DefundDOC Podcast

A near death experience propelled Thomas "Tom" Harvey to drop everything and become a Christian missionary. Travelling across the globe to bring the good news of Christ to others. Spending an eye opening ten years in Communist China. Then returning to America and donating his time to many worthy causes. Tom explains that in elementary school he was given another child's name and address in a neighboring town. He was directed to write them. Which he did frequently. But at the end of the school year he met his pen pal friend. This experience instilled a deep joy for...

In this profound wide ranging conversation we interview Brenton Barber a Super Lawyer, former Prosecutor, and Criminal Appellate Attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, that represents Christopher Norris which was interviewed on DefundDOC.net episode forty. Brenton shares his remarkable personal journey. Explaining why he fights so hard for those harmed by the justice system. Detailing how he struggled, like hundreds of thousands of other Americans, with opioid use disorder. Finally overcoming his debilitating addiction to become a fierce advocate for the American people. Becoming a tribal prosecutor. A Special U.S. Attorney. And now a Super Lawyer Criminal Appellate...

Life Coach CW and Cween are on a mission to coach others on how to be the best versions of themselves. Sweethearts since childhood their love story was disrupted by the corrupt criminal justice system. Life Coach CW went to prison. Cween's brother was incarcerated multiple times. While in prison both of them had their labor exploited through slavery. Their family and friends had their funds extracted through expensive phone calls and commissary. There was inadequate opportunities for formal eduction or career trainings. Such systemic injustices have harmed Americans across the Country. Yet, Life Coach CW did not let...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Former Indianapolis Colts player, Raymond Fisher, has joined the DefundDOC.net community podcast to broadcast the unjust prolonged incarceration of Jason Charles. In 2004 Jason was a normal working class citizen living in Ohio when his world was turned upside down. A relative high on drugs pulled a gun out on Jason and began firing. Without thought Jason reacted by grabbing a firearm and self-defending himself. Thankfully Jasons bullets struck his attacker and stopped the threat to his life. It was a clear case of self-defense. For those with wealth or power it would of quickly been ruled a self-defense...

In this compelling episode of "Targeted: Daniel Simms' Fight Against Retaliation in Prisons," host Daniel Simms shares his harrowing experiences just one week after re-filing a civil rights lawsuit against the AHCC facility. As he faces an alarming level of psychological abuse from certain officers who are personally biased against him, Simms recounts a series of troubling incidents that exemplify the retaliation he’s enduring.

From being unjustly written up for a minor infraction while sleeping to facing disciplinary action after choosing a video visit with his wife over voluntary programming, the narrative reveals a disturbing pattern of...

Grand release of the underground hip-hop Diesel Therapy album has passed. Virtually no albums were sold. The financial loss of the album and other DefundDOC.net initiatives could lead to bankruptcy. But failure is not an option. The Defund D.O.C. movement is bigger than its costs. So we will pinch pennies. Humble ourselves, pray for miracles, and continuing serving our community. As a self-funded social justice mission that seeks systemic change we know it will be hard. We are committed to the mission. Committed to you and all our people. To pay our expensive platform bills we...

Landis Reynolds was a child, a teenager, when the State unfairly sentenced him to a slow death sentence. Sentencing children to die in prisons across the country made the United States an outlier in the civilized world. Virtually no other Nation in the world forecloses children to die in prison. Thankfully the judicial system has finally caught up to the undisputable science that children brains are not fully formed. Children are incapable of comprehending impacts on victims, potential criminal consequences, and even how their actions may affect others including their own family members. Most reasonable minded people would admit...

***In this episode, at around 35 minutes 50 seconds, we had an uninvited visitor on the podcast. You can hear an unusual, unexplained whisper of a voice at the same time Linda is speaking. We have been completely baffled, and someone terrified by it. Linda cannot make out what it says, but everyone else has come up with the same word, and it’s not a very nice one***

Justina Madenska grew up on the Law Enforcement side of the Crime War. Her Father, a Judge, surrounded Justina with Bailiffs, Prosecutors, Police and Jail Officers, and other Ju...

In this explosive episode we interview Cadmus Publishing owner, Ken Passaro, as he shares his remarkable story and how he ended up in the publishing business. A product of a broken home, fatherless, and struggling with traumas Ken found himself piped into prison just like millions of other Americans. While in prison his labor was exploited and wages stolen, treatment and educational options were practically nonexistent, he was surrounded by violence and guard brutality, and he was released in severe poverty. Which is essentially the story of millions of fellow troubled Americans. Unlike masses of other released prisoners Ken...

Focusing on the compelling story of Kehaulani Walker, we learn how her past pain, trauma, and husband's incarceration awakened her to Carceral State injustices giving her a new lifelong passion. Now Kehaulani is busily running three organizations FOTi, PUA, and Roots Up, dedicated to improving prison conditions. If there were awards for the most effective State of Washington Activist Kehaulani Walker would win first prize. She has put her energy and sweat on the D.O.C. reform battlefield. Inevitably incurring the ire of D.O.C. prison authorities. She has faced down attempts to silence and dissuade her...

Hell on earth. A torture chamber. A death trap. Just a few names that incarcerated Americans and their supporters are calling the state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Waupun Correctional Institution. There have been four deaths in one year, countless lawsuits, gross negligence, vicious guard brutality, systemic oppression, overwhelming petty rules, and the exhausted existence of our people across the country. But, at Waupun Correctional Institution, the level of inhumanity and cruelty surpasses belief.

In this nation of grand wealth and infinite resources, we have an evil wickedness resting in the dark recesses of our...

The country lit up with millions of Americans protesting systemic abuses highlighted by the martyr George Floyd. It was the largest social justice mass demonstration in human history. Politicians and mass media took notice. For days afterwards they waxed and waned about reforming the system. Then within days they were back to demonizing troubled Americans that made bad decisions labeled crime (i.e. minorities, the impoverished, and the mentally ill). They promptly returned to perpetuating the status quo. As of date, no meaningful systemic change has occurred anywhere in the United States criminal justice system. Police STILL overpoliced disadvantaged...

Welcome to the DefundDOC Podcast, where we delve into the critical issues surrounding voting rights and criminal justice reform. Join Linda and Daniel, as we explore the history and current state of felon disenfranchisement in America, inspired by legal texts, historical documents, and contemporary analyses.

In our discussions, we question the "obvious" exclusion of certain groups, such as women, people with mental disabilities, and former slaves, from the right to vote. We examine the discriminatory practices that have disenfranchised felons and prisoners, perpetuating inequality and prejudice.

We uncover the origins of felon disenfranchisement as a...

As June 26 approaches this year, and every year thereafter, many Americans across the Country will anticipate it as if it was any other day. Tragically that will not be the case for Megan Kolb, of the State of Wisconsin. For the rest of her families lives, that day will represent an atrocity. A Human Rights Crime. The day their patriarch was killed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Megan's father, Dean Hoffman, a man with severe mental health bipolar disorder. For decades he took his prescribed medications to mitigate the symptoms of his mental illness. For years...

Have you ever questioned how we view criminals? This episode of Defund DOC challenges the status quo and explores the surprising role "criminals" have played in securing our freedoms.

Hosts Linda and Daniel J. Simms discuss:

Looking for a more humane...

Exceptional Presidential leader of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Cultural Awareness Group, Michael Matol, illuminates his journey. From being a troubled impoverished gang member in San Diego, California. Losing friends to gun violence and Imprisonment. To a rap musician and producer. Revealing his immense gratitude at receiving an invaluable gift of mentorship that put him on a new path in the music industry. Ultimately he unveils how he found himself ensnared by the mass incarceration system. Without varnish he shared the truths of inequities and injustices that are destroying our people. Along with his views for Carceral State reform...

The A.I. revolution unveils new technologies or applications each day. And each innovation surprises and astonishes us anew. Modest estimates predict that sixty percent of all jobs will be obsolete within the next twenty years. That is one adverse effect of the coming A.I. revolution that we must face. Historical data can help us ascertain what will happen when masses of Americans are unemployed and impoverished. Such mass layoff events occurred in the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's. Millions of Americans lost their jobs due to free trade agreements that outsourced unprecedented amount of jobs to China, Mexico...

Hosts, Daniel and Linda, interview Tyreek Smith, a remarkable U.S. military Veteran, follower of Islam, and serial entrepreneur that has been incarcerated sixteen years. Originally from Georgia he migrated to Tacoma, Washington, where he tragically was imprisoned. As a Veteran and Muslim he found his patriotism and faith coincide in the passion for the incarcerated community. Demonstrating his altruism and kindness through selfless giving. Ultimately he found immense joy and purpose in starting businesses. He will share his new business endeavor aptly named "The Love Business." How did he come up with such a name from such a...

Defund DOC Hosts, Daniel and Linda, invite Zachary Budrow to share his remarkable story of being adopted, neglected, and suffering mental health disorders related to anger and abandonment. Explaining how he worked hard at projecting a wholesome upstanding persona. Graduating from Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington, with many friends and acquaintances. Going as far as being a leader in his youth church group at Real Life Foursquare. He was widely known for recording many music videos for Instagram. Despite the facade, in reality, he was suffering from severe mental health disorders. In particular his anger problem was growing...

As Christians' celebrated Easter and Jews observe Passover our Hosts, Daniel and Linda Simms, bring Biblical and Torah truths in hopes of touching hearts and minds. With passion, conviction, and well researched scriptures Believers will be confronted with God's commandments towards treatment of prisoners. God calls on his people to relieve the suffering of those oppressed. The inhumane oppression of U.S. prisoners is perceived by many as Human Rights violations and Crimes Against Humanity. Throughout history many peoples have enslaved other groups. "A century before Britain became involve in the terrible business of slave-trading, whole Christian villages and...

Daniel and Linda welcome, Damien "Dirt" Davis, a Comedian/Musician from the Vassals, he was over incarcerated to a fifty-three year sentence for merely being an accomplice. Despite the overwhelming oppression, guard brutality, scandalous prison politics, and bloody prison violence he has found peace and purpose in creativity. Now he seeks to educate and inspire you! While making you jump up and down laughing! Jump into this explosive episode and subscribe!

Daniel and Linda welcome, Damien "Dirt" Davis, a Comedian/Musician from the Vassals, he was over incarcerated to a fifty-three year sentence for merely being an accomplice. Despite the overwhelming oppression, guard brutality, scandalous prison politics, and bloody prison violence he has found peace and purpose in creativity. Now he seeks to educate and inspire you! While making you jump up and down laughing! Jump into this explosive episode and subscribe so you don't miss part two!

Hosts, Daniel and Linda, interview one of the most successful imprisoned rapper of all time: Killa Ca$. The true Seattle diamond shares his profound journey from the mean streets of South Seattle, to his turbulent 13 years in prison, culminating with his lived experience within the modern slave system known as DOC. It is a compelling wide-ranging interview that reveals his thoughts and wisdom regarding exploitation, diesel treatment, systemic inequities, guard brutality, and much more.

Killa Ca$'s records are flying off the proverbial shelves for their unvarnished realness. The street life he and millions have experienced were...

Welcome back to Relationships Unlocked, the podcast that delves deep into the intricacies of relationships with inmates. In part two of this captivating series, your hosts Linda and Daniel J. Simms continue the conversation by exploring the difficulties that come with being in this unique kind of relationship.

Drawing from their personal experiences, Linda and Daniel shed light on the challenges faced by partners of inmates. They navigate the complexities of maintaining a connection, despite the barriers imposed by societal judgment and communication limitations. Through their honest and raw conversations, they provide valuable insights into the emotional...

Welcome to Relationships Unlocked, a thought-provoking podcast that delves into the complexities of relationships with an inmate. In this captivating two-part series, join your hosts Linda and Daniel J. Simms as they explore the benefits and challenges of being in a relationship with someone behind bars.

In part one, Linda and Daniel draw from their personal experiences to shed light on the unique dynamics that come into play when love knows no boundaries. They navigate the emotional rollercoaster, discussing the deep connections, unwavering loyalty, and the strength that can be found in these relationships.

But...

Welcome to Defund DOC's podcast, where Linda and Daniel unravel the layers of governmental manipulation within the legal system. Join us as we explore the sinister exploitation of the Double Jeopardy Clause, designed to protect but now used against citizens. Discover how our fundamental liberties are eroded and learn how to combat systemic injustice. Tune in for eye-opening insights, powerful calls to action, and valuable resources to reclaim justice and integrity. Visit DefundDOC.net and be part of the movement to defend our rights.

Join Linda and Daniel J. Simms on "Reforming Justice," a podcast delving into the depths of America's prison system. In this eye-opening episode, Linda and Daniel dissect the controversial practices of Diesel Therapy and Diesel Treatment, shedding light on their devastating effects on incarcerated individuals. From the psychological trauma inflicted by frequent transfers to the environmental impact of diesel engines, no stone is left unturned. Through gripping case studies and insightful analysis, they explore the urgent need for reform and highlight alternatives that prioritize human dignity and environmental stewardship. Tune in to "Reforming Justice" and become part of the...

Welcome to DefundDOC.net, the podcast where hosts Linda and Daniel J. Simms tackle pressing issues surrounding the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the State Department of Corrections. In this episode, they delve into the question of whether these institutions intentionally incite violence. They shed light on the artificial scarcity of resources in prison environments, which leads to violence, gang formation, and a cycle of recidivism. The hosts discuss the consequences of this scarcity on prisoners and society, highlighting court cases that establish liability for this deliberate indifference. They propose multi-faceted solutions such as ending prisoner slavery, transforming prisons...

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