Fireside With The Underboss - "When I got out...

In this raw and intimate episode, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano takes us back to his days in the infamous ADX Florence the so-called Alcatraz of the Rockies. Locked down 23 hours a day, surrounded by concrete and silence, a letter from his daughter becomes a lifeline. But it’s a surpr ...  Show more

This week Sammy discusses how the Mafia is similar to Chess. He breaks down the process of having to always be three steps ahead of your opponent. These skills can be applied to real life situations. Sit back and enjoy the latest video! 

Today we are looking at Finding Housing After Prison or Rehab: Building Your Foundation for Success, The statistics paint a sobering picture of this reality. Research from the Prison Policy Initiative reveals that formerly incarcerated individuals experience homelessness at a rat ...  Show more

From razor-wire fences and crumbling cells to no windows and overcrowding, conditions in most jails mean rehabilitation is a nonstarter. Here’s how we can create better spaces for prisoners. By Yvonne Jewkes. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod 

In Episode 4, Paula and Phil hear stories about the road back out of prison, in The Release. Ruth Devent and Peter Yarwood both share their stories of being released and the bumpy path that followed. James Timpson, CEO of Timpson, reveals the many reasons his company chooses t ...

Every year, approximately 650,000 people return to their communities from correctional facilities across the United States. This moment marks the beginning of a challenging journey that will determine whether they successfully reintegrate into society or fall back into cycles of ...  Show more