melvin Merritt brings Audra Deja McCleod of Family United Transportation Services back to tell about changes and new services being offered. Family United Transportation Service provides services to families with loved ones incarcerated in Missouri …
What once was “License and Registration Please” has evolved into much more with routine traffic stops now including strip searches and even cavity searches along side of the road. If you listen to the news media, social media and politicians …
Pat Kelly of Welcom House – Recovery and Return Pat Kelly Board member of Welcome House joins hosts Liz Henry and Cassandra Mitchell. Welcome House is an organization that helps men start the life long recovery from alcoholism. Pat Kelly …
What Makes A Crime A Hate Crime? When the Fraiser Glen Miller killed two people at the Jewish community Center and another at the Village Shalom Retirement Home in Overland Park a few months ago it quickly became apparent that …
Housing Help For Returning Citizens Host Melvin Merritt talks with Brenda Bellars, Tiffani Painter and Denmon Martinez of Affordable Housing of KC and Tom Norman and Chris Williams of Ike’s House, a program that uses the formerly incarcerated and recovering …
Curtis McCarty – Exonerated off of Death Row Sentenced to death in Oklahoma for a crime he did not commit, Curtis McCarty spent over 21 years in prison – including 19 years on death row – before being exonerated in …
KKFI ON AIR PLEDGE DRIVE IS ON CALL 888-931-0901 OR DONATE ON LINE WWW.KKFI.ORG BLACK ON BLACK CRIME SUMMIT Kansas City has consistently been near the top of the list for murders per 100,000 population for many years now. We …
Abolishing Slavery in the 21st Century – In the first half of our show we talk with Max Parthas, spoken Word Artist and local activist Yohanan EliYah two of the hosts of New Abolitionist Radio. Max and Yohanan are part …
Addiction and abuse of drugs and alcohol crosses every division we construct within our society, wether it be economic, social or political. The addiction of the homeless veteran and the US Congressman is the same and the process for recovery …
Your calls will be taken in the second half of the show – 816-931-5534 Across the country the Religious and Progressive communities are coming together on a wide range of issues and taking their concerns to their respective State Capitals. …
Personal Stories and Your Calls About DFS, Foster Care and The Courts We have personal accounts from couple of Fathers telling their stories of losing their children, not to the mothers, but to the state. Do you have a story …
Tracy McClard on FORJ About two years ago Jaws of Justice Radio spoke with Tracy McClard about her son who at 17 was sentenced to 30 years as an adult. He committed suicide after being sent to an adult prison …
Eleos Coffeehouse and Bessie’s House How do you help people in need without government money or institutional assistance? Can you and your church or organization start a day center for the homeless or feed the hungry? On tody’s edition of …
Legislative Update The Missouri Legislative session has about 5 weeks to go and the debates and haggling are in full swing. There are lobbyist and advocacy groups buttonholing legislators all over the Capitol and of course school children from various …
Byron Case – The Campaign To Restor An Innocent Man’s Life On today’s show Host Melvin Merritt examines the case of Byron Case whose conviction rests solely on the testimony of a jilted girlfriend. There is no evidence that ties …
Dean Becker of the Drug Truth Network If you are a regular listener to Jaws of Justice Radio AND you listen all the way to the end you will hear the 420 Drug War News. This edition features Dean Becker …
Hope Faith Ministries On this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio new host Erik Faulkner is joined by Melvin Merritt to talk to Carla Brewer, Client Services Director for Hope Faith Ministries. Carla tells us about the services HFM provides …
Should a sentence to prison mean your forfeit your right to healthcare? Do we have a responsibility to treat not just mental illness or addiction of our incarcerated? More importantly as the prison population ages what is our responsibility towards …
Keith Brown El – What Doesn’t Kill You…… Last September, Jaws of Justice Radio volunteer, Keith Brown El was asked to speak at the Missouri CURE state convention. Keith arrived at the gates of the Missouri Penitentiary with a 15 …
Puppies On Parole with George Lombardi Host Jessica Thomas talks with George Lombardi, Director of the Department of Corrections for Missouri about the Puppies On Parole program he has instituted across the correctional institutions in Missouri. This program has been …
Dr. Christi Griffin “From the time of the Emancipation Proclamation… incarcerations are about one singular goal, increasing the wealth of the wealthy. Until the narrative is changed and the truth becomes the conversation, everyone is simply spinning wheels” – Dr. …
MO State Representative Brandon Ellington 22nd District Representative Brandon Ellington comes in to tell us about the 2014 Legislative session, the bills he is sponsoring and supporting as well what you can do to get involved with the legislative process. …
THE MILITARIZATION OF LOCAL POLICE FORCES In the first half of our show Attorney Robin Martinez hosts a discussion with KC-area criminal defense attorney and former Wyandotte County prosecutor Brian Leininger about the militarization of our police forces and the …
NOTE: SO AS TO BRING YOU ALL OF DEMOCRACY NOW, JAWS OF JUSTICE RADIO WILL START AT ABOUT 9:20 AM. Gloria Nepote, CCDP, LAC, BRI II is the Clinical Liaison at Keystone Treatment Center and is well known in the …
COINTELPRO With Lewis Diuguid Wikipiedia describes – COINTELPRO (an acronym for COunter INTELligence PROgram) was a series of covert, and at times illegal, projects conducted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) aimed at surveying, infiltrating, discrediting, and …
By Any Means Necessary: Execution Missouri Style St Louis Public Radio and the Beacon recently released a report that the combining pharmacy that is supplying the drugs for executions in Missouri does not have a license to sell drugs here. …
This edition of Jaws of Justice Radio introduces two new volunteers Cassandra Mitchell and Liz Henry. Cassandra and Liz are active in the alcohol and drug recovery community and want to help get information out and get the voice of …
We start the New Year out with a rebroadcast of a show we did exactly 3 years ago on January 6, 2011. Attorney David Bell wanted to know what happened to his clients that were convicted. Co-host Macy Jones got …
There has been a great deal that has happened this year from Government Spying to resumption of Executions in MO to Court decisions on transfer of students out of unaccredited districts. Tune in to our Hosts Robin Martinez and David …
Photo – www.dosomething.org Three Safe Havens For Women and Children In Distress This season is not one of joy and peace for everyone. On this edition of Jaws of Justice radio host Lee Moore talks with representatives of three shelters …
This past Summer Jaws of Justice aired two programs dealing with the effects of alcohol on individuals and our community. Host Keith Brown El returns with Dr Subbu Sarma with 10 years of experience and practices in Psychiatry and Psychosomatic …
The Sentencing Project Host Margot Patterson talks with Marc Mauer, Executive Director of The Sentencing Project and author of Race to Incarcerate, a groundbreaking book on how sentencing policies led to the explosive expansion of the U.S. prison population. A …
Survival 2013 – Richard Tripp Of COPP and Harvesters With Ellen Feldhausen Host Keith Brown El talks with Richard Tripp about Care of Poor People’s Survival 2013 event on Saturday November 30th. COPP has been hosting this event on the …
We Can All Do Something to End Veteran Homelessness VA is committed to ending Veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. No one who has served our country should ever go without a safe, stable place to call home. The …
On Saturday November 9th, the anniversary of Kristallnacht Downtown Kansas City was the site of a rally called by the National Socialist Movement, who revere Adolph Hitler and the Nazi agenda. This of course brought a response from many in …
Care of Poor People, Winter Survival 2013, and Hope Faith Ministries Homelessness and poverty are conditions that have resisted every effort at eradication. This means the need to help those that are exiled to living on the streets or struggle …
When someone screams in the vacuum of space there is no sound, no vibration, an absence of contact. That is what has been happening to the youth of America, they are being victimized by a justice system developed by their …
Nearly 30 million people across the world are currently living in slavery, according to the inaugural Global Slavery Index , compiled by the Walk Free Foundation. The study estimates the prevalence of slavery in 162 countries, based on both internal …
Sharon Snyder worked at the Jackson County Courthouse for 34 years and is now out of a job. 20-year-old Robert Nelson was convicted in 1984 of rape and sentenced to 50 years behind bars, today at the age of 49 …
Many people don’t know that the police routinely confiscate, cars, cash, houses and more when they arrest people for crimes and that they sell that property to fund their department. Host Robin Martinez talks about the legal aspects of Asset …
On this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio Margo Patterson talks with Doug Bonney, Chief Litigator for the Kansas and Western Missouri Chapter of The ACLU about rules governing the sending and recieving of mail by inmates in County jails …
With this edition of Jaws of Justice Radio we will now be broadcasting from 9AM to 10AM Central. The JoJR group has worked hard and long for this opportunity to bring you more of the information, resources and guests that …
Cartoon credit – Mark Hurwitt – http://www.hurwittgraphics.com/ JoJR asks you to call in with your opinion on how Stand Your Ground laws are affecting our society. What role do groups like the American Legislative Exchange play in their enactment? Who …
In 1989 Keith Drone was involved in a motel robbery. He shot a security guard in the leg and was in turn shot in the head. Keith was convicted and sentenced to three life sentences and 65 years. Putting aside …
Ricky Kidd was convicted of murder in 1996 on the inconsistent testimony and lies of Richard Harris. There was no forensic evidence tying Ricky to the crime. In 2008 Marcus Merrill confessed to doing the crime with Gary Goodspeeds SR …
Trauma Matters KC is a new organization born out of the “Trauma Informed Community” Task Force. Led by Truman Medical Center and the Mid-America Regional Council, Trauma Matters KC is a diverse group of mental health professional, social workers, community …
In December host Robin Martinez spoke with local Attorney Dale Irwin about Zombie Debt. This time Dale gives us the low down on the Pay Day Loan industry in Missouri. He tells the history, the legal battle to get around …
Reggie Clemons is an African-American man sentenced to death in Missouri after an unfair trial biased in favor of execution. Jaws of Justice Radio host Sista G will introduce Reggie talking about his arrest and beating by the police that …