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Nathan "Nate" McKinney interviewing participants in the Røver Radio program in Oslo Prison.

Nathan McKinney

Nathan "Nate" McKinney is a by-product of Los Angeles' undercurrent. Nate was galvanized through a myriad of life experiences. The intersection of various positive elements proved instrumental in blending culture and tradition, which aided him in his quest for the creative space to simply express his thoughts, feelings and emotions. He became a free thinker. Nate embraced the space that this mental apparatus provided and encourages all around him to freely express their own individual mental resolve. He would like to share some of his thoughts with all who will bring an open mind and heart to the arena of critical listening. Nate paroled from San Quentin in 2022, after serving more than 20 years.

  • Formerly incarcerated co-hosts of the podcast Uncuffed visited a prison radio program in Norway. They asked residents of Oslo Prison if Norwegian prisons live up to the hype.
  • In our previous episode, a team of formerly incarcerated producers visited a prison from another planet. Or at least that's how it seemed. Norway's progressive and unique prison system is wildly different from anything in the United States, and it serves as a model for folks trying to make a change here. So now we’re heading back to another Norwegian prison with horses, a marathon, and little cottages—and asking what California can learn from Norway's example.
  • 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.

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

    Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

    Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out, at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed
  • Tommy "Shakur" Ross has been incarcerated for over 36 years. In those decades, he's experienced a lifetime of transformation. He discovered Islam, helped found a radio program, got a college degree, and embraced restorative justice. And a few months ago he was found suitable for parole. But getting to this moment has also been a roller coaster ride. And it's not quite over yet. On the newest Uncuffed episode, we'll hear about the twists and turns of Shakur's long parole journey and how his change has influenced others around him.

    Learn more, and donate to support the program: www.weareuncuffed.org.

    Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

    Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out, at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed.
  • After over 20 years of incarceration, Uncuffed producer Nate McKinney is going home. Like other lifers in the system, he could have been incarcerated for life. But recently, the Board of Parole Hearings found him suitable to re-enter society. In today's episode, stories of facing the board — and wishes for a friend heading back into the big wide world.

    Learn more, and donate to support the program: www.weareuncuffed.org

    Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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