Clay Cane Extended!

Andrew Aydin joins to discuss the legacy of John Lewis, the current state of the country & his Appalachia Comics Project.

Anthony Legion spent 19 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit in Detroit, Michigan in 2001. Mr. Legion was convicted due to a jailhouse informant who later told investigators that the police said if he made a statement against Anthony and his co-defendant, his sentence for another crime would be reduced. Mr. Legion was released from prison in February 2020, and later exonerated on October 1, 2020.

Clay talks with Reecie Colbert on his SiriusXM Urban View radio show, about his new novel, "Burn Down Master's House". Available for pre-order now!

Mark Whitaker talks about his book, ''The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon's Enduring Impact on America”.

Exoneree, Lee Harris spent over 33 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit in 1992 in Chicago. Mr. Harris was friends with police officers who manipulated Lee to become an informant. The police fed Lee to make statements on the crime and his story changed as the investigation moved along. When the police couldn’t charge who they believed committed the crime, they turned on Lee. Mr. Lee was released on March 16, 2023 after his attorney found the main witness who recanted and said the police told her to blame the crime on Lee.

Exoneree, Arlando “Tray” Jones, spent over 37 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit in Baltimore in 1985, when he was just 16 years old. Mr. Jones’ father was shot and killed by police when Tray was 18 months old, leading to his mother’s struggles with alcoholism. With nowhere to go, Mr. Jones went to the streets and was looked after by drug dealers. The police knew Mr. Jones was not the murderer in this crime but had a witness claimed she saw him commit the crime. This witness would immediately recant, but Mr. Jones was convicted and sentenced to life plu...

Exoneree, Anthony Kyles spent 27 years behind bars for 4 murders and arson he did not commit in Michigan in 1995. The main witness in the case said Anthony ignited the fire in order to get a lighter sentence in another crime. Kyles was exonerated in September 2022 thanks to a fire dynamics analyst who determined that the fire was ignited because of a faulty space heater.

Exoneree Leon Benson spent 25 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1998. He was in solitary confinement for 10 years straight. The police suppressed evidence that showed another man was the killer in the case. He was exonerated March 9, 2023.

Clay does a history lesson on the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 on his SiriusXM radio show, "Clay Cane Show".

Elie Mystal talks with Clay about his book, the current Democratic Party, & more!

Georgia State Senator, Jason Esteves discusses why he's running for governor, voter turnout & more.

Exoneree, Keith Carnes spent over 18 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit in Kansas City, Missouri in 2003. Most of the witnesses of the trial were inconsistent and there was no physical evidence. He was released and exonerated on April 11, 2022 thanks to the work of the KC Freedom Project & private investigator, Latahra Smith Carnes, who is now Keith’s wife.

Exoneree, Patrick Prince spent 26 years behind bars for a murder and robbery in Chicago in 1991. He was arrested when he was 19. No witnesses claimed Patrick was the gunman and several witnesses testified that he was not the person responsible. However, a judge still convicted and sentenced Patrick to 60 years. He was exonerated on May 16, 2017 and later won a lawsuit against the city.

Keisha Lance Bottoms joins to discuss her run for governor of Georgia, what her vision for the state is & how to combat the Trump administration.

Washington State Democratic Party Chair, Shasti Conrad discusses her political background, young voters & more!

Karida Brown discusses her new book, "The Battle For The Black Mind" - available now!

Greg Palast joins to discuss voter suppression, RFK Jr., & more.

Kino Christian spent 15 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit in Michigan in 2007. A jailhouse informant claimed Kino confessed to the crime while he was awaiting trial. Kino was exonerated December 22, 2022 due to testimony not being provided to the defense. He was a co-defendant of exoneree, C’Quan Hinton.

Lynn Whitfield talks about her career & the new season of The Chi.

Author, John Conyers III talks about his new book which honors his father, Rep. John Conyers.

New Jersey Senator Andy Kim talks with Clay about the current political climate under the Trump administration, what's happening with immigration, why he voted for Kristi Noem, & more!

Kenneth Bond spent over 27 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit in Baltimore in 1995, when he was just 16 years old. He was released in February 2023 due to the Juvenile Restoration Act, which opened the door for people who were convicted of crimes as juveniles and who have served at least 20 years to have their sentences reduced.

Johnny Pinchback spent 27 years behind bars for a sexual assault he did not commit in Texas in 1984. He was exonerated in 2011 thanks to DNA evidence proving he was not the rapist who committed the crime.

Rodney Nickens Jr. discusses running for office in Virginia and being engaged local politics.

Atty. Elizabeth Cole discusses the work she & the Michigan Innocence Project Clinic did to exonerate Paul Clark, who spent 36 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.

Attorney, Justin Brooks talks about the work he's done to help exonerate those who have been wrongfully convicted & his book, “You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You’re Innocent.”

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall talks about her book, “A Protest History of the United States,” the effectiveness of protests during the current climate of the country.

Andre M. Perry talks with Clay about his book, "Black Power Scorecard: Measuring the Racial Gap and What We Can Do to Close It", having hope & more!

Rep. Inga Willis talks with Clay about bills that were introduced this session in Georgia, what it means to show up in our communities, & the importance of local politics.

Clay talks with exoneree, Luis Vargas who spent nearly 18 years behind bars for three separate sexual assaults he did not commit in 1998 in Los Angeles. Mr. Vargas was arrested as he was heading to a parenting class, which was voluntary. None of the victims identified Vargas with 100% certainty. He was exonerated in November 2015, but was immediately put into ICE custody although he was legally in the country. He was released from ICE custody on May 16, 2016.

Cory Hardrict discusses his new film, growing up in Chicago, & more!

Clay talks with exoneree, Michael Shannon who spent 10 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit in New Orleans in 2005.Michael did not look like the description from witnesses. He was exonerated in 2018 after the district attorney found Mr. Shannon didn’t receive adequate representation.

Clay Cane talks with exoneree, C'Quan Hinton who spent nearly 15 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit in Flint, Michigan in 2007. He was only 17 years old at the time of his arrest & was exonerated December 20, 2022.

Miss Lawrence talks with Clay about Ballroom, Real Housewives of Atlanta, Mary J. Blige & more!

In this throwback interview, Clay talks with Celebrity Stylist, Ty Hunter on his book, "Makeover from Within: Lessons in Hardship, Acceptance, and Self-Discovery," how he got started working with Tina Knowles, styling Destiny's Child, Billy Porter, and self-discovery.

Clay Cane talks with Cody Keenan about his favorite speech from Former President Barack Obama, the enthusiasm of his presidency, and the political danger under Trump's first presidency.

Clay Cane talks with exoneree, Bernard Howard who spent over 26 years behind bars for 3 murders and armed robbery he did not commit in 1994 in Detroit. He was 18 years old at the time of his arrest & exonerated on December 17, 2020.

Aunjanue Ellis talks playing Civil Rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer in a short film, Fannie, honors her legacy, and more!

Jersey City mayor, Steven Fulop discusses running for governor of NJ, how to stand up to the Trump administration, & more.