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It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
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Craig Lubow is a criminal defense and family law attorney in Kansas. Craig has been a progressive activist since the early 1970s, starting in the War Resisters’ League. Craig serves on the executive committee of the Kanza Group of the Kansas Sierra Club.
Mr. Bell has significant experience in criminal matters at the local, state and federal level. After obtaining his business and tax law degrees, Mr. Bell worked as a tax and estate planning attorney. Combining his desire to help people with his love of the law, Mr. Bell then served as a trial attorney with the Missouri Public Defender’s System in Jackson County, Missouri where he represented thousands of clients in matters ranging from misdemeanor assault to first degree murder. Now in private practice as a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Bell's practice areas include white-collar, violent offenses, drug offenses, and sexual offenses.
I am a native son of Kansas City, Missouri who recently returned to this city after a long expedition, or journey that took me to some of the places in America that are referred to here at KKFI as the “Jaws of Justice!” Once I heard that terminology, I automatically knew this is where I belonged and I have been here every sense.
Latahra Smith Carnes is a licensed private investigator and a fierce community activist who diligently works to serve the public. Latahra is a mother of eight and grandmother of 30 and she founded the King Christ Freedom Project to assist individuals who are innocent and wrongly convicted.
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It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system. We want to pull back the veil and reveal those that really write our laws and who our justice system is meant to protect. It is our intention to seek out alternatives to the present practice that puts the law before justice, alternatives that are restorative to those that have been wronged and just to those that have offended. In short, we want to inform our society of the realities of the existing systems and in doing so start a dialogue about how to create systems that truly seek justice for all.
The Jaws of Justice Radio group is made up of formerly incarcerated citizens, family members of victims, family members of the incarcerated, lawyers, and justice seeking members of our community. We invite you to join the dialogue.
Jaws of Justice Radio has covered issues of law enforcement, courts, incarceration, homelessness, economic injustice, foster care, death penalty, constitutional rights and more. We are looking for organizations and individuals to tell their story, and more folks that want to learn how to produce radio.
Executive co-producers are Craig Lubow and Margot Patterson.
December 2, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
IN REMEMBERANCE OF BRANDON HERRING; HEAR ABOUT THE GARDEN4GOOD PROGRAM AT HUTCHINSON CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Join host Terri Wilke as she speaks with Rhonda Herring, mother of Brandon “Mac Bear” Herring, who was murdered in Kansas City. It has been 7 years since Brandon "Mac Bear" Herring was found after being murdered, and still no answers! Then, Terri will speak with Jordan Bell, Public Information Officer with the Kansas Department of Corrections and David Nabb, Public Service Administrator at the Kansas Department of Corrections. They will talk about Garden4Good, a gardening program at Hutchinson Correctional Institution. Please tune in! https://kkfi.org/listen/
ListenNovember 25, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
HAMMER OUT JUSTICE
Join host David Bell as he speaks with Doris Cannon about her almost 30-year career (from which she has retired) as a Victim Advocate at the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office.
ListenNovember 18, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
HE WHO SERVES TWO MASTERS MIGHT HAVE TO LIE TO ONE
Today, Jaws of Justice will replay our show from July 3rd, 2024 as host Macy Jones, now departed, speaks with Holsey Ellingburg, who had a career as a cruiserweight boxer beginning in the 1980’s. Sadly, Holsey found himself working two careers, the legal boxing career which could have brought him greatness and a career in the drug trade which cost him 26 years in prison. Please tune in! https://kkfi.org/listen/
Read MoreNovember 11, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
CALL DOCTOR LOVE FOR ALL; THE MEANING OF UHURU IS FREEDOM
Tune in this Monday! First, Jaws of Justice will replay our show from 4-15-24 as hosts Macy Jones and Terri Wilke speak with Lori Curry, Executive Director and Founder of Missouri Prison Reform, and Erin Brown, a nurse who was formerly employed by the Department of Corrections. We will learn more on the topic of health care for incarcerated people. Then, host Terri Wilke will speak with the Chairman of the Uhuru Movement, Omali Yeshitela, an American political activist and author.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
UNCOVERING THE VITAL ROLE BLACK WOMEN EDUCATIONAL LEADERS HAVE PLAYED IN ENSURING ACCESS AND EQUITY FOR ALL
Host Terri Wilke speaks with her guest, Dr. Donna J. Nicol, an Associate Dean and professor of history at California State University. Her new book, Black Woman on Board, recounts the struggles and triumphs of trailblazer Dr. Claudia Hampton, the first Black woman trustee in the California State University system. Dr. Nicol is an expert in educational activism and women's leadership.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
WHAT DO WE WANT? TO HAVE HEALTH CARE AT A COST WE CAN AFFORD
Host Keith Brown El speaks with his guest, Ilea Butler, about disparities in health care and access to social services, especially across state lines. Large disparities in health care access between white people and members of most other racial and ethnic groups are apparent across states. Whether its expanding Medicaid, legalizing medical marijuana, or allowing doctors to practice across state lines, these are issues that can be addressed with the right policies in place.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
DISSECTING EMPATHY
Join David Bell this Monday as he speaks with Dr. Nicole Price about her recent Tedx Talk, ‘What A Pimp Taught Me About Empathy.’
Read MoreOctober 14, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
TURN YOUR GUNS INTO USEFUL TOOLS
Host Terri Wilke speaks with Mary Merola, a member of the Guns to Gardens task force of Central Presbyterian Church, 3501 Campbell St, Kansas City, MO. Guns to Gardens is a national movement based on the Biblical scripture Isaiah 2:4, “…Beat their swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks.” The movement was started following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012. On Oct. 12th, Central Presbyterian sponsored an event where over 70 firearms were removed from Kansas City streets.
ListenOctober 7, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
WE TALK ABOUT TOPICS OF CONTROVERSY
Host Craig Lubow speaks with Karl Weber, Proprietor and publisher of Rivertowns Books, an independent hybrid publisher specializing in serious nonfiction, including politics, social issues, business, leadership, and self-development. They will discuss "Why Books Still Matter"? Host Melvin Merritt speaks with his guest, Ms. Jackie di Lorenzo, about human rights.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
CREATING REFUGE FOR YOURSELF AND OTHERS
Tune in to hear host David Bell speak with Mushim Patricia Ikeda, Buddhist teacher, writer, & consultant. She teaches meditation retreats for people of color, women, and social justice activists nationally. David and Mushim discuss Buddhist philosophy and finding common ground. The criminal justice system is a whirlwind of human emotions and values. At the same time, almost all criminal cases resolve by agreement. How does this happen?
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