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Uncuffed

Stories from inside California prisons
Uncuffed is KALW's award-winning radio training program and podcast in California prisons.

Our podcast: Uncuffed

Our DJ program: The Uncuffed Playlist

Reentry stories: On the Other Side of the Wall

All other stories from Uncuffed can be found on the page below.

"Uncuffed is vulnerable and personal. If you can see the humanity in us, you can see the humanity in everyone."

Learn more and support the program at WeAreUncuffed.org.

Uncuffed is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, The Unlikely Collaborators Foundation, and by individual community members.

  • Meet the participants in the new audio storytelling class at CIW. Top row (L to R): Daphnye Luster, T. Chanel "Koi" Bagnerise, Haena Worthing. Bottom row (L to R): Patricia Bellows, Keyna Osorio, Julie Harper.
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    Meet Uncuffed's new producers at the California Institution for Women
    Daphnye Luster
    Get to know the first ever group of Uncuffed storytellers at a women's prison! We're proud to share stories from the new team at the California Institution for Women.
  • Greg Eskridge visits his family for his first Thanksgiving in over 30 years.
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    Season 4, Ep. 7 - Home Cooking
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    Prison food is infamously...not great. That’s why folks often daydream about memorable meals from their pasts and find creative ways to make their own food inside their cells. We’ll hear about the magic of a shared meal and how it can bridge divides in and outside of prison.
  • Anthony Ivy found a productive way to combine his love of music with his instinct as a natural born hustle. Today he's an associate producer for the Uncuffed Playlist.
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    Season 4, Ep. 6 - Hey Mr. DJ
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    As a little kid, Anthony Ivy thought to himself, “When I grow up, I want to be a hustler.” He got what he wanted, but he also ended up in prison. Eventually, that same drive led him to a brand new hustle on the outside. This time, it’s legal.
  • The CIW team poses for a group photo. From L to R: Keyna, Koi, Haena, Daphnye, Kelly, Julie, Bellows, and Shy.
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    Season 4, Ep. 5 - The Truth
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    Have you ever lied to someone because you thought the truth would be too painful for them to hear? How being honest with your family while you’re still in prison can be both difficult, and rewarding.
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    Uncuffed My Mixtape: 'Spring'
    André Davis
    Lee Jaspar wrote a love song for the spring season. Then he met the love of his life, and the song fit perfectly. Follow @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org
  • William Harris holds his graduation certificate from the Uncuffed Audio Storytelling program. In this episode, he shares a story about how long it took him to figure out his true identity.
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    Season 4, Ep. 4 - Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
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    Names. We’re all born with them, and collect even more throughout our lives: nicknames, gang names, pet names. But, when you want to change your name, and the person behind it?
  • Uncuffed producer Matt Sheppard holds a certificate he got from school. He was just a kid when the LA Riots broke out near his neighborhood. He shares his memories in this episode.
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    Season 4, Ep. 3 - Where Were You In '92?
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    Uncuffed goes back in time to the early '90s, to talk about life changing moments like the LA Riots, the unforgettable music, and the rage that came out of it all.
  • Some of the original Uncuffed producers record a catching-up session with Greg Eskridge now that they're all home.
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    Season 4, Ep. 2 - Catching Up
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    What happens when you get out of prison after 30 years? There's a lot of celebration, and also a lot of serious catching up to do. And who do you turn to if something goes wrong?
  • Greg Eskridge smiles as he walks out of prison, after serving 30 years of incarceration. Season 4 of Uncuffed will chronicle his re-entry, as well as share stories from people inside prison.
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    Season 4, Ep. 1 - Day One
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    Last summer, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode, we’ll bring you back to the day he walked out of the San Quentin gates.
  • Uncuffed is back for a brand new season!
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    Uncuffed Season 4: Back With New Stories!
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    KALW's award-winning podcast Uncuffed is back with a brand new season! First episode drops on January 30th.

    Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org

    Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook

    Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed