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Hosted by The Fortune Society · society · EN-US · 16 episodes
Since its founding in 1967, The Fortune Society has been a leading organization in New York City for criminal legal system reform and alternatives to incarceration. Now, we’re proud to announce the launch of The Reentry Reality Check , a new podcast hosted by David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society,that highlights powerful stories from formerly incarcerated individuals, advocates, and community leaders working to transform the criminal legal system and rebuild lives after prison.
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Signup to Generate a PitchSince its founding in 1967, The Fortune Society has been a leading organization in New York City for criminal legal system reform and alternatives to incarceration.
The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society is hosted by The Fortune Society. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Conditions of Reentry with Bruce Bryan" (11 June 2026, 58 minutes), "Reflecting on Aging and Life After Incarceration" (22 May 2026, 42 minutes), and "Rebuilding Bonds: Navigating Parenthood and Reentry" (12 May 2026, 41 minutes).
The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Fortune Society hosts The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society, a society show with 16 episodes published.
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Episode #8
<p>Host and Founder of The Fortune Society welcomes Bruce Bryan, a criminal legal reform strategist, author, and mentor who was wrongfully incarcerated for 29 years and granted clemency in 2022. Together, David and...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode, David Rothenberg spoke with Clifford Rice and Deshawn Kenner about aging in prison. Both Clifford and Deshawn spent many years incarcerated, and this time offered them an opportunity for...
Episode #6
<p>Host David Rothenberg spoke with Tiffany Vulcain and Lymus Rivera to discuss their experiences as parents involved in the criminal legal system. They reflected on their relationships with their children upon being...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode, David Rothenberg is joined by Rahsaan Thomas, Founder and Co-Director of the San Quentin Film Festival. They talk about how the festival began, and the importance of sharing stories about and created...
Episode #4
<p>Host David Rothenberg spoke with Tony Lesane and Jose De La Cruz about the incredible value of the NEST at The Fortune Society, a peer recovery center that offers a safe space and welcoming community for...
Episode #3
<p>David Rothenberg discusses incarcerated and reentry law with Fortune's Chief Legal Officer Michele Weinstat and Senior Director of Compliance Jeffrey Wertkin. The cover the process of lawyer reinstatement, their...
Episode #2
<p>In the podcast, David Rothenberg explores the challenges of re-entering society, focusing on the impact on families of the incarcerated, with guests Barbara Allen and Ervin "Easy" Hunt. Barbara and Easy share their...
Episode #1
<p>Host and Founder of The Fortune Society joins Dr. Elizabeth Christy, Associate Vice President of the Better Living Center, and Eugene King, a Fortune participant, to talk about the experience of navigating mental...
The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society
<p>The Fortune Society’s President and CEO, Stanley Richards, sat down with Founder, David Rothenberg, to reflect on Stanley’s life leading up to his incarceration and his journey of reentry. They talk about Stanley’s...
Episode #7
<p>Host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, had a powerful conversation with Jeff Deskovic and Eliseo DeLeon about their exonerations. Both individuals bravely share their stories of wrongful...
Episode #6
<p>Access to safe, stable and affordable housing is crucial in one’s reentry journey. In this episode, JoAnne Page, Fortune’s former President and CEO, spoke with Founder David Rothenberg about the organization’s...
Episode #5
<p>Host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, sat down with Dr. Ronald Day, Chief Operating Officer at Fortune, and Reggie Chatman, Director of Policy for the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy...
Episode #4
<p>The carceral system, as we know it, is not designed to support the rehabilitation of system-involved individuals. It is a costly system, costing taxpayers millions of dollars, and ultimately continues the cycle of...
Episode #3
<p>Amanda Cruz and Vilma Ortiz-Donovan spoke with host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, about the unique experiences of women impacted by the criminal legal system. Amanda and Vilma reflect on their...
Episode #2
<p>Hear the powerful story of Puerto Rican activist, journalist and poet, Felipe Luciano. In a conversation with host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, Felipe reflects on life growing up in New York...
Episode #1
<p>Many individuals impacted by the criminal legal system were first introduced to the system at an early age. Known as “systems babies,” people like Barry Campbell and Casimiro Torres face hardships that lead them to...
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