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You May Start The Conversation Now

You May Start The Conversation Now

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Conversations with Incarcerated Americans
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best You May Start The Conversation Now episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to You May Start The Conversation Now for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite You May Start The Conversation Now episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

You May Start The Conversation Now - 50 Years for Accountability

50 Years for Accountability

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08/31/23 • 17 min

In today's episode I have a conversation with a man who is serving a 50 year sentence after the boys he was with think they've murdered their victim, who they unexpectedly find inside a house during a robbery.

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You May Start The Conversation Now - Performing Arts Behind Bars and Beyond

Performing Arts Behind Bars and Beyond

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09/21/23 • 33 min

In this episode we speak to Marvin Alexis, who shares the importance of the performing arts within the prison system and his plans to continue his work after his release. Stay tuned til the end when we hear Marvin share a piece he wrote titled 'Get Out of Our Own Way'.
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You May Start The Conversation Now - An episode for Tex, whoever you are...

An episode for Tex, whoever you are...

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09/29/23 • 15 min

In this episode, John sends me down a rabbit hole in search of a man they say arrived to prison on a stagecoach and spent his life there for stealing a horse. This one's for you, Tex.

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You May Start The Conversation Now - Parole in Illinois and the Earned Reentry Bill HB3373
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07/27/23 • 11 min

In this episode we talk about bringing back Parole in Illinois with the Earned Reentry Bill HB3373. Parole was abolished in Illinois in 1978, but there are many supporters rallying to bring it back.
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You May Start The Conversation Now - Truth in Sentencing

Truth in Sentencing

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07/14/23 • 8 min

This episode touches on Truth in Sentencing and the impact it has on an aging prison population. We also talk about the rapid increase in the number of prisons in America and how it coincided with the rapidly growing number of incarcerated people.
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You May Start The Conversation Now - Medical Care in Illinois Prisons

Medical Care in Illinois Prisons

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08/03/23 • 21 min

In this episode we scratch the surface of the iceberg that is Wexford Health Sources, and how it impacts the healthcare (and lack of) for incarcerated people in Illinois and the enormous cost it has on taxpayers.

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You May Start The Conversation Now - Haselrig's Journey to Rehabilitaion

Haselrig's Journey to Rehabilitaion

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08/11/23 • 14 min

Today my guest Nickolas speaks on what lead to his incarceration and the efforts he's made to rehabilitate himself, and tells us about the Adult Transition Centers and his difficulty in getting into the program, despite his best efforts.
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You May Start The Conversation Now - John's Death Row Commutation

John's Death Row Commutation

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08/16/23 • 8 min

In this episode we hear one man's reaction to his death penalty sentence being commuted just 45 days before his execution date when Governor Ryan commuted the sentences of everyone on death row in Illinois.

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You May Start The Conversation Now - An Introduction Six Weeks Later

An Introduction Six Weeks Later

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08/24/23 • 7 min

Today I'm taking the opportunity to share with you a bit of the who and why of the podcast, as well as a couple of sneak peeks at upcoming episodes from John.

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You May Start The Conversation Now - Norm's Hope and the Elderly Bill

Norm's Hope and the Elderly Bill

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09/07/23 • 15 min

Norm didn't intend to hurt anyone, except himself. Now he's serving life for a suicide attempt gone tragically wrong. With his health failing, he's hopeful Illinois will pass the Geriatric bill, HB 2045 and let him return home.

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FAQ

How many episodes does You May Start The Conversation Now have?

You May Start The Conversation Now currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does You May Start The Conversation Now cover?

The podcast is about True Crime, Law, American, Human Interest, Prison, Podcasts and Government.

What is the most popular episode on You May Start The Conversation Now?

The episode title 'Parole in Illinois and the Earned Reentry Bill HB3373' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on You May Start The Conversation Now?

The average episode length on You May Start The Conversation Now is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of You May Start The Conversation Now released?

Episodes of You May Start The Conversation Now are typically released every 7 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of You May Start The Conversation Now?

The first episode of You May Start The Conversation Now was released on Jul 14, 2023.

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