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.
February 3, 2025 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
THE KANSAS DEATH PENALTY HAS BEEN ABOLISHED AND REINSTATED THREE TIMES
Jaws of Justice will play a recording first broadcast on KKFI’s Radio Active Magazine where host Craig Lubow spoke with Kansas Public Defender Kelson Bohnet about the death penalty, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Kansas.
ListenJanuary 27, 2025 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
ARTS IN PRISON
Terri Wilke will speak with Leigh Lynch, Executive Director, and others on the staff at Arts in Prison. There are almost 10,000 incarcerated persons in Kansas. Arts in Prison impacts the likelihood that an inmate will be successful upon return to community. The arts are uniquely able to reach those hiding deep within themselves. Please tune in!
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2025 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
REPAIR OUR HATRED AND INDIFFERENCE TOWARD OTHERS, THE TOPICS OF BLACK HISTORY AND GUN VIOLENCE redux
For our show, Jaws of Justice will replay our episode from February 19th, 2024, when host Macy Jones spoke with his guest Lewis Diuguid about Black History. You know the old saw, if we do not know our history, we are doomed to repeat it. Let’s add to that. If we do not know our history, our present is shaped by ignorance. Also, host Keith Brown El is going to provide his commentary about the gun violence at the February 14th, 2023 parade.
On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Please tune in!
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January 13, 2025 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
ERICA ANDRADE OF EL CENTRO SPEAKS ON THE MEANING OF JUSTICE
Jaws of Justice will re-air David Bell’s Part 2 of the Justice Series, where he speaks to Erica Andrade, President and CEO of El Centro. They will explore what justice means to her and the community she serves. Please tune in! https://kkfi.org/listen/
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2025 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
HAPPY NEW YEAR! EARLY RELEASE FOR PATTY PREWITT
Jaws of Justice will re-air The Day Room Club by Patty Prewitt, a play that gives you a look into the day-to-day routine at the Women’s Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia, MO and which also gives us a lesson in the humanity of those who are incarcerated.
Read MoreDecember 30, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE – THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN CRIME AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
Join host David Bell as he continues to speak 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. The Victim’s Assistance Unit believes victims deserve help. The criminal justice system is often confusing.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
JAWS OF JUSTICE SPEAKS TRUTH TO POWER
Jaws of Justice Radio investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. Please tune in to hear, host Keith Brown El’s commemoration of Cameron Lamb on this fifth anniversary of his death in December, 2019. Then, Host Melvin Merritt will talk aout the upcoming Penny Mill Foundation event, bowling at the Diamond Bowl, Independence Missouri, 2 – 4 PM on December 27, 2024.
Please tune in! https://kkfi.org/listen/
December 16, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
LET’S SHRIVEL SOCIAL POWER DYNAMICS BY LOOKING AND TALKING ABOUT THEM
Host Terri Wilke will speak with her guests Alice Kitchen, a former adjunct professor and UMKC alumna who has been recognized for her work on human rights, and Emily Snyder, President of the Heartland Women in Trades. They will talk about sexual harassment and workplace gender violence. Then Terri Wilke will speak with her guests Alice Kitchen and Missouri Senator Tracy McCreery. Their topic will be internet violence or cyber bullying and the passage of SB 1070.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
EMPOWER MISSOURI GIVES THEIR UPDATE; PLUS MORE ON COURT VICTIM SERVICES
Host Bev Livingston speaks with Gwen Smith-Moore, Empower Missouri's Criminal Justice Policy Manager. During the second half of our hour, host Terri Wilke will speak with Janelle Johnson about her experience with the Jackson County Prosecutor’s office as well as the Kansas City Police Department and the Raytown police.
Please tune in! https://kkfi.org/listen/
ListenDecember 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/
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