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.
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/
ListenJanuary 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.
ListenDecember 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/
Read MoreNovember 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.
Read MoreNovember 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 More