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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.
Upcoming Episodes
October 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.
Read MoreOctober 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.
ListenSeptember 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?
ListenSeptember 23, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
Host Terri Wilke will speak with Lamonte McIntyre, Co-Founder of Miracle of Innocence. Since July 2017, Miracle of Innocence has helped free four innocent men and women. Lamonte McIntyre was wrongfully convicted and he spent 23 years in prison. Roger Golubski, a Kansas City, Kansas police detective, was central to Lamonte’s conviction. Golubski has been indicted for federal charges and his trial will begin in 12/24.
ListenSeptember 16, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
WHAT’S AT ISSUE HERE?
Host Terri Wilke speak with Matthew Meloy of Workers Strike Back, an independent, rank-and-file movement organizing against the bosses and their political servants. During the second half of Jaws of Justice, host Melvin Merritt will speak with Bishop Frank Douglas of Heart of the Father Initiative. Heart of the Father Initiative is ready to equip and impact men to become better fathers. They helping families with homicide events to navigate their loved one's loss via Project Relentless.
ListenSeptember 9, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
HOME IS MORE² THAN A PLACE
Hear host Bev Livingston speak with Rev. Thomas "TJ" James, Lead Organizer, Transformational Justice with More². They work to change policies through grassroots movements in ways that promote racial and economic equity in Kansas and Missouri. Then, host Terri Wilke will speak with Stephanie Boyer, CEO, and Stacy Mayer, Director of Development, at reStart, Inc. Their topic is homelessness and what each of us can do.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
WHERE’S YOUR HEAD AT? PUT YOUR MIND AT EASE
Host David Bell’s Finding Common Ground Series, part 6 is with Erik Hulse, teacher at Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness and former police officer. David and Erik discuss how mindfulness can help us find common ground in emotionally charged situations. Tune into learn how to turn your mindfulness on.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
HEAR PRISON FROM THE EYES OF ONE WHO EXPERIENCES IT
Tune in Monday to hear host Terri Wilke speak with Chris Gilyard, an inmate at Crossroads Correctional Center located in Cameron, Missouri. Jaws of Justice is an information platform on criminal justice system involvement. Our objective is to inform, compare and share testimonials on conditions of detention with regards to fundamental rights.
ListenAugust 19, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
FINDING COMMON GROUND SERIES PART 5
Tune in Monday to hear host David Bell as he speaks with Pastor Kayla Meredith, Warrensburg, Missouri First United Methodist Church Senior Pastor. Pastor Meredith has learned that viewing everyone as a gift – including those persons in the criminal justice system – helps her overcome fear and the judgment that follows fear. When she overcomes her own fear and judgment, she is able to provide support to others.
ListenAugust 12, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
MEET 3 DAUGHTERS AND 1000 SONS; KANSAS APPLESEED ADDRESSES DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSION B/C OF UNPAID COURT FEES AND FINES
Host Bev Livingston speaks with Sandra Kay Keely, Executive Director of 2 Daughters and 1000 Sons. Their mission is to revitalize families, communities, and economic aspirations of individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. In the second half of our hour, host Terri Wilke will speak with Mike Fonkert, Deputy Director of Kansas Appleseed about the campaign to end suspension of drivers licenses for unpaid court fees and fines.
ListenAugust 5, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
ROSLYN TEMPLE WITH KC MOTHERS IN CHARGE and KARLA JUAREZ WITH AIRRKC
Host Melvin Merritt will speak with Roslyn Temple, Founder and Program Director of KC Mothers in Charge. After the calendar, in the second half of our hour, host Terri Wilke will speak with Karla Juarez, Ex. Director of AIRRKC, or Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation.
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