From Chains to Change
Hear about the changing landscape of criminal justice reform from those most directly impacted. Our discussions range from analysis of the political landscape (local, state and federal), engaging in the promise of abolitionist praxis and of course, elevating the voices of formerly incarcerated people.
Conversation w/ Lindsay "Rubia" Garcia, Louisiana Congressional candidate
Issues discussed:
SNAP, Medicaid, fuel prices, affordable housingHigh bills are not a partisan divideHistorical tension between two political partiesBeing a mom and schoolteacherLouisiana's role in national politicsData centers and Space-XJobs, automation and AIForeign policyVoting rightsLast good book readElection on November 3rdA conversation w/ Ryan Thompson
Geaux Vote Louisiana: A conversation with Baton Rouge District Attorney Candidate Ryan Thompson
A conversation w/ The Strictly Servant Society
In this special episode of From Chains to Change, Nziki Wiltz sits down with the women of the Strictly Servant Society to discuss who they are, the journey of their families through the justice system and incarceration, and what they hope to provide for the community with their new group. Recorded at our headquarters in New Orleans, LA, on Thursday, July 2, 2026
A conversation w/ Gary Crockett
In this Interview, Voice of the Experienced sat down with Gary Crockett, the democratic candidate for United States Senate in the upcoming June 27th runoff election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on June 24, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected.
A conversation w/ Jamie Davis
In this Interview, Voice of the Experienced sat down with Jamie Davis, the democratic candidate for United States Senate in the upcoming June 27th runoff election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on June 12, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected.
A conversation w/ Aeisha Kelly
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Aeisha Kelly, candidate for Louisiana House District 100 in the February 2026 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Candice Taylor
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Candice Taylor, candidate for Louisiana House District 100 in the February 2026 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on January 20, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Dana Henry
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Dana Henry, candidate for Louisiana House District 100 in the February 2026 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on January 23, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Kenya Rounds
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Kenya Rounds, candidate for Louisiana House District 100 in the February 2026 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Patricia Boyd Robertson
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Patricia Boyd Robertson, candidate for Louisiana House District 100 in the February 2026 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Ed Murray
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Ed Murray, candidate for Louisiana House District 97 in the February 2026 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on January 23, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Eugene Green III
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Eugene Green III, candidate for Louisiana House District 97 in the February 2026 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Kenn Barnes
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Kenn Barnes, candidate for Louisiana Senate District 3 in the February 2026 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on January 20, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Sidney Barthelemey II
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Sidney Barthelemey II, candidate for Louisiana Senate District 3 in the February 2026 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 2026, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Michelle Woodfork
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Michelle Woodfork, candidate for Sheriff of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 27, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Susan Hutson
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Sheriff Susan Hutson, candidate for Sheriff of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 29, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Edwin Shorty
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Edwin Shorty, candidate for Sheriff of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 15, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Danyelle Christmas
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Danyelle Christmas, candidate for New Orleans City Council District E in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 18, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Freddie King
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Freddie King, candidate for New Orleans City Council District C in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 27, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Aimee McCarron
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Aimee McCarron, candidate for New Orleans City Council District A in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 18, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Jackson Kimbrell
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Jackson Kimbrell, candidate for New Orleans City Council District C in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 20, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Jason Hughes
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Jason Hughes, candidate for New Orleans City Council District E in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 18, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Alex Mossing
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Alex Mossing, candidate for New Orleans City Council District A in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 19, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Kelsey Foster
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Kelsey Foster, candidate for New Orleans City Council District C in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 21, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Leilani Heno
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Leilani Reno, candidate for New Orleans City Council District D in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 22, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Cyndi Nguyen
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Cyndi Nguyen, candidate for New Orleans City Council District E in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 21, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Willie Morgan
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Willie Morgan, candidate for New Orleans City Council District E in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 20, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Belden Batiste
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Belden Batiste, candidate for New Orleans City Council District D in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 20, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ JP Morrell
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with JP Morrell, candidate for New Orleans City Council At-Large in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 25, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Matthew Willard
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Matthew Willard, candidate for New Orleans City Council At-Large in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 22, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Delisha Boyd
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Delisha Boyd, candidate for New Orleans City Council At-Large in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 19, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Gregory Manning
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Gregory Manning, candidate for New Orleans City Council At-Large in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 21, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Royce Duplessis
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Royce Duplessis, candidate for Mayor of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 14, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Eileen Carter
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Eileen Carter, candidate for Mayor of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 15, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Oliver Thomas
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Oliver Thomas, candidate for Mayor of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 11, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss his candidacy and his priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
A conversation w/ Helena Moreno
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with Helena Moreno, candidate for Mayor of New Orleans in the 2025 election. Filmed/recorded at our main office in New Orleans, LA on August 12, 2025, for a conversation with our community to discuss her candidacy and her priorities if elected. Learn more and stay up to date! Website: www.VotersOrganized.org Facebook: @VotersOrganized X: @justice_votes Instagram: @VotersOrganized
NO ON ALL 4!: Roundtable Discussion on the March 29th Election
In this special podcast, our deputy director and host Bruce Reilly, sits down with community leaders (Norris Henderson, Ronald Marshall, Emily Ratner, Rubia Garcia & Rev. Willie Calhoun) to discuss the attack on our children and the potentially disastrous ramifications our communities could face if the 4 amendments on the ballot for the March 29th election, get passed. Recorded at our headquarters in New Orleans, LA on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Elections 2025: A conversation w/ Quentin Anderson
In this Interview, Voters Organized to Educate sat down with candidate for State Senate District 14, Quentin Anderson, along with our very own Policy Director Checo Yancy and Director of Political Operations Devin Davis at our Baton Rouge office on February 4, 2025, for a conversation with our deputy director Bruce Reilly to discuss his race for state senate, to replace Cleo Fields and what priorities he plans on tackling if elected.
A conversation on the Constitutional Amendments w/ Nziki Wiltz & Bruce Reilly
In this special episode of From Chains to Change, our very own Nziki Wiltz sits down with our deputy director Bruce Reilly to discuss the upcoming March election and the potential impacts the passage of the constitutional amendments on the ballot could mean for the future of criminal justice reform in the state of Louisiana.
Special Run-off Episode: A Conversation with Sharon Weston-Broome
Leading up to the Dec. 7 run-off election (Early Voting has begun), our hosts speak with Baton Rouge's incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome, who seeks reelection against Sid Edwards, a Republican who has never held political office. Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital city navigating issues of public safety, jail construction, rising cost of living, and shrinking number of jobs.
