Best 80 Criminal Justice Podcasts

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

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

Hosts

Jay Ellis, Travon Free

Producer/Network

Lemonada

Email

****@lemonadamedia.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

565
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2. Beyond Prisons

Beyond Prisons

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

Hosts

Brian Nam-Sonenstein, Kim Wilson

Producer/Network

Beyond Prisons

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

233
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3. Turning A Moment Into A Movement

Turning A Moment Into A Movement

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

Producer/Network

Jay Love

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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4. From Chains to Change

From Chains to Change

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

Rating

5/5

Reviews

11
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5. The Transform Justice Podcast

The Transform Justice Podcast

The Transform Justice podcast throws light on the hidden corners of the criminal justice system. Each

Hosts

Penelope Gibbs, Rob Allen

Producer/Network

Transform Justice

Email

****@transformjustice.org.uk

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2
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6. Ear Hustle

Ear Hustle

Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that's what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often

Hosts

Nigel Poor, Earlonne Woods

Producer/Network

Ear Hustle & Radiotopia

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

20165
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7. Undisclosed

Undisclosed

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

Hosts

Rabia Chaudry, Colin Miller, Susan Simpson

Producer/Network

Undisclosed

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

9583
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8. Wrongful Conviction

Wrongful Conviction

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

Hosts

Maggie Freleng, Lauren Bright Pacheco, Jason Flom

Producer/Network

Lava for Good+

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

5513
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9. Reasonable Doubt

Reasonable Doubt

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

Hosts

Mark Geragos, Adam Carolla

Producer/Network

PodcastOne

Email

****@podcastone.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

3535
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10. Another Not Guilty

Another Not Guilty

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

Host

David Lucien Moore

Producer/Network

Another Not Guilty

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

335
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11. Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology

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

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

67
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12. Prison Radio Audio Feed

Prison Radio Audio Feed

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

Host

Mumia Abu-Jamal

Producer/Network

Prison Radio

Email

****@prisonradio.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

50
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13. UnCommon Law

UnCommon Law

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

Host

Matthew S. Schwartz

Producer/Network

Bloomberg Industry Group

Email

****@bloombergindustry.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

170
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14. Notes From The Pen

Notes From The Pen

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

Host

Robert Caldwell-Kim

Producer/Network

Caldwell

Email

****@yahoo.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

126
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15. Slate Crime and Justice

Slate Crime and Justice

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

Producer/Network

Slate Podcasts

Email

****@slate.com

Rating

4.1/5

Reviews

37
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16. Prison Pipeline

Prison Pipeline

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

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4
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17. Rattling The Bars

Rattling The Bars

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

Host

Charles Hopkins

Producer/Network

The Real News Network

Email

****@therealnews.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5
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18. JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo

JUSTUS with Jack & Gonzo

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

Hosts

Jack DAurora, John Gonzales

Producer/Network

Jack D’Aurora and John Gonzales

Email

****@behallaw.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

11
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19. Brennan Center LIVE

Brennan Center LIVE

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

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

23
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20. Everyday Injustice

Everyday Injustice

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

Host

David Greenwald

Producer/Network

Davis Vanguard

Email

****@davisvanguard.org

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

7
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21. You And The Law Podcast Show

You And The Law Podcast Show

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

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3
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22. Victory Over Sin

Victory Over Sin

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

Producer/Network

Mark Renick

Email

****@myfamilyradio.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3
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23. 12:01 The Death Penalty in Context

12:01 The Death Penalty in Context

Examining issues in the death penalty system. Brought to you by the Death Penalty Information Center, a

Hosts

Anne Holsinger, Robert Dunham

Producer/Network

Death Penalty Information Center

Email

****@deathpenaltyinfo.org

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

33
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24. IN-CJ Podcast

IN-CJ Podcast

The International Network for Criminal Justice is for people engaged in international development work in

Host

Rob Watson

Producer/Network

International Network for Criminal Justice

Email

****@gmail.com
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25. Supreme Decisions legal minute podcast

Supreme Decisions legal minute podcast

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

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

5
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26. DCT Audio and the Dave Thomas interviews.

DCT Audio and the Dave Thomas interviews.

Welcome DCT Audio. The home of great podcasts.The skills I learnt as a police officer for over 25 years

Host

Dave Thomas

Producer/Network

Dave Thomas

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2
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27. Criminal Thinking Deterred

Criminal Thinking Deterred

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

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

3
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28. Pracademically Speaking

Pracademically Speaking

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

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5
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29. Stay Tuned with Preet

Stay Tuned with Preet

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

Hosts

Preet Bharara, Joyce Vance

Producer/Network

CAFE Studios

Email

****@wilmerhale.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

31828
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30. Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

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

Host

Bob Ruff

Producer/Network

NBI Studios

Email

****@nbistudios.com

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

7208
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31. Women and Crime

Women and Crime

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

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

2677
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32. Believe Her

Believe Her

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

Host

Justine van der Leun

Producer/Network

Lemonada

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

1829
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33. Blind Plea

Blind Plea

In 2017, Deven Grey, a young mother, shot and killed her abusive partner in a remote trailer in rural Shelby

Host

Elizabeth Flock

Producer/Network

Lemonada

Email

****@lemonadamedia.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

1183
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34. Uncuffed

Uncuffed

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

Host

Greg Eskridge

Producer/Network

KALW

Email

****@kalw.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

182
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35. The Criminologist

The Criminologist

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

Host

Joseph Arvidson

Producer/Network

Joe Arvidson

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

22
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36. Justice Watch with Attorney Zulu Ali

Justice Watch with Attorney Zulu Ali

Justice Watch with Attorney Zulu Ali on KCAA

Host

Zulu Ali

Producer/Network

KCAA Radio

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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37. White Collar Advice

White Collar Advice

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

Producer/Network

Justin Paperny

Email

****@WhiteCollarAdvice.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

17
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38. Reducing Crime

Reducing Crime

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

Host

Jerry Ratcliffe

Producer/Network

Jerry Ratcliffe

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

54
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39. Shattered Lives

Shattered Lives

Tragedy, Murder, and Justice We speak to victims of crime, some solved, some unsolved and some unresolved,

Hosts

Paul Healy, Mick OToole

Producer/Network

Reach Ireland Podcasts

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

15
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40. Podcast on Crimes Against Women

Podcast on Crimes Against Women

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

Host

Maria MacMullin

Producer/Network

Conference on Crimes Against Women

Email

****@conferencecaw.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

48
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41. In Plain Cite

In Plain Cite

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

Host

Jonathan Byrne

Producer/Network

Federal Public Defender, WVS - A Federal Criminal Law Podcast

Email

****@fd.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

24
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42. Registry Matters

Registry Matters

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

Producer/Network

Registry Matters

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

53
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43. The Criminology Academy

The Criminology Academy

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

Hosts

Jose A. Sanchez, Jennifer Tostlebe

Producer/Network

Jose Sanchez and Jenn Tostlebe

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

19
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44. Guardian Mindset Podcast

Guardian Mindset Podcast

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

Host

Eric Daigle

Producer/Network

Attorney Eric Daigle

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

42
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45. Evolving Prisons

Evolving Prisons

An award-nominated podcast featuring stories from people who've been to prison, those who work there, victims

Host

Kaigan Carrie

Producer/Network

Kaigan Carrie

Email

****@outlook.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

4
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46. AQS Inmate Call

AQS Inmate Call

Supportive relationships play a crucial role in shaping our confidence and self-worth, enabling us to achieve

Producer/Network

Joel Wilborn

Email

****@icloud.com

Rating

1/5

Reviews

1
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47. Napleiten

Napleiten

Misdaadjournalist Wouter Laumans, Christian Flokstra en Ayse Çimen, allebei strafpleiter, praten met

Hosts

Wouter Laumans, Christian Flokstra, Ayse Çimen

Producer/Network

Wouter Laumans, Christian Flokstra, Ayse Çimen

Email

****@parool.nl

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

9
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48. Done By Law

Done By Law

Current legal issues presented by the Federation of Community Legal Centres, giving an alternative view of

Producer/Network

Members of the Federation of Community Legal Centres

Email

****@3cr.org.au
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49. Prison Focus Radio

Prison Focus Radio

California Prison Focus Radio archive, from KPOO 89.5 FM

Producer/Network

California Prison Focus

Email

****@prisons.org

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3
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50. Verurteilt! Der Gerichtspodcast

Verurteilt! Der Gerichtspodcast

Der Gerichtspodcast mit Heike Borufka und Basti Red: Die hr-Gerichtsreporterin und der Podcaster sprechen

Hosts

Heike Borufka, Basti Red

Producer/Network

Hessischer Rundfunk

Email

****@hr.de

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

9
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51. De zaak ontleed

De zaak ontleed

Alle ins en outs over de meest spraakmakende rechtszaken. Door rechtbankverslaggever Saskia Belleman en

Hosts

Wilson Boldewijn, Saskia Belleman

Producer/Network

De Telegraaf

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

5
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52. Conversando com o Nucci

Conversando com o Nucci

O Direito Penal não se aprende apenas nos livros. Ele se compreende na vivência, na análise crítica e na

Host

Prof. Guilherme Nucci

Producer/Network

Prof. Guilherme Nucci

Email

****@gmail.com
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53. Law Office of Mark Nicholson: The Nicholson Nugget

Law Office of Mark Nicholson: The Nicholson Nugget

This is the official podcast of the Law Office of Mark Nicholson, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Attorney Mark

Producer/Network

Mark Nicholson
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54. Sentencing Practice Talk

Sentencing Practice Talk

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

Host

John Scappini

Producer/Network

United States Sentencing Commission

Email

****@ussc.gov

Rating

5/5

Reviews

10
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55. Inside the Prison World

Inside the Prison World

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

Producer/Network

Circle Of Insight Productions

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3
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56. Bluegrass Beat

Bluegrass Beat

The Bluegrass Beat is a monthly podcast delivering the latest topics and critical news affecting law

Host

Critley King-Smith

Producer/Network

Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training

Email

****@ky.gov

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

9
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57. The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast

The PA Prisons and Parole Podcast

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

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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58. Radio Radicale - Rassegna stampa giustizia

Radio Radicale - Rassegna stampa giustizia

Principali notizie, commenti e curiosità, in tema di giustizia, che nel corso della settimana hanno trovato

Producer/Network

Radio Radicale - Giuseppe Rossodivita, avvocato e segretario del Comitato Radicale per la Giustizia “Piero Calamandrei”

Email

****@radioradicale.it
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59. CRISP Entrevista

CRISP Entrevista

O CRISP Entrevista é o podcast mensal do Centro de Estudos de Criminalidade e Segurança Pública da UFMG.

Producer/Network

CRISP UFMG

Email

****@gmail.com
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60. CARAPATAGE, contre toutes les cages !

CARAPATAGE, contre toutes les cages !

Carapatage est une émission contre les prisons, la répression et le contrôle, à travers l'actualité

Producer/Network

Carapatage

Email

****@riseup.net
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61. Understanding Basic Criminal Law

Understanding Basic Criminal Law

Hello, my name is Hugo Vera, and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish. My

Host

Hugo Vera Molinet

Producer/Network

Hugo Vera Molinet

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

6
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62. Justice Voices

Justice Voices

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

Host

David Risley

Producer/Network

Eye-Opening Stories, Practical Solutions

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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63. Watching the Watchers with Robert Gouveia Esq.

Watching the Watchers with Robert Gouveia Esq.

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

Host

Robert Gouveia

Producer/Network

Robert Gouveia Esq.

Email

****@spotlightlawyer.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

99
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64. Inside The Badge- Criminal Law Cases

Inside The Badge- Criminal Law Cases

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

Producer/Network

Circle Of Insight Productions

Rating

5/5

Reviews

9
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65. In Summation - The Final Word

In Summation - The Final Word

Attorney, host and creator Paul Townsend examines some of the most famous and infamous - and often

Host

Paul Townsend

Producer/Network

Paul Townsend

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

31
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66. Crime Survivors Speak

Crime Survivors Speak

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

Producer/Network

Crime Survivors Speak

Rating

5/5

Reviews

8
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67. Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams

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

Hosts

Eboni K. Williams, Dustin Ross

Producer/Network

Uppity Productions LLC

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

1595
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68. News Beat

News Beat

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

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

78
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69. The Black in Blue Podcast

The Black in Blue Podcast

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

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

17
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70. Radio PPN

Radio PPN

Nuestra misión es generar un discurso alternativo para dar a conocer la realidad carcelaria que por lo

Producer/Network

Radio PPN

Email

****@gmail.com
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71. As The Key Turns

As The Key Turns

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

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3
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72. SLU LAW Summations

SLU LAW Summations

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

Producer/Network

Saint Louis University School of Law

Email

****@slu.edu

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

11
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73. Jeremy Bamber and White House Farm

Jeremy Bamber and White House Farm

If you're tired of speculation, fake news and dramatisation, you'll find this podcast a refreshing go-to for

Producer/Network

Jeremy Bamber Innocence Campaign

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

3.4/5

Reviews

8
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74. The Welcome Table with Max Gaston

The Welcome Table with Max Gaston

Inspired by the old Negro spiritual that became an anthem of faith-driven activism and a call for justice and

Host

Max Gaston

Producer/Network

Max Gaston

Email

****@nd.edu

Rating

4/5

Reviews

8
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75. Processo Penal Ragnarök

Processo Penal Ragnarök

Para onde caminham o direito penal e o processo penal? Se quer descobrir, siga o Processo Penal Ragnarök, o

Producer/Network

Processo Penal Ragnarök
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76. Kriminologene

Kriminologene

En podcast av, med og om kriminologer, men for hvem som helst, enten man er kriminolog, en som kanskje kunne

Producer/Network

Thomas Ugelvik
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77. Just Humans

Just Humans

Stories of justice from the people who make it. Brought to you by the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice

Producer/Network

SCCJR

Email

****@glasgow.ac.uk
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