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Amplified Voices
Amplified Voices is a podcast that lifts the voices of people and families impacted by the criminal legal system. Hosts Jason and Amber speak with real people in real communities to help them step into the power of their lived experience. Together, they explore shared humanity and real solutions for positive change.
Episodes
48 episodes
Justyna: Exposing Inhumane Practices at Rikers Mental Health Unit - Season 5 Episode -5
Join Amplified Voices co-hosts, Amber and Jason for a compelling conversation with Justyna, an inspiring professional dedicated to forensic psychology and social work. Justyna shares her remarkable jou...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:00:07
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Shawn: Creating Community, One Mom's Response to Crisis - Season 5 Episode 4
What if a single phone call could turn your entire world upside down? In this heartfelt episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason are in conversation wit...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:15:02
Joe & Amy: Building Strength and Family Despite the System - Season 5 Episode 3
What happens when a career in law enforcement collides with unexpected personal and legal challenges? In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason discover Joe and Amy's extraordinary journey. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:01:37
Greg Mingo: Seeing the World Through More than One Pair of Eyes - Season 5 Episode 2
Life can twist and turn in unexpected ways, as Greg Mingo, a Harlem native, profoundly understands. His story, one of resilience amidst the vibrant yet challenging streets of New York, unfolds as he shares the gravity of his choices and the soc...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:14:24
D's Story: Mom on the List - Season 5 Episode 1
When life presents us with a labyrinth of trials, it's the voices of the resilient that guide us through the darkness. D's life story, as featured on Amplified Voices, illuminates such a path, marke...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:22:59
Brittany LaMarr: A Mother's Story Part 2 of 2. Season 4 Episode 8
When we think of motherhood, the images that typically come to mind are those of joy, love, and celebration. But what happens when the journey to motherhood unfolds in a place designed for punishment, not nurturing? Our guest, Brittany, exposes...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:05:35
Brittany LaMarr: A Recovery Story, Part 1 of 2. Season 4 Episode 7
Ever asked yourself, "What's the real cost of addiction?" In this first part of a two-episode conversation on Amplified Voices, special guest Brittany LaMarr helps us tackle this complex question head-on as she shares her compelling journey thr...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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43:32
Cierra Cobb: On A Mission for Justice Season 4 - Episode 6
In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber & Jason talk with
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:06:40
C. Dreams - What We Accept for Others, We Must Accept for Ourselves - Season 4 Episode 5
On this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with C, a woman who has lived throu...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:03:18
Emily Horowitz: Breaking the Stigma: From Rage to Reason Season 4 -Episode 4
How does society treat people based on their criminal conviction history and how can we better understand the unique experiences of people who are convicted of sexual offenses? Why, in an age where second chances and demands to reduce mass inca...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:06:49
Theresa - Fighting for Parole Justice in NY - Season 4 - Episode 3
How does the criminal legal system impact the lives of those involved and their families? Why is Parole Justice so important? Join Jason and Ambe...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:10:52
LaResse Harvey - Surviving & Thriving -Season 4 Episode 2
In this episode of Amplified Voices, Jason & Amber speak with LaReese Harvey, a Connecticut...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:03:14
Chris - Keep Moving Forward - Season 4 - Episode 1
Amplified Voices is back! In this episode, Amber and Jason met with Chris who shares the impact that...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:19:17
Juanita and Sincere Follow-up – Don’t Ever Give Up – Season 3 Episode 5
In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason follow up with Juanita and Sincere foll...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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51:30
Richard Kemick - Natural Life Season 3 Episode 4
In this episode, Amplified Voices goes global with Jason and Amber's first international guest, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:55
Melissa Tanis - The Past Doesn't Change But People Absolutely Do - Season 3 Episode 3
In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with Melissa Tanis, a ferocious advo...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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47:43
Ray Boyd - Revisiting the Protect Act / A Life in Six Boxes - Season 3 Episode 2
Ray Boyd was incarcerated in 1992, facing a 50 year sentence. He ultimately spent close to 30 years in prison in Connecticut before being released. Ray experienced Covid 19 while incarcerated and reentry during the pandemic. Ray sha...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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58:14
Nicole - The Impacts of Parental Incarceration & Registration on Children - Season 3 - Episode 1
In the opening episode of Season 3, Amber and Jason speak with Nicole, a sixteen-year-old girl who authentically shares the experience of hav...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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42:52
Amplifying Voices into 2022 - Season 2 Wrap-Up
As the year came to a close, Amplified Voices hosts, Jason and Amber took some time to reflect on everything that 2021 threw at the world. In...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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28:09
Nick Dubin - Season 2 Episode 12 - Autism Spectrum Disorder & The Criminal Legal System
In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason sat down with autism advocate, Nick Dubin to discuss his personal experiences involving ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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48:28
Marty Weiss - Life is Complicated- Season 2 Episode 10
Amber and Jason spoke with Marty and took a deep dive into Marty's life before he took actions that landed him in the criminal legal system. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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41:40
Mark- They Didn't Even Use the Word - Season 2, Episode 9
In this episode of Amplified Voices, Amber and Jason speak with Mark who authentically shares the shock, pain and sense of brokenness that he...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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45:52
Morgan Godvin - Incarceration Is Not The Answer To Our Drug Crisis - Season 2 Episode 8
In this episode, Jason and Amber speak with Morgan Godvin, a freelance writer, scholar and advocate who spent time behind bars after sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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49:53