Black Light Mass Incarceration Show
The Black Light Mass Incarceration Show strives to lift the voices of the voiceless around the world. As your hosts, Cierra & Jeffrey Cobb will interview those who have been behind bars, discuss criminal justice reform, wrongful convictions, and provide legal expert every Thursday. You can stream the show on most major streaming platforms. For more ways to join the movement to change racial and criminal justice issues head on over to EmancipateNC website to learn more on how you can get involved in ending Mass Incarceration
Episodes
Both Sides of the Bars: Staffing, Safety, and the Ripple Effect
Both Sides of the Bars: Staffing, Safety, and the Ripple Effect Jabril Gushiniere founder of the Cook County Corrections Coalition (C4) and author of Beneath the Badge, joins Black Light to unpack “cross-watching,” the illegal practice of f…
Reimagining Corrections Brian Koehn on Transforming America’s Carceral System
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Koehn, founder of Social Purpose Corrections (SPC), a veteran-led nonprofit that is challenging the very foundation of how America approaches incarceration and re-entry. With over 30 years of experien…
Courtroom Disruptor Why your Attorney Might Not Be Fighting for You
n this eye-opening episode of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, we sit down with Courtney Teasley, Esq., a nationally respected justice strategist, legal disruptor, and CEO of emeffen., to uncover the hard truths about the criminal j…
Visitation Rights Denied
The podcast episode of Justice Denied explores the personal story of the host, who has been suspended from visiting their incarcerated husband for over a year due to a false accusation. Despite filing an appeal, they were denied and told to…
Forgotten Justice: The Plea Deal Trap
In this gripping episode, we bring you the story of a man who has spent over 20 years behind bars in Virginia for a crime he doesn’t remember committing. His journey through the criminal justice system highlights a troubling issue many face…
The Captive State Collection at HNOC
n this podcast episode, we spoke with Eric Seiferth about "The Captive State Collection" at the Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC). The discussion delves into Louisiana's historical trajectory as the world's incarceration capital, trac…
Innocence Interrupted: A Scholar's Fight for Justice
Innocence Interrupted follows the harrowing journey of Jovon Wash, a promising college student on a scholarship who finds his life turned upside down when he is wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit. Through in-depth interviews, p…
From Darkness to Light: Aaron's Journey of Redemption and Advocacy
Welcome to another episode of the Blacklight Mass Incarceration Show with your host, Ciara Cobb. In this episode, we delve into the life of Aaron Edward Olston, a multimedia journalist and host of the Abolition Christian podcast, who has be…
Mass Incarceration and the Quest for Justice
Welcome to an incredibly eye-opening episode of the Blacklight Mass Incarceration Show, where host Ciara Cobb opens up a candid conversation with a wrongfully convicted individual who shares his heartfelt journey within the justice system. …
A JourneyThrough Incarceration
In this episode, Michael, serving a life plus 130-year sentence in a Virginia prison, shares his decades-long quest for legal assistance to prove his innocence. Having spent over 30 years behind bars, he recounts the harrowing ordeal of bei…
The Prison Monastery Program
Transforming Prisons: The Prison Monastery Experience In this episode of "Transforming Prisons," we delve into the groundbreaking concept of The Prison Monastery, where the penitentiary is reimagined as a place for contemplation, self-disco…
Rhonda Asking for her Freedom
In this episode, we delve into the story of Rhonda, a woman currently incarcerated in Georgia, serving a lengthy sentence under old laws. Rhonda's journey is marked by a tragic night where her life changed forever due to domestic violence. …
Bobby Bostic
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Bobby Bostic, a man who experienced the harsh realities of the American justice system at a young age but emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience. Bobby's story is one of transforma…
Tim's Truck Search: Trajectory Scanning for His Case
In this show note, we will discuss Tim's quest to find the perfect truck for his trajectory scanning needs. Tim, a field researcher, is embarking on a crucial project that requires a vehicle that can support his scanning requirements. Join …
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Domestic Violence
Join host Ciara Cobb in this enlightening episode of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show. In this heartfelt episode, Ciara reflects on the difficulty faced after losing the show's sponsor and shares her own personal experience with dome…
Transforming Lives and Communities: A Candid Conversation with candidate Altimont Mark Wilks
This week on the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, host Cierra has an extensive interview with Altimont Mark Wilks, a candidate for the congressional seat of Maryland's 6th district. Wilks shares his transformative journey from serving t…
Restorative Justice and Rehabilitation
Host Cierra Cobb of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show welcomes special guest, DeAnthony, an incarcerated individual from Virginia to discuss restorative justice and its impact and implications. DeAnthony shares his personal experience…
The Heartbreaking Story of Danny
In this episode of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, host Ciara Cobb discusses the real-life story of Danny, a 31-year-old man from Asheville, North Carolina, incarcerated for three attempted murders. Danny shares his journey from be…
Tim Wright Tedtalk in Prison - TedX
In our latest podcast episode, we welcome back Tim Wright, a returning guest who shares his insights on Tedtalk in Prison and the importance of giving wrongfully convicted individuals a "first chance." Tim sheds light on the challenges face…
Tyson, Currently Incarcerated in Virginia for Marijuana
In this week's podcast episode, we speak with Tyson, an individual currently incarcerated in Virginia for a marijuana-related offense. While marijuana is currently legal in Virginia, Tyson's case highlights the complexities and disparities …
Breaking the Silence: DeAndre
In this episode of the podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with DeAndre, who shares his incredible story of transformation and redemption. DeAndre's journey begins in the aftermath of a shocking incident where he tragically eliminate…
Rodney Wrice - From Incarceration to Entrepreneurship: Transforming Communities
In this podcast episode, we interview Rodney Wrice, a formerly incarcerated entrepreneur, who is on a mission to change communities for the better through his work with helping individuals avoid incarceration. Rodney shares his inspiring jo…
Talk Criminal Justice Reform with Mitigation Specialist Victoria Rusk
In this video, I'm talking with Victoria Rusk, a mitigation specialist who specializes in criminal justice reform. We'll discuss the ways that mitigating factors can play a role in criminal sentencing and discuss strategies for mitigating t…
Behind Bars and Beyond Love: Navigating Marriages in Incarceration
In this powerful episode of our podcast, we delve into the depths of the prison system and shed light on a seldom-discussed aspect: maintaining a marriage through incarceration. Join us as we share our personal journey, challenges, and triu…
Treeva’s Journey: Overcoming Incarceration and Reentry Challenges
This week’s guest Treeva, shares her experiences dealing with the criminal justice system. She spent 125 months incarcerated for defending herself and revealed the inhumane conditions and power abuse within the prison walls. Despite the har…
Are Prison Staff Accountable? Revealing the Truth about GTL Tablet Packages and Mail Change
In a recent episode of the podcast, my co-host Jeffrey Cobb delved into the topic of prison staff accountability, specifically focusing on the truth behind GTL tablet packages and mail change. Throughout the episode, Jeffrey shed light on t…
Advocating for Justice Reform and Accountability in Prisons
Let's shift the narrative in real terms. Prisons are not environments of 'us vs them', but places where humanity, compassion, and empathy should thrive. Help us push for this reform! We need more active engagement from the community in dema…
From Innocence to Tragedy: Douglas’ Devastating Wrongful Conviction
In this powerful episode, we follow Douglas' story from his time as an innocent grieving husband to his years behind bars, as well as his fight for freedom after being wrongly convicted of murder.  Douglas' story is a compelling and heartb…
From Behind Bars to Freedom: Antwan’s Journey of Innocence
In this podcast episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Antwan, a remarkable individual who shared his personal experience of being wrongfully convicted in Massachusetts. Antwan's story sheds light on the flaws within the justice sys…
The impact of the media on the incarcerated population. Special Guest: Tim Wright
In this episode of Black Light, Tim Wright returns to shed light on the detrimental impact of the media on the incarcerated population, especially those who have been wrongfully convicted. This summary will provide an overview of the key po…
Black Light host Jeffery Cobb - Reality of Life Behind Bars
In this episode of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, you will delve into the world of the carceral system through multiple interviews and diverse perspectives. Throughout the episode, Jeffrey, our host, will not only provide updates …
Norway Prison Mental Health System and Turron’s Story of Abuse of Power at Warren Correctional
In this episode, we delve into the topic of the Norway prison mental health system and also hear Turron share his personal experience with the abuse of power at Warren Correctional. This thought-provoking episode sheds light on the challeng…
Special Guest: Vincent Schiraldi Author of Mass Supervision
This week on The Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, we embark on a profound exploration of the prison system's complexities with our distinguished guest, Vincent Schiraldi. With a background deeply rooted in the criminal justice system, V…
Special Guest: Pulitzer Prize Winning Investigative Reporter Maurice Possley
In this episode, we dive into the world of criminal justice with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Maurice Possley. With his extensive experience in writing about, investigating, and consulting on issu…
Uncuff The Innocent pt.2 - Interview with Danielle Wright
In this episode we take a look into the life of Danielle, The wife of Tim Wright. Tim is currently wrongfully convicted and fighting for his life as we speak! Danielle and I have a heart to heart talk about the challenges and experiences th…
Uncuff The Innocent - Interview with Tim Wright ex-marine wrongful conviction
In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Tim Wright, a man who was wrongfully convicted in Virginia and sentenced to 65 years for a crime he did not commit. This disturbing miscarriage of justice highlights the depths of corruption…
Black Light is joined by Dedan with Emancipate NC
  About Black Light: The Black Light Mass Incarceration Show is a space that is used to uplift the unheard voices of the criminal and social justices issues that many face today. BLMIS is a weekly podcast that interviews those forgotten i…
Calling out the abuse of power in the North Carolina Prison System
In this episode, we will explore the issue of abuse of power within North Carolina prisons, specifically focusing on the actions of wardens who utilize the A-99 disciplinary system to silence those who speak out about prison conditions or …
Special Guest: Walter Dunn - Journey to Freedom
This week on the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show we speak with Walter Dunn and his Journey to Freedom. In the great state of Florida, a man named Walter Dunn found himself trapped in the clutches of a wrongful conviction. Unjustly accus…
DAC Uncovering Oppressive Tactics
Department of Corrections Uncovering Oppressive Tactics In this episode, we delve into the eye-opening exploration of the Department of Corrections uncovering oppressive tactics within the criminal justice system. This investigative report …