Uncuffed
Stories from inside California prisonsUncuffed 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.
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UncuffedAn original Uncuffed producer visits prison again, this time as a free man. Tommy "Shakur" Ross shares stories and advice from almost two years of freedom.
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UncuffedBryan Mazza at Solano on "The World I Know" by Collective Soul. It's the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to our producers' favorite songs.
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UncuffedPeople in prison are no stranger to stereotypes. This week, stories about breaking stereotypes everywhere from the classroom to the San Quentin baseball diamond.
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UncuffedRyan Pagan at San Quentin on “Mama Tried” by Merle Haggard. It’s the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to our producers’ favorite songs.
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UncuffedWhat does it mean to try to project the ocean, when you’re barred from seeing it or feeling it? An environmentalist’s fight for the planet, from inside prison walls.
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UncuffedWhen violence has been normal for so long, it can be difficult to give it up. The Uncuffed team at Solano shares stories about the moments they decided to change course.
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UncuffedPrison meals are not exactly known for being gourmet. Now, imagine if most foods also triggered terrible allergies.
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Uncuffedbf thames at Solano on "Take Me To Church" by Hozier. It's the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to our producers' favorite songs.
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UncuffedPrison conditions make it difficult to grieve inside. How do you process loss when you’re alone, when crying isn’t ok, and asking for help can be dangerous?
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UncuffedGreg Eskridge at San Quentin on “This Christmas” by Donny Hathaway. It’s the Uncuffed My Mixtape, where we listen to our producers’ favorite songs. Catch My Mixtape every other week this season of Uncuffed.