🚨 New ep of UP TO THE MINUTE! 🚨 What bills are headed to the gov's desk? Do CCJRC's reform positions fly in the face of Prop 128? What should voters make of the looming fentanyl ballot measure? & what's the #1 misunderstanding about the carceral system? www.radioforjustice.org/podcasts

This wk on HOTLINES, it’s Jeff Wise, part of our ongoing series with Remerg, CO's resource reentry hub. Jeff shares with host Seth Ready how his own lived experience in the system guides his work at Remerg. Listen at 9am & pm each wkday… or right here: www.radioforjustice.org/podcasts

The Launch & Listening Party for HABITUAL last week at Denver’s Sie FilmCenter was a galvanizing gathering of policy makers, advocates, victims svcs reps, & ppl with lived experience across the criminal-legal spectrum. Listen to HABITUAL now, right here: www.radioforjustice.org/habitual

Check out today's newsletter from Colorado Radio for Justice: Photos from last week's HABITUAL podcast Launch & Listening Party; a HOTLINES feature with Remerg; an invitation to a podcast showcase at our partner org Youth on Record... and more! mailchi.mp/radioforjust...

🎧 Listen now: HABITUAL — Inside repeat-offender sentencing in America. ... A new five-part investigative podcast from Colorado Radio for Justice. Voices of currently and formerly incarcerated ppl; victims; families; legislators; legal experts; and more. www.radioforjustice.org/habitual

We're so pleased to partner with Denver Philharmonic Orchestra - and to broadcast their concerts every Sunday on our show Crescendo Colorado! www.radioforjustice.org/programsched...

HABITUAL, CRJ's newest podcast, drops April 29th. 2 voices are Kristen Nelson and Dan Meyer from Spero Justice Center - interviewed by CRJ's Herbert Alexander, himself a 'habitual offender.' Joinour Launch & Listening Party at Sie Film Center - RSVP here: events.humanitix.com/crj-podcast-...

Herbert Alexander on CRJ’s new investigative podcast, HABITUAL. Join us for the free listening party & launch in one week - Wednesday April 29th at Denver’s Sie FilmCenter. RSVP here: events.humanitix.com/crj-podcast-... 🎥 Producer/Editor: Julia Hoppock Director/DP: Brynmore Williams

New ep of UP TO THE MINUTE! 🚨 A familiar refrain: budget crisis, bed shortages, private prison purchase prospects, oh my. What might actually be done to change the game? Listen/watch here: uptotheminute-crj.transistor.fm/episodes/see... ....and, tune in to this show on CRJ’s radio waves each Monday!

*Come to our Listening Party on April 29th!* There's Herbert Alexander in the CO state capitol, working on HABITUAL, CRJ’s new 5-part documentary podcast. Join us at Sie Film Center: events.humanitix.com/crj-podcast-...

CRJ's birthday staff meeting! 1 deflating balloon. 5 cups of coffee. 365 past days to reflect on - and 365 ahead, to plan! 🎉🎈

Today we celebrate one year since the CRJ relaunch - (after our previous operations under the name Colorado Prison Radio were paused) - and 5 years since our work first began in 2021. Join more celebrating 4/29 at our HABITUAL Listening Party! www.radioforjustice.org/habitual-lis...

Darren Smith on HOTLINES this wk, new Exec Dir of Remerg, CO's reentry resource hub. The CRJ invites Darren to share his story, as well as his vision for the future of Remerg. 9am and 9pm each weekday… and here: hotlines-crj.transistor.fm/episodes/hot... 5:18 PM · Apr 13, 2026 Relevant people

HABITUAL is coming April 29th. Join us in Denver for a Listening Party + Community Convo! Tickets are FREE but limited - RSVP here: events.humanitix.com/crj-podcast-... HABITUAL pulls back the curtain on Colorado’s three-strikes law, as told by someone who’s survived it: Herbert Alexander.

🚨 New episode of UNLOCKING CHANGE! 🚨 Find out why Colorado is a bellwether in prison labor reform across the nation. Ft Kym Ray from End Slavery CO and David Maxted of Maxted Law, in convo w host JoyBelle Phelan at the CRJ studios. unlocking-change-crj.transistor.fm/episodes/kym...

Didn't the U.S. abolish slavery? Why did a Denver District Court rule that CO's prison labor practices are unconstitutional? Check out the full conversation on today's fresh episode of UNLOCKING CHANGE - here & on the CRJ airwaves at noon, 5, & 10: unlocking-change-crj.transistor.fm/episodes/kym...

Tomorrow! Join an evening of film and conversation: A 48-min doc about Cassy, a Ft Morgan woman whose family stood by her through addiction and incarceration. Post-screening community convo hosted by CRJ's Michael Clifton. Tomorrow - March 26 6:30 PM MDT Tix & deets in comments!

This wk, CRJ's HOTLINES bids a heartfelt ‘farewell’ and ‘thx’ to Carol Peeples, founder & departing exec dir of Remerg, CO's reentry resource hub, & co-host for the past year. M-F, 9am & 9pm, & wherever you get your podcasts. hotlines-crj.transistor.fm & stay tuned for the future!

Join us online March 26 for film & convo. CRJ is hosting an online screening of "No Matter What," a 48-min doc film re addiction & incarceration. Stay after for a live community conversation, hosted by CRJ's Michael Clifton. Tix $10. Online - tix here: kinema.com/events/No-Matter-What-mtfhwp

What's all this talk about Tina Peters? Host JoyBelle Phelan & Jennifer Dillon from @ccjrc.bsky.social break it down. Catch this - & more - in today's UP TO THE MINUTE, "New Legi Bills; Prison Labor Suit; CDOC Budget; & Clemency for Tina Peters?" uptotheminute-crj.transistor.fm/episodes/new...

Boy, these first months of '26 have been full of energy and growth at CO Radio for Justice - & that’s thanks in large part to you, for our end-of-2025 fundraising campaign. THANK YOU! 📸: Herbert, Seth, Tiffany, and Ryan at our recent event hosted by Youth on Record.

On HOTLINES, it’s a convo w The Gathering Place (TGP). The team shared their ‘why' - Chk the comments for a pic of the answer. With a Nana like this, how could you not want to follow her lead? Catch HOTLINES at 9am & 9pm on our airwaves, & wherever u get ur podcasts.

🚨 New ep of UP TO THE MINUTE! A flip-flop on the CDOC budget for prison beds. Why? What does this mean for both residents & staff of CO's crowded prisons? Tune in at noon, 5, & 10pm MT. & listen/watch on our website; or wherever you get your podcasts. uptotheminute-crj.transistor.fm/episodes/up-...

Fresh episode of UNLOCKING CHANGE - releasing today and broadcasting at noon, 5pm, and 10pm! 💥 A nuanced convo with Senator Cleave Simpson - Colorado's Senate Minority Leader for the Republican Party. unlocking-change-crj.transistor.fm/episodes/unl...

🚨 New episode alert! 🚨 As the '26 CO General Assembly kicks off, the Joint Budget Committee meets to consider the CO Dept of Corr request for a budget increase to add more prison beds. The JBC votes "no." Why? What's next? Tune in: uptotheminute-crj.transistor.fm/episodes/the... @ccjrc.bsky.social

We love this show every Sunday on our airwaves - and we love getting to broadcast local musicians through our partnership with @denverphilorch.bsky.social . Do tune in!

Want to know the answer to Herbert Alexander’s question in this clip??? Well, we’ve got a 💥new episode alert💥 —> UNLOCKING CHANGE is back TOMORROW with guest @javiermabrey.bsky.social, Colorado State Rep and Chair of the House Judiciary Committee. unlocking-change-crj.transistor.fm

We're so so thrilled to be partnered with Colorado Radio for Justice! CRJ is right up Colorado Bluesky's alley, and I'm surprised more of y'all aren't following. They work hard for formerly incarcerated and currently incarcerated. It's an amazing mission led by an even more amazing team!

Oh, hello @radioforjustice.bsky.social! 👋 Nice to see ya! Tune in, learn more, and support our amazing new partners at radioforjustice.org/

Honored to have Michael Clifton of @radioforjustice.bsky.social speak at our #HolidayCheer evening concert. 🤝 Colorado has the 5th highest recidivism rate in the US. Our #TakeAStand partner CRJ tackles this through storytelling & support, helping justice-involved neighbors lead lives of purpose.

Hey friend of CRJ! Could you take 5 minutes to contribute $5, between now and Dec 31?   www.coloradogives.org/story/CRJWav... Then, could you ask 2 more ppl in your circle to do the same? We’re part of a CO Media Project funding competition, where the most unique donors by 12/31 = add'l $5K. Thx!

Coming this Tuesday! Our WAVES OF IMPACT Party. Doors at 5:30, Program at 6. Speakers: CO Senator Julie Gonzales, CO Freedom Fund, Youth on Record, Convergent Reentry Skills Academy, Hazelbrook, C2PAN …& the CRJ team, of course. Eats & drinks galore. Tix: www.radioforjustice.org/december9party

Throwing it back to our RELAUNCH BLAST-OFF 6 months ago! Co-Director Herb Lex on the 🎤. C’mon over to our WAVES OF IMPACT Party this December 9th, for more vibes like this: www.radioforjustice.org/december9party

💥 New episode of UP TO THE MINUTE today! @ccjrc.bsky.social CO Criminal Justice Reform Coalition hosted a teach-in this month: “How Did We Get Here? Understanding Mass Incarceration in CO.” Colorado Radio for Justice’s Trevor Jones was there. Listen/watch right here: uptotheminute-crj.transistor.fm

Join us Dec 9 for our WAVES OF IMPACT Party! 🎉 Get your tix now here: www.radioforjustice.org/december9party You'll hear featured audio excerpts, connect with community, take a sneak peek at 2026 plans and dreams, and get to know the voices behind the mic at Colorado Radio for Justice.

🚨 New episode! This month's UNLOCKING CHANGE is Pt 2 of an urgent convo w Emma Mclean-Riggs, Sr Staff Atty from the ACLU of Colorado, who sits down with CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and Trevor Jones. Every Coloradan should hear this, & Pt 1 as well. Find them here!--> unlocking-change-crj.transistor.fm

At 8am this Sun, something new on CRJ: CRESCENDO COLORADO, our wkly classical music show in partnership with Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. It's a past Philharmonic concert from DPO’s archives, live-recorded in Denver. Check out our Prog Sched, for more! www.radioforjustice.org/programsched...

Audio Production 101! Next week at our studio in Denver. Space is limited, so sign up by Sun night: - forms.gle/j9v8SZb3oTGs... - All participants will be paid $25. Wed Nov 12, 6:45-8pm & Sat Novr 15, 1:45-3pm. Pictured: CRJ's Herbert and Tiffany in the studio.

Episode just dropped! “UP TO THE MINUTE: The state prison bed budget just went up. Why? What next?” Listen now on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform - or on CRJ’s radio broadcast at 5pm and 10pm tonight!

Join us Tues Dec 9th for WAVES OF IMPACT! We’ll gather and celebrate the voices, stories, and ripple effects of Colorado Radio for Justice. Tix go on sale Nov 1st. For now, mark your calendar and get more info: www.radioforjustice.org/december9party

This week on CRJ! Powerful stories. Informative PSAs and resources. Music across genres. 24/7. “How do I tune in?” Head to radioforjustice.org, then download the app to listen to all of our 24/7 music, stories, and news.

💥 Priority RSVP is today at noon MT! We’ve got a few spots still available! 💥 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... This is a paid role, offering $25/hour for each on-site hour spent in production. Pay will be arranged after the workshop concludes.

It was a packed house at Convict Coffee Company last Friday in Parker. They hosted a screening of the film “No Matter What,” exploring reentry and recovery from addiction, and a dialogue facilitated by our producer Michael Clifton. Thanks to all who made this possible!

💥 RSVP by this Wed! 10 spots available 💥 Come get paid to write for radio… to record your voice… or both! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Episode just dropped! ICE detention expansions in CO. Unlawful deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. A forecast of generations of trauma… & how the human lives on the line compel her to keep going every day. All new on UNLOCKING CHANGE. www.radioforjustice.org/podcasts @aclu.org

New episode alert: UNLOCKING CHANGE is back TOMORROW with an urgent conversation with Emma Mclean-Riggs, Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU of Colorado. Airs tomorrow on CRJ at noon, 5pm, and 10pm MT… and it drops at noon on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. www.radioforjustice.org/podcasts

This Friday at 5:30pm! Join CRJ at Convict Coffee Co for a screening of the film NO MATTER WHAT and a convo about reentry and recovery. CRJ's Michael Clifton will be there with the film’s team. RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/no-matter-... Convict Coffee Company: 19519 East Parker Square Drive

Last night at @redlinevr.bsky.social Redline Art Center, the CRJ team was glad to get to be a part of “Why We Show Up: The Emotional Weight, Purpose & Transformative Power of Prison Arts Work,” a roundtable about arts in corrections.

We’re CRJ - a 24/7 radio station and podcast production studio by, for, and about people impacted by the criminal-legal system. …& “impacted by” includes, of course, all of us. Listen, watch, and be a part of our work: radioforjustice.org. --> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wldw...

We’ve got another week of eclectic music and powerful storytelling on Colorado Radio for Justice.