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.
March 25, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
ISSUES ON LOCAL CONTROL OF KCPD; KC UNITED YOUTH ALLOWS A BETTER FUTURE FOR YOUTH
Please turn in to hear our replay of RadioActive Magazine’s talk with Lora MacDonald, Executive Director of More², Spencer Webster, Attorney representing the plaintiffs and Karl Brooks, Atty and Professor at University of Kansas speak with host Spencer Graves about a suit filed against Missouri Board of Police Commissioners for failing to provide equal protection under Missouri law to residents of Kansas City. In the second half of our hour, host Melvin Merritt will speak with Pastor Adrion Roberson, who is with KC United! Youth/Family Sports and Education Initiative. Sports, Arts, Community and Family: KC United! aims to strengthen and unify our city one soul, one life, one family at a time.
ListenMarch 18, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
LADIES THAT LEAN -LIVING EXCELLENTLY AFTER NEGATIVITY
LADIES THAT LEAN -LIVING EXCELLENTLY AFTER NEGATIVITY
ListenMarch 11, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
A MOTHER’S QUEST FOR OPENNESS; THE WORK OF SHEILA ALBERS
Jaws of Justice will broadcast host David Bell’s Justice Series, part five - a talk with Sheila Albers, Community Activist, about the intersection of justice and access to information.
ListenMarch 4, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
ART IS INDESTRUCTIBLE, EVEN IN PRISON
Nicole Fleetwood’s book, Marking Time, shows how the imprisoned turn ordinary objects into elaborate works of art. The impact of their art can be felt far beyond prison walls. Fleetwood is the James Weldon Johnson Professor of Media, Culture, and Communication at New York University.
ListenFebruary 26, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
KEEPING KKFI, KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO, ALIVE AND WELL
Volunteers who create Jaws of Justice love creating new exciting shows for our listeners. Today, we will play highlights of shows Jaws of Justice broadcast recently. We hope this will encourage listeners to call or go online and pledge support for our work. Your sponsorship is what keeps KKFI on the air!
ListenFebruary 19, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
REPAIR OUR HATRED AND INDIFFERENCE TOWARD OTHERS, THE TOPICS OF BLACK HISTORY AND GUN VIOLENCE
Host Macy Jones will be speaking with his guest, Lewis Diuguid, about Black History. Host Keith Brown El is going to provide commentary about the gun violence.
ListenFebruary 12, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
GET IN GOOD TROUBLE, NECESSARY TROUBLE, HELP REDEEM THE SOUL OF AMERICA
Terri Wilke speaks with a representative of the Uhuru Movement. Leaders of that group are awaiting trial for what they believe are bogus charges of creating discord. Macy Jones speaks with Milik Mikal Shabazz, of Street Life, about Black History From a Layman's Perspective.
ListenFebruary 5, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
RE-EXAMINE QUESTIONABLE CONVICTIONS
Host Latahra Smith, Founder of the KC Freedom Project, will speak about conviction integrity units. Her guests will be exonerees who have had their sentences overturned by conviction integrity units in Jackson County, Missouri but also in other states.
ListenJanuary 29, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
SABRENA MORGAN TELLS INSPIRING STORIES
Host David Bell delivers his Justice Series Part 4. He speaks with Sabrena Morgan, a Dream Fellowship Cohort with Dream.Org, about her experiences helping other post-incarcerated individuals with re-entering the world. Inmates get an outdate, not an end date. Does the sentence ever truly end for them?
ListenJanuary 22, 2024 Local, News & Public Affairs, Podcast
IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH ON JAWS OF JUSTICE
Host Bev Livingston speaks with her guest, Karen Sardis, AKA "Coach Cookie" about healing and resilency. Host Latarha Smith speaks with Michelle Smith about the upcoming Missouri Day of Empathy.
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