Best 60 Criminal Justice Podcasts in the US

Here is our list of top Criminal Justice podcasts you can listen to or contact them for your outreach campaign. Find hosts, booking agents and producers info for each podcast for collaboration.

1. The Untold Story: Criminal Injustice

The Untold Story: Criminal Injustice
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On seasons 1 and 2, we took a deep look into policing and criminal justice in America. This season on The

Hosts

Jay Ellis (Male), Travon Free (Male)

Producer/Network

Lemonada

Email

****@lemonadamedia.com

Listener Type

Educators, Community Organizers, Policy Makers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

565

Avg Length

34 mins
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2. Turning A Moment Into A Movement

Turning A Moment Into A Movement
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THE MOMENT THAT BIRTH THIS MOVEMENT....was 'The Justice for Gerard Movement' GERARD WAS WRONGFULLY CONVICTED

Producer/Network

Jay Love

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Avg Length

116 mins

3. Undisclosed

Undisclosed
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The Undisclosed podcast investigates wrongful convictions, and the U.S. criminal justice system, by taking a

Hosts

Rabia Chaudry (Female), Colin Miller (Male), Susan Simpson (Female)

Producer/Network

Undisclosed

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Journalists, True Crime Enthusiasts, Sociologists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

9583

Avg Length

52 mins

4. Wrongful Conviction

Wrongful Conviction
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Hosted by celebrated criminal justice reform advocate and founding board member of the Innocence Project

Hosts

Maggie Freleng (Female), Lauren Bright Pacheco (Female), Jason Flom (Male)

Producer/Network

Lava for Good+

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Policy Makers, True Crime Enthusiasts, Mental Health Professionals

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

5513

Avg Length

37 mins

5. Reasonable Doubt

Reasonable Doubt
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World-renowned criminal defense lawyer Mark Geragos reveals the latest in our nation's most high-profile

Hosts

Mark Geragos (Male), Adam Carolla (Male)

Producer/Network

PodcastOne

Email

****@podcastone.com

Listener Type

CEOs, Legal Professionals, News Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

3535

Avg Length

21 mins

6. Another Not Guilty

Another Not Guilty
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The stories true crime doesn't want you to know. The real social justice stories of the criminal system from

Host

David Lucien Moore (Male)

Producer/Network

Another Not Guilty

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Policy Makers, Academic Researchers, True Crime Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

335

Avg Length

84 mins

7. Prison Radio Audio Feed

Prison Radio Audio Feed
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Prison Radio records and broadcasts the voices of prisoners, centering their analyses and experiences in the

Host

Mumia Abu-Jamal (Male)

Producer/Network

Prison Radio

Email

****@prisonradio.org

Listener Type

Community Organizers, Policy Makers, Psychologists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

50

Avg Length

9 mins

8. Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology
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Dr. Carlos is an adjunct Professor in Forensic Psychology and Criminal psychopathology. He discusses concepts

Host

Dr Carlos Vazquez

Producer/Network

Circle Of Insight Productions

Email

****@icloud.com

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, Academic Researchers, Legal Professionals

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

67

Avg Length

7 mins

9. Notes From The Pen

Notes From The Pen
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A pebble in the shoe of the Prison Industrial Complex. Notes From The Pen is a modern portrait of American

Host

Robert Caldwell-Kim (Male)

Producer/Network

Caldwell

Email

****@yahoo.com

Listener Type

Community Organizers, Policy Makers, Mental Health Professionals

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

126

Avg Length

35 mins

10. Slate Crime and Justice

Slate Crime and Justice
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The Slate Crime and Justice feed contains new episodes from different shows in the Slate podcast network.

Producer/Network

Slate Podcasts

Email

****@slate.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.1/5

Reviews

37

Avg Length

52 mins

11. Prison Pipeline

Prison Pipeline
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KBOO Radio is a community-powered station in Portland Oregon

Hosts

Karen James, Adam Carpinelli, Emma Lugo, Doug Mcvay

Producer/Network

KBOO Radio

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4

12. Rattling The Bars

Rattling The Bars
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Rattling the Bars puts the voices of the people most harmed by our system of mass incarceration at the center

Host

Charles Hopkins (Male)

Producer/Network

The Real News Network

Email

****@therealnews.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5

Avg Length

31 mins

13. JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo

JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo
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Social justice means applying the law equally to all people. But in practice, that doesn't always happen.

Hosts

Jack DAurora (Male), John Gonzales (Male)

Producer/Network

Jack D’Aurora and John Gonzales

Email

****@behallaw.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

11

Avg Length

43 mins

14. Brennan Center LIVE

Brennan Center LIVE
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Brennan Center Live is a series of podcasts created from Brennan Center events, featuring fascinating

Producer/Network

Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law

Email

****@brennan.law.nyu.edu

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

23

Avg Length

49 mins

15. Everyday Injustice

Everyday Injustice
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Davis Vanguard Podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions,

Host

David Greenwald (Male)

Producer/Network

Davis Vanguard

Email

****@davisvanguard.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

7

Avg Length

37 mins

16. You And The Law Podcast Show

You And The Law Podcast Show
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An informative proactive discussion with two law enforcement executives. Regarding policing in America, that

Hosts

Chief Virgil Green, Chief Keith Humphrey

Producer/Network

Virgil Green and Keith Humphrey

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Avg Length

71 mins

17. Victory Over Sin

Victory Over Sin
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Victory Over Sin is a podcast hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens as

Host

Mark Renick (Male)

Producer/Network

Mark Renick

Email

****@svdpid.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Avg Length

27 mins

18. 12:01 The Death Penalty in Context

12:01 The Death Penalty in Context
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Examining issues in the death penalty system. Brought to you by the Death Penalty Information Center, a

Hosts

Anne Holsinger (Female), Robert Dunham (Male)

Producer/Network

Death Penalty Information Center

Email

****@deathpenaltyinfo.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

33

Avg Length

38 mins

19. In Summation - The Final Word

In Summation - The Final Word
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Attorney, host and creator Paul Townsend examines some of the most famous and infamous - and often

Host

Paul Townsend (Male)

Producer/Network

Paul Townsend

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

31

Avg Length

48 mins

20. Crime Survivors Speak

Crime Survivors Speak
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At a time of increased consensus that American criminal justice needs reform, this show is about who victims

Producer/Network

Crime Survivors Speak

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

8

Avg Length

156 mins

21. Criminal Thinking Deterred

Criminal Thinking Deterred
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Criminal Thinking Deterred is a program that takes no prisoners. In fact, it helps incarcerated and former

Producer/Network

Criminal Thinking Deterred Podcast

Email

****@criminalthinking.net

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

3

Avg Length

37 mins

22. Pracademically Speaking

Pracademically Speaking
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Pracademically Speaking is a podcast intended to highlight research and innovations within the Pennsylvania

Producer/Network

The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast

Email

****@pa.gov

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5

Avg Length

29 mins

23. Stay Tuned with Preet

Stay Tuned with Preet
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Join former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara as he breaks down legal topics in the news and engages thought

Hosts

Preet Bharara (Male), Joyce Vance (Female)

Producer/Network

CAFE Studios

Email

****@wilmerhale.com

Listener Type

Journalists, Policy Makers, Activists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

31828

Avg Length

45 mins

24. Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
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The Truth & Justice Podcast is listener driven show, devoted to the pursuit of truth and justice. Host, Bob

Host

Bob Ruff (Male)

Producer/Network

NBI Studios

Email

****@nbistudios.com

Listener Type

Community Organizers, True Crime Enthusiasts, Social Justice Advocates

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

7208

Avg Length

40 mins

25. Women and Crime

Women and Crime
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Two Criminologists cover a new female-focused case each episode. You'll hear the stories of these women,

Hosts

Dr Meghan Sacks, Dr Amy Shlosberg

Producer/Network

Cloud10

Email

****@womenandcrimepodcast.com

Listener Type

Academic Researchers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

2677

Avg Length

52 mins

26. Believe Her

Believe Her
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Believe Her is true crime, upside down. In September 2017, young mom Nikki Addimando shot and killed her

Host

Justine van der Leun (Female)

Producer/Network

Lemonada

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocates, True Crime Enthusiasts, Sociologists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

1829

Avg Length

27 mins

27. The Criminologist

The Criminologist
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Host Joseph Arvidson brings criminologist, practitioners, academics and those with lived experiences from

Host

Joseph Arvidson (Male)

Producer/Network

Joe Arvidson

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

22

Avg Length

57 mins

28. White Collar Advice

White Collar Advice
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Whether you're a defense attorney, a criminal defendant, or someone eager to learn about sentencing, federal

Producer/Network

Justin Paperny

Email

****@WhiteCollarAdvice.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

17

Avg Length

9 mins

29. Justice Watch with Attorney Zulu Ali

Justice Watch with Attorney Zulu Ali
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Justice Watch with Attorney Zulu Ali on KCAA

Host

Zulu Ali (Male)

Producer/Network

KCAA Radio

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Avg Length

61 mins

30. In Plain Cite

In Plain Cite
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In Plain Cite is a podcast about developments in federal criminal defense law, focusing on the US Supreme

Host

Jonathan Byrne (Male)

Producer/Network

Federal Public Defender, WVS - A Federal Criminal Law Podcast

Email

****@fd.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

24

Avg Length

39 mins

31. Reducing Crime

Reducing Crime
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A monthly podcast featuring conversations with influential thinkers in the police service and leading crime

Host

Jerry Ratcliffe (Male)

Producer/Network

Jerry Ratcliffe

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Community Leaders, Sociologists, Law Enforcement Professionals

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

54

Avg Length

39 mins

32. Podcast on Crimes Against Women

Podcast on Crimes Against Women
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The Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW) is thrilled the announce the Podcast on Crimes Against Women

Host

Maria MacMullin (Female)

Producer/Network

Conference on Crimes Against Women

Email

****@conferencecaw.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

48

Avg Length

51 mins

33. Registry Matters

Registry Matters
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The podcast about the sex offender registry | Sex Offender News | Sex Offender Policy Analysis

Producer/Network

Registry Matters

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Journalists, Mental Health Professionals

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

53

Avg Length

57 mins

34. Prison Focus Radio

Prison Focus Radio
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California Prison Focus Radio archive, from KPOO 89.5 FM

Producer/Network

California Prison Focus

Email

****@prisons.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Avg Length

60 mins

35. As The Key Turns

As The Key Turns
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I was a Correctional Officer at America's toughest prison. USP Marion was the ancestor of Alcatraz, yes I did

Producer/Network

Handbook for the recently deceased press

Email

****@mail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Avg Length

11 mins

36. Sentencing Practice Talk

Sentencing Practice Talk
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Brought to you by the Office of Education & Sentencing Practice, Sentencing Practice Talk is a podcast series

Host

John Scappini (Male)

Producer/Network

United States Sentencing Commission

Email

****@ussc.gov

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

10

37. The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast

The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast
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Life inside a prison is very different than you see on the TV or in the movies. We want to change your

Producer/Network

The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast

Email

****@pa.gov

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Avg Length

28 mins

38. Beyond Prisons

Beyond Prisons
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Beyond Prisons is a podcast on justice, mass incarceration, and prison abolition. Hosted by @phillyprof03 &

Hosts

Brian Nam-Sonenstein (Male), Kim Wilson (Female)

Producer/Network

Beyond Prisons

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Community Organizers, Policy Makers, Academic Researchers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

233

Avg Length

59 mins

39. From Chains to Change

From Chains to Change
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Hear about the changing landscape of criminal justice reform from those most directly impacted. Our

Producer/Network

Voters Organized to Educate

Email

****@vote-nola.org

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

11

Avg Length

50 mins

40. Justice Voices

Justice Voices
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We can do better. Listen and have your eyes opened:• See criminal justice reality and needed reforms

Host

David Risley (Male)

Producer/Network

Eye-Opening Stories, Practical Solutions

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1

Avg Length

58 mins

41. UnCommon Law

UnCommon Law
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On UnCommon Law, legal issues, public policy, and storytelling collide. We'll explore the most important

Host

Matthew S. Schwartz (Male)

Producer/Network

Bloomberg Industry Group

Email

****@bloombergindustry.com

Listener Type

Investors, Policy Makers, Academic Researchers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

170

Avg Length

32 mins

42. Watching the Watchers with Robert Gouveia Esq.

Watching the Watchers with Robert Gouveia Esq.
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? Watching the Watchers is a show dedicated to advocating for criminal justice reform in the United States.

Host

Robert Gouveia (Male)

Producer/Network

Robert Gouveia Esq.

Email

****@spotlightlawyer.com

Listener Type

Community Organizers, Social Justice Advocates, Legal Professionals

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

99

Avg Length

104 mins

43. Inside The Badge- Criminal Law Cases

Inside The Badge- Criminal Law Cases
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Welcome to 'Inside The Badge: Understanding Criminal Law,' where a seasoned Forensic Psychology Professor

Producer/Network

Circle Of Insight Productions

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

9

Avg Length

10 mins

44. Supreme Decisions legal minute podcast

Supreme Decisions legal minute podcast
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This podcast is designed to make sure you are Supremely Anchored in your knowledge of your legal rights in

Host

Richard- El Bey

Producer/Network

Richard

Email

****@yahoo.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

5

Avg Length

54 mins

45. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams
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When law & order is the headline, what does it mean for us? Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

Hosts

Eboni K. Williams (Female), Dustin Ross (Male)

Producer/Network

Uppity Productions LLC

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Political Analysts, Social Justice Advocates

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

1595

Avg Length

44 mins

46. Uncuffed

Uncuffed
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Uncuffed empowers people in California prisons to tell their own stories. The award-winning collaboration

Host

Greg Eskridge

Producer/Network

KALW

Email

****@kalw.org

Listener Type

Educators, Community Organizers, Policy Makers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

182

Avg Length

22 mins

47. News Beat

News Beat
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A social justice podcast combining hard-hitting journalism and interviews with hip-hop music and original

Host

Michael u201cManny Facesu201d Conforti

Producer/Network

Morey Creative Studios

Email

****@moreycreative.com

Listener Type

CEOs, Educators, Journalists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

78

Avg Length

49 mins

48. The Criminology Academy

The Criminology Academy
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A podcast, hosted by Jose Sanchez and Jennifer Tostlebe, two doctoral candidates at CU Boulder, where we talk

Hosts

Jose A. Sanchez (Male), Jennifer Tostlebe (Female)

Producer/Network

Jose Sanchez and Jenn Tostlebe

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

19

Avg Length

64 mins

49. Guardian Mindset Podcast

Guardian Mindset Podcast
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Each month, Attorney Daigle delves into the history of law enforcement, the core principles that have shaped

Host

Eric Daigle (Male)

Producer/Network

Attorney Eric Daigle

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

42

Avg Length

42 mins

50. The Black in Blue Podcast

The Black in Blue Podcast
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Podcast host Dale is Black in Blue. He is an African-American law enforcement officer with over 20 years

Host

Black in Blue

Producer/Network

Black in Blue

Email

****@yahoo.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

17

Avg Length

57 mins

51. SLU LAW Summations

SLU LAW Summations
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Each episode will be a 15-20 minute dive into a diverse mix of legal topics, explored by members of the Saint

Host

Jessica L. Ciccone (Female)

Producer/Network

Saint Louis University School of Law

Email

****@slu.edu

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

11

Avg Length

27 mins

52. Inside the Prison World

Inside the Prison World
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We interview correctional officers and former inmates on the life inside prison.

Producer/Network

Circle Of Insight Productions

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3

Avg Length

13 mins