DefundDOC Podcast

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By: Linda & Daniel J. Simms

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HOOD CANDIDATE: A RADICAL REPUBLICAN DISRUPTING MASS INCARCERATION - With Guest Andy Williams Jr.
#41
Yesterday at 5:28 PM

Have you heard of the Hood Candidate, Andy Williams Jr., that has ran for the U.S. Presidency twice? Did you know he was a member of a gang? That he had spend time behind bars? If you have not heard his compelling journey you must hear this remarkable story. Andy embarked on his arduous journey after facing the systemic injustices rampant in the United States. Andy advocates for a new paradigm in American. One rooted in love for our fellow man or woman. Explaining that Americans with felony records must recognize that those records are incidents and badges...


VALENTINE'S BEHIND BARS. PRISON WALLS CAN'T SEPARATE OUR LOVE! - With Special Guest Messages
#42
Yesterday at 5:28 PM

Love notes from behind prison bars. In this exciting episode incarcerated Americans send their Valentine's Day messages to their loved ones. Breaking false stereotypes and prejudices that those inside are unloved or forgotten. For generations the mass media and corrupt politicians have spewed propaganda demonizing fellow Americans that made bad decisions. Using crime as a pretext to systemically enslave them in cruel prison conditions. A blatant crime against humanity. Exploiting their loved ones. Extracting vast sums from their communities. Saddling debilitating court debts on them. Ensuring cycles of impoverishment. Keeping troubled Americans uneducated and untreated. Handicapping their ability to...


BREAKING STEREOTYPES: INNOCENT MAN FINDS LOVE AND STARTS MINI-BULLY BUSINESS FROM BEHIND BARS
#40
02/02/2025

Married couple, Christopher and Jamie, are foundational figures in the lovable Mini-Bullies industry. Founding the purposeful business, Americas Notoriouz Exoticz, a leading cutting edge breeder of designer mini-bullies. Yet what many do not know is that Christopher has been incarcerated for decades. And that he is completely innocent. A product of poverty, a troubled childhood, and pervasive gang culture, Christopher had the decks stacked against him. But it was a defective Public Defender, a overzealous Prosecutor, and prejudiced Judge that ultimately failed him. Leading to a innocent man pleading guilty, a National phenomenon plaguing our criminal-justice system, and a...


THE ADVOCATES AND ACTIVISTS ROUNDTABLE: JANUARY 11, 2025
#39
01/30/2025

Join us for the second episode of the Advocates and Activists Roundtable, where we dive deeper into the harrowing realities of the U.S. mass incarceration system. This enlightening episode sheds light on the ongoing Human Rights violations perpetuated by the Department of Corrections (D.O.C.) and introduces you to the passionate individuals dedicated to challenging these injustices.

In this installment, we engage in a candid discussion with advocates and activists from Red Onion State Prison and Wallens Ridge State Prison, sharing their powerful accounts of systemic cruelty and the resilience of those who dare to...


FREEDOM FIGHTERS: THE INAUGURAL ADVOCATES AND ACTIVISTS ROUNDTABLE
#38
01/03/2025

This exquisitely informative episode will open your eyes to the Human Rights atrocities common place in the current evil U.S. mass incarceration system. We introduce you to those on the front line fighting against the corrupt and cruel practices of the Department of Corrections (D.O.C.). Listen in on our free-ranging conversation as Advocates and Activists of Red Onion State Prison and Wallens Ridge State Prison reveal true stories of horror and Guard brutality. This is our first inaugural episode of a new monthly segment where we will be giving Freedom Fighters nationwide the opportunity to share...


RED ONION STATE PRISON: PRISONERS ARE SELF-EMULATING TO ESCAPE THE TORTUROUS ABUSE?
#37
01/03/2025

In this explosive episode, Melissa Eberling, A Warrior Within Us Project, blows the whistle on the heartbreaking atrocious conditions at the Red Onion State Prison in Virginia. This alarming true story unveils the horrible conditions prisoners endure. The current corrupt D.O.C. slavery and exploitation scheme imposed upon our troubled sons and daughters is appalling. Prisoners are suffering human rights violations that will traumatize them for life. In a prosperous civilized Nation such as the U.S. it should be a Crime Against Humanity to impose cruel prison conditions on our fellow Americans. At Red Onion State Prison...


Defund DOC: New Year, New Voices
#36
01/01/2025

Join hosts Linda and Daniel Simms in this special New Year’s episode of the Defund DOC Podcast, where we amplify the voices of those often unheard.

This heartfelt installment begins with powerful messages from incarcerated individuals at Airway Heights Correctional Center as they reach out to their loved ones, sharing emotional shout-outs and revealing their hopes and resolutions for 2025. Tune in for a poignant discussion that highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of connection, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and understanding. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on t...


Messages to Home: A Defund DOC Christmas Special
#35
12/24/2024

In this heartwarming Christmas episode of the Defund DOC Podcast, we share poignant messages from incarcerated individuals to their loved ones, highlighting the strength of familial bonds during the holiday season. These heartfelt messages, filled with hope and love, serve as a reminder of the human connections that endure despite physical separation.

Join Linda as she engages in a festive conversation with Daniel Simms, diving into a list of holiday-themed questions that explore the significance of the season for those behind bars. Together, they discuss the challenges and joys of celebrating Christmas while incarcerated, the impact of...


TRUE PUBLIC DEFENDER: HEAD DIRECTOR TO OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO MASS INCARCERATION - With guest Larry Jefferson
#34
11/12/2024

Larry Jefferson, the Director of the State of Washington Office of Public Defense, grew up in a domestic violence home. Ultimately his mother escaped the abuse and embarked on a collegiate life. She included Larry in the journey for knowledge. Sparking Larry's thirst for education and eventually his pursuit of a law degree. Upon passing the Bar and entering the legal field Larry found a passion for defending disadvantaged Americans against the vast resources of the government. Coming to discern the considerable inequities and injustices facing minorities, the impoverished, and the mentally disordered. That discernment inspired Larry to reach...


REDEMPTION: FROM CRIME TO CIVIC SERVICE - With Guest Victor Gonzalez
#33
10/21/2024

Victor Gonzalez cousin killed a man. They then decapitated, and fed his victim to pigs on a farm in Oregon. The man had tried to rob and potentially murder Victor so he acted in self-defense. This compelling and provocative story will reveal the traumatic events that led to Victor's life of crime and imprisonment. Demonstrating the great need for treatment of root causes and higher educational career trainings. Each stage of the juvenile and adult criminal-justice system failed Victor and society. The system has an adverse incentive to incarcerate more Americans for longer sentences. Slavery has been a plague...