Michigan Liberation’s Respect the Roots Podcast-logo

Michigan Liberation’s Respect the Roots Podcast

News & Politics Podcasts

The Michigan Liberation podcast is a new podcast and/or TV show where staff members of Michigan Liberation, sponsors, partners and their guests have open-minded, real, and transparent discussions on various topics centered around ending the criminalization of Black families and communities of color in Michigan.

Location:

United States

Description:

The Michigan Liberation podcast is a new podcast and/or TV show where staff members of Michigan Liberation, sponsors, partners and their guests have open-minded, real, and transparent discussions on various topics centered around ending the criminalization of Black families and communities of color in Michigan.

Language:

English

Contact:

2488789302


Episodes

S2 E3: Clean Slate Initiative

12/7/2023
Ms. Marjon talks with Sheena Meade, CEO of Clean Slate Initiative, about her life story and the overview of the Clean Slate (record expungement) movement. Topics Discussed: - Sheena's Personal Narrative - What is the Clean Slate Initiative? - Clean Slate: Lessons Learned - Clean Slate Impact - The Clean Slate: Call To Action

Duration:00:30:52

S2 E2: A Prison Story: The Impact On A Mother

11/9/2023
Ms. Marjon talks with social media activist Leslie McGraw about her journey as a mother with a son who is currently incarcerated in Michigan Topics Discussed: Prison Story: The Impact On A Mother - How It All Began - Being a single mom and raising her son - Herstory & Hisstory - Leslie and Her Incarcerated - Talk about her son’s prison journey and its impact on her. - Life After Lock Up - What does the future look like?

Duration:00:28:21

S2 E1: Empowering People To Maximize Their Purpose

10/12/2023
Ms. Marjon talks with New York Times Bestseller Dr. Eddie Connor about empowerment. Topics Discussed: - Life Story & Surviving Stage 4 Cancer - Dr. Eddie's new book "Identity" - Empowerment of young males - Food for Thought

Duration:00:28:06

Part 2: Life After Lockup

4/8/2023
The conversation continues with Ms. Marjon and the Kingsmen Project group (Erick Washington, Aref “Steve” Nagi, and Andre Lundy) about life after being lockup. Rocky DeYoung shares insight on being a mentor to the Kingsmen Project and other incarcerated individuals. Listen as the group dives deeper into what life is like after getting out of prison and the evil fears of reentry.

Duration:00:26:17

Part 1: Life After Lockup

4/8/2023
Ms. Marjon speaks with the Kingsmen Project group (Erick Washington, Aref “Steve” Nagi, and Andre Lundy) about life after being lockup. Rocky DeYoung shares insight on being a mentor to the Kingsmen Project and other incarcerated individuals. Listen to the real stories of men affected by criminal justice.

Duration:00:29:31

S1 E12: Part 2 - The Overdose Crisis

12/23/2022
Conversation with Kate Boulton Senior Legal Technical Advisor of the Overdose Prevention Program at Vital Strategies Topics Discussed:

Duration:00:29:07

S1 E11: Part 1 - The Overdose Crisis

12/23/2022
Conversation with Kate Boulton Senior Legal Technical Advisor of the Overdose Prevention Program at Vital Strategies Topics Discussed:

Duration:00:27:54

S1 E10: Harm Reduction Discussion

11/25/2022
Conversation with Dr. Bowers the Executive Director of The National Harm Reduction Coalition.

Duration:00:31:34

S1 E9: Real Talk with Michigan Liberation Action Fund Phone Team

11/8/2022
Ms. Marjon interviews the Michigan Liberation Action Fund Phone Team about their phone canvassing experience in the 2022 election.

Duration:01:03:37

S1 E8: Part 2 - REAL TALK w/ the COMMUNITY

11/4/2022
Nelson (Community Activist) Conversation with Community Activist, Nelson the Mayan, the host of Cratedigger's Delight on AM1700, Ypsilanti's premier radio destination for underground hip hop. Nelson is active in the community advocating for immigrant rights, restorative justice, and more. He is also a former MI Liberation employee, and continues to be a strong supporter.

Duration:00:28:41

S1 E7: Part 1 - REAL TALK w/ the COMMUNITY

10/29/2022
Conversation with Community Activist, Nelson the Mayan, the host of Cratedigger's Delight on AM1700, Ypsilanti's premier radio destination for underground hip hop. Nelson is active in the community advocating for immigrant rights, restorative justice, and more. He is also a former MI Liberation employee, and continues to be a strong supporter.

Duration:00:28:42

S1 E6: Part 2 - Bullets, Brutality & Body Bags in Detroit

10/14/2022
Respect the Roots - S1 E6: Part 2 - Bullets, Brutality & Body Bags in Detroit: A Conversation on Detroit Policing, Mental Health and Public Safety Topics: - Taking Power Back: Care, Not Criminalization - Call To Action - Getting Involved

Duration:00:33:31

S1 E5: Part 1 - Bullets, Brutality & Body Bags in Detroit

10/7/2022
Respect the Roots - S1 E5: Part 1 - Bullets, Brutality & Body Bags in Detroit: A Conversation on Detroit Policing, Mental Health and Public Safety Topics: - Who Are We? - Why Are We Here Tonight? - What Is the State of Play? - Who Is Accountable?

Duration:00:28:19

S1 E4: Clean Slate: Expungement of Criminal Records

8/30/2022
Host: Ms. Marjon (Michigan Liberation's Communications Director) Guests: Michigan Liberation's Kevin Harris (President – Board of Directors) & Booker T Walker (Clean Slate Organizer) Topics: - Milib Board Member president duties beliefs on ending mass incarceration - Clean Slate History - Milib Campaign: Clean Slate

Duration:00:20:11

S1 E3: Care, Not Criminalization & Mental Illness

8/30/2022
Host: Ms. Marjon (Michigan Liberation's Communications Director) Guests: Michigan Liberation's Alexandria Hughes (Mental Health Expert) & Ashley Daniels (CNC Lead Organizer) Topics: - Health Talk about Mental Illness in the black community - Milib Campaign: Care, Not Criminalization

Duration:00:20:48

S1 E2: Ending Cash Bail & Bringing Back Good Time

8/30/2022
Host: Ms. Marjon (Michigan Liberation's Communications Director) Guests: Michigan Liberation's Rai Lanier (Executive Director) & Demetris Knuckles El (Good Time Organizer) Topics: - Milib Campaign: Cash Bail - Milib Campaign: Good Time

Duration:00:28:02

S1 E1: Who is Michigan Liberation (Milib)?

8/30/2022
Host: Ms. Marjon (Michigan Liberation's Communications Director) Guests: Michigan Liberation's Rebecca Gray (Board Member) & Rai Lanier (Executive Director) Topics: - Who is Michigan Liberation (Milib)? - Milib Board Member duties and beliefs on ending mass incarceration - Overview of Milib Campaigns: Care, Not Criminalization, Good Time, Clean Slate & Cash Bail

Duration:00:28:15