Each episode of The Shakedown discusses a question about criminal justice. Hosts and guests share their stories and personal experiences to give audiences a deeper understanding of what justice means and what consequences it can have.
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What Do Felons Do AFTER Prison?
Jul 10, 202518m0
On this episode we talk about the challenges felons face upon release as well as some of the current challenges this podcast has been experiencing and what is next for the channel. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.p
As we continue our 101 series, we discuss what you need to know if you or a loved one ever gets arrested. We go from dealing with police to ways to get the best sentence possible from a judge. It's not legal advice, just
Today we turn our 101 series to crime. Starting with the laws and who makes them, I then explain the legal terms for common crimes that many people think they know...including me. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.pa
This is the third episode of The Shakedown's Prison Crash Course. On this episode I discuss food in prison, holidays in prison, working in the kitchen, and the most memorable story about stealing food from the kitchen.Su
This is the second episode of The Shakedown's Prison Crash Course. On this episode I discuss commissary in prison: what is commissary, how does it work, why it's NOT a grocery store, and where the products come from. I a
This is the first episode of The Shakedown's Prison Crash Course. On this episode we discuss visitation in prison: how it works, why it's important, and why it is becoming more dissicult in prisons. Support The Shakedown
Pardons seem to be trending lately, especially in politics. However, don't they undermine the entire justice system? In this episode we will discuss the 4 purposes of the justice system and corrections - starting way bac
Do free education, paid work, and unconditional social support REALLY prevent crime? Find out as we travel to a far distant future where the answers to these questions can be found and vefifiably proven...like in the ref
Malone and I continue you our discussion going into the topic of prison officers. Why do they support each other and what are some of the perks for them working in a prison. We also tell the story of Geesey, how he manag
Malone stops by to discuss the philosophy of discussing crime. We discuss how important it is to change the conversation and the mindset that leads to the laws that make up the criminal legal system. We discuss crack, th
Career Criminals, Superpredators, and What Everyone Gets Wrong About Crime
Sep 23, 202423m0
This video essay discusses the Delinquency in a Birth Cohort study(ies) which looked into the causes of recidivism. This essay looks to understand why the causes of recidivism are so important to understand, how that und
Max Brandel of Brandel Counseling continues his discussion about his experience working as a counselor for inmates inside of prisons. In this episode, we focus on incentives. How do incentives affect prosecutors, defenda
Max Brandel of Brandel Counseling talks about his experience working as a counselor for inmates inside of prisons. Max talks about his expectations about prisons, his expectations of inmates, what he learned as a counsel
Brandon talks about working in the prison library. We discuss office hustles in prison, what prison libraries are like, the importance of good coworkers in prison, banned prison books, and, as always, the mailroom. Suppo
We talk about how gaining respect and resolving conflict works inside and outside prisons. We also go into the hustler mentality and challenges staying out of prison. Listen to Joy's story: https://youtu.be/xcAF_4v8PTk S
We follow up our conversation with Joy, going more into her story. We discuss the value the snitches and how difficult it is to discuss your life after jail and prison. Listen to Joy's story: https://youtu.be/xcAF_4v8PTk
Joy (pseudonym) tells her story of dealing with addiction and the criminal justice system, as well as some of her family's story. Support The Shakedown at: https://www.patreon.com/TheShakedown More about The Shakedown at
We conclude our discussion of criminal justice solutions with Zelina Chinwow. This time we get into the different methods of rehabilitation currently offered..including slavery. More about Zelina at: https://healingexper
We continue our discussion of criminal justice solutions with Zelina Chinwow. This time we get into politics, the consequences of genralized sentencing, and who can be counted as victims of crime. More about Zelina at: h
In this episode Dave and I start a discussion with Zelina Chinwow about potential improvements to the criminal justice system. More about Zelina at: https://healingexperiencenow.com/ Support The Shakedown at: https://www
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Who is the host of The Shakedown?
The Shakedown is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 67 episodes.
How many episodes does The Shakedown have?
The Shakedown has published 67 episodes.
What topics does The Shakedown cover?
The Shakedown regularly covers society, culture, personal. It sits in the society category, with a culture focus.
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How long are The Shakedown episodes?
Episodes of The Shakedown average 25 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
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