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What if a conversation could change everything you thought you knew about incarceration? In The Last Mile classrooms, incarcerated students are learning essential career skillsets - but they are also rewriting their futures. The energy in our classrooms is palpable, with every

The Fair Chance Act was meant to be a second chance—for people who’ve done the work, turned their lives around, and are ready to contribute. Many justice-impacted individuals are still being locked out of opportunity through background check outsourcing, illegal ghosting, and

When it comes to Criminal Justice Reform, it shouldn't matter who you voted for. TLM Cofounder Chris Redlitz and Tara Trask dive into political topic where agreement can finally exist between polarized political parties: the need to fix a broken justice system. As innovative

When wildfires blazed across Southern California, it was incarcerated individuals on the front lines alongside professional firefighter crews. This event led to a huge backlash across social media - Chief Royal Ramey , co-founder of the The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program

Black firefighters helped save an Idaho town in 1910, but their stories were buried by history. Chief Royal Ramey joins Tara Trask Trask, to shine a light on the Buffalo Hand Crew—his modern homage to the forgotten legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers who fought fires over a century

For people fighting to survive substance use disorder, mental illness, or incarceration, the world can feel like it’s given up on them. Zach Skow knows this truth deeply. After years of addiction and physical decline brought him to the brink, it was the unconditional love of

The prison system wasn’t built for healing, but programs like Pawsitive Change are reshaping that narrative by turning cages into classrooms for both people and dogs. Tara Trask and Zach Skow discuss how incarceration has long been marked by isolation and punishment, but

The law promised a second chance—but many employers are rigging the system to deny it. The California Fair Chance Act was meant to stop hiring discrimination against people with criminal records by giving them a real shot at jobs. Investigation reveals how some employers are

When you’ve lost everything to addiction, sometimes the first step to rebuilding your life is finding how you can be in service to others. In a recent episode of The Last Mile Radio, Tara Trask and Zach Skow dive deep into what real recovery from addiction looks like. Zach

Michigan's Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson knows that removing barriers to housing for formerly incarcerated people makes communities safer. That's why he advocates for law enforcement to support people returning to their communities from jail and prison—helping break

Formerly incarcerated individuals often exceed expectations in the workplace - Tara Trask and Chief Royal Ramey break down why. From overcoming stigma to demonstrating unmatched work ethic and resilience, returned citizens are proving they’re more than deserving of a second

When Khalid Cannon cannon played football at Yale, he realized just how deep the stigma runs for kids with incarcerated parents. He used to hide that part of his story - now, as President of Put Me In! , Khalid helps kids like him rewrite their stories through the power of

Children impacted by incarceration are often defined by a system that fails to support them. Millions of kids in the U.S. grow up with a parent behind bars. Without consistent support, our youth are more likely to face poverty, trauma, and systemic barriers. Khalid Cannon,

When dignity leads the way, transformation becomes possible. On Trans Visibility Day, actor and activist Daniel Sea⚡️💫 visits San Quentin Rehabilitation Center for the first time, and reflects on what happens when punishment is replaced by purpose. Daniel shares with Tara Trask,

When kids grow up with a parent in prison, the stats are stacked against them—but what if the right support could flip the script? Khalid Cannon didn’t beat the odds alone. He had a team of coaches, grandparents, and a community that showed up. From a one-bedroom farmhouse in

In our upcoming episode of The Last Mile Radio, Daniel Sea reflects on the chilling historical pattern of fascist regimes beginning their assaults on human rights with attacks on trans communities. Daniel, known for playing the first recurring trans character on television,

We're proud to bring you a powerful new episode of The Last Mile Radio, airing today at 12pm EST on SiriusXM Channel 111. Our Pride Month feature dives into stories of visibility, identity, and transformation from inside San Quentin State Prison. Hear from trailblazers like