Luis Gomez

As a teenager, Daniel Ruiz was a soccer star. That talent was supposed to keep him out of trouble, but trouble found him anyway.

Meet an Uncuffed producer as he leaves prison. Luis shares his hopes for a new life, and his colleagues inside talk about getting used to a reality without him.

Our new group of producers at Solano State Prison in Vacaville talk about their memories, their dreams, and what they like about making radio.

For people in prison, the holiday season can be a painful time. Many miss their families and traditions. But it’s also a time when they get together with food and acts of kindness. During the holiday season, we're playing you a favorite episode from season one, all about making it through the holidays in prison.

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