Monday at 9:00 am
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 Justic 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.
Upcoming episodes
Pete O’Neal, Exiled Kansas City Black Panther and Tunisian Community Builder. The Effort To Get Pete A Presidential Pardon? May 20, 2013 | 9:00 am
Host Allie Bush talks with Justice Advocate, Alvin Sykes and Author Steve Penn about their campaign to get a Presidential Pardon for Pete O'Neal. They will also talk about Steve's book "Case For A Pardon" that tells Pete's story from his youth, what led him to the Black Panthers, his life affirming work since his arrival in Africa and a case for a pardon.Read More
Recent episodes
Ricky Kidd – Still Incacerated Even Though Someone Else Confessed. May 13, 2013 | 9:00 am
Ricky Kidd was convicted of murder in 1996 on the inconsistent testimony and lies of Richard Harris. There was no forensic evidence tying Ricky to the crime. In 2008 Marcus Merrill confessed to doing the crime with Gary Goodspeeds SR and Gary Goodspeeds Jr. Why is Ricky Kidd still behind bars? Because Marcus Merrill is considered an unreliable witness even though his confession is backed up by other testimony.Read More
May Is Full of Activities – MISD, GYRL and MIP all have fundraisers. Tune in and find out what all those letters mean!!! May 6, 2013 | 9:00 am
May is the month for Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters and Give Yourself Real Love to give praise and accolades to some of KC's strong, smart women. The Midwest Innocence Project brings Raymond Santana, one of the Central Park Five and Sarah Burns author of The Central Park Five to KC to raise funds to help exonerate others who have been wrongly convicted.Read More
The Frank Williams Outreach Center – Working On Homelessness In KCK April 29, 2013 | 9:00 am
Patrick Sumner, Site Manager and Jeff Sosinski, Service Coordinator join host Keith Brown El to talk about the Frank Williams Outreach Center, KCKs newest center for the homeless. Find out about how the Frank Williams Outreach Center has quickly become a welcoming and helpful resource for the homeless and troubled in KCK.Read More
Is Calling Ethiopia Cheaper Than Calling A Loved One In Prison? If So, Why? April 22, 2013 | 9:00 am
While not all prisons in America are yet privatized many of the services such as food service, medical care and phone service are. Todays host Allie Bush will talk with Mel Motel, a writer for the Prison Legal News about the "Campaign for Prison Phone Justice" who are challenging prison phone kickbacks and the U.S. Prison Telephone Industry.Read More
Trauma Matters KC, Community Violence And Its Effects On The Individual and Families April 8, 2013 | 9:00 am
Trauma Matters KC is a new organization born out of the “Trauma Informed Community” Task Force. Led by Truman Medical Center and the Mid-America Regional Council, Trauma Matters KC is a diverse group of mental health professional, social workers, community support professionals and citizens working together to raise awareness about trauma and sensitive practices that promote healing, health and wellness in community. Host Melvin Merritt will talk with Beth Sarver, Youth Advocate and Co-Chair of Trauma Matters KC PR & Marketing Committee about this new approach to healing our community.Read More
The 5th Annual Fair Housing / Civil Rights Summit in KCMO April 1, 2013 | 9:00 am
Host Trichelle King will talk with Paul Pierce, Civil Rights Investigator, of the KCMO Civil Rights Division of the Human Relations Department about the 5th Annual Fair Housing/Civil Rights Summit. This years summit is titled The Quest For Civil Rights, Have We Achieved The Dream? and will be held FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2012, 9:00AM – 2:30PM, at the SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER, 4201 E. 63RD ST., KCMO 64130.Read More
Talk Listen Restore – The Community Mediation Center, Restorative Justice and More March 25, 2013 | 9:00 am
Host Margo Patterson is joined by Annette Lantz-Simmons Co-Director (with Diane Kyser) of the Community Mediation Center to talk about their programs, training and services. CMC provides conflict resolution for schools, businesses, churches, neighborhoods, families in the Kansas City area. Find out what Restorative Justice is and how it is being introduced into neighborhoods and schools in KC.Read More
Medical Marijuana An Update on the Studies and the Legislation March 18, 2013 | 9:00 am
Host Jessica Thomas and local poet/activist Saj Kaya are in to update us on the latest on medical marijuana, the studies, the legislation and the legal issues. Tune in for our local calendar of events (or look below) and the 420 Drug War News.Read More
Domestic Violence, There Is Help, You Can Escape. March 11, 2013 | 9:00 am
Kansas City not only has a place near the top of the list in murder rate, but is also near the top in the incidence of domestic violence. Guest Host Susan Sanders talks with Mary Moore of the True Light Family Resource Center about her work with victims of domestic violence and the resources available to those that are ready to leave an abusive relationship.Read More
Part 2 – Subsidies and Tax Breaks: What You Don’t Hear About In The Debate Over Guns. February 25, 2013 | 9:00 am
Part II of our series on the gun issues not discussed concludes with Professor Kenneth Thomas of the University of Missouri in Saint Louis. Professor Thomas talks with Peter Hoffman of the National Lawyers Guild about tax subsidization of the gun industry, its ineffectiveness, and potential solutions, including divestment strategies already undertaken by a number of US cities.Read More
Subsidies and Tax Breaks: What You Don’t Hear About In The Debate Over Guns. February 18, 2013 | 9:00 am
The debate about guns is interesting for what they don’t mention: the economics of the gun industry itself and its subsidization by through various tax credits, direct spending, and legal forbearance. Host Peter Hoffman of the National Lawyers Guild talks with Law Professor, Allen Rostron, a former Senior Staff Attorney at the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence about the protections and support the gun industry gets from government.Read More
Pay Day Loans – Part Two Of Our Discussion With Attorney Dale Irwin (Pledge Drive means a 9:20 am start) February 11, 2013 | 9:00 am
In December host Robin Martinez spoke with local Attorney Dale Irwin about Zombie Debt. This time Dale gives us the low down on the Pay Day Loan industry in Missouri. He tells the history, the legal battle to get around Missouri's Usury laws and the subsequent political pressure (campaign money) that made our state one of the friendliest in the nation for this industry.Read More
Immigration Reform, Is It Finally Time? Prospects For Change, Good and Bad, At The State and Federal Level February 4, 2013 | 9:00 am
The Latino Coalition of Kansas City quarterly meeting featured a panel of immigration advocates and business leaders to talk about the prospects and impact of immigration reform. JoJR host Peter Hoffman of the National Lawyers Guild, recorded this panel presentation and will bring you highlights of this important discussion.Read More
Representative Brandon Ellington On The Upcoming MO Legislature and A Community Forum On Violence January 28, 2013 | 9:00 am
State Representative Brandon Ellington comes on air to talk about the 2013 Missouri Legislative session and what we might expect. Brandon is also going to tell us about "No More Excuses" a community forum on Violence and the Murder Rate in Kansas City that is part of a series of forums that he and a number of other state legislators are holding statewide on the issue of violence.Read More
50 Years of Divestment And Racial Divide Along Troost Avenue, Change Is In The Wind – Director Kevin Bryce Talks About His Film “We Are Superman” January 21, 2013 | 9:00 am
Peter Hoffman of the National Lawyers Guild interviews Director, Kevin Bryce about his new film, "We are Superman". The documentary takes an in-depth look at what it takes to transform a community that has suffered from disinvestment for 50 years. Troost Avenue has historically been a racial and economic dividing line in Kansas City. But there is a movement to erase that divide. On 31st and Troost there is a community of people who have stopped waiting on a superman and have recognized the superhero in all of usRead More
Drug Warriors and Their Prey: From Police Power to Police State – a talk with Local Author Richard Lawrence Miller January 14, 2013 | 9:00 am
Host Jessica Thomas talks with local author, Richard Lawrence Miller about his book Drug Warriors and Their Prey: From Police Power to Police State and his involvement with the film it inspired. His book starts with the premise that the war on drugs is a war on ordinary people and explains how law enforcement and the courts have destroyed the guilty and innocent alike.Read More
A Conversation With Airick Leonard West, President of the KCMO School Board January 7, 2013 | 9:00 am
Lee Moore talks with KCMO School Board President Airick Leonard West about a new report that shows some significant advances by the school district. Tune in and find out about what is happening now and the plans for the future of the district.Read More
Zombie Debt will eat your brain and your future – A talk with Attorney Dale Irwin December 31, 2012 | 9:00 am
Want to know what Zombie Debt is? If your credit card is stolen is it really true you won't have to pay for those fraudulent charges? Who is behind these collection agencies?Robin Martinez of the Local National Lawyers Guild chapter talks with Attorney Dale Irwin about Zombie Debt, Robo Signing and more. Find out how you can be trapped in a cycle of debt through no fault of your own.
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Christmas Behind Bars? A Different Kind of Redemption December 24, 2012 | 9:00 am
Is Christmas celebrated in prison? How can one connect with family while behind bars? Does Santa visit the big house? Join JoJR for a different kind of Christmas story, a story of lost hope and faith and the study that lead to faith renewed. Host Margo Patterson talks with Deon Hare and Macy Jones about Christmas in the Penitentiary.Read More
Bridgette Williamson-Mack: Identifying and Preventing Child Sexual Abuse December 17, 2012 | 9:00 am
This weeks host Melvin Merritt talks with Bridgette Williamson-Mack about her books and her work teaching parents, child care providers and teachers how to help prevent abuse of children. They will explore how to identify abusers as well as children who have been abused. Tune in for this very important information.Read More
Military Sexual Trauma – The Veterans Administration Can Help: A talk with MST Coordinator Dr Jaymee Dow at the KCVAMC December 10, 2012 | 9:00 am
When veterans are initially screened by the VA 1 in 5 female and 1 in 100 male veterans admit to having experienced Military Sexual Trauma while on active duty. Host Jeff Humfeld talks with Dr Jaymee Dow, Coordinator of the MST Clinic at the Kansas City Veterans Administration Medical Center about what MST is, what symptoms result from MST, the treatment available at the KCVA and who qualifies. At the end of the show State Representative Brandon Ellington will give us a brief preview of the upcoming legislative session.Read More
Beyond Tutoring to Mentoring, The 2X2 Mentoring Program of MORE2 December 3, 2012 | 9:00 am
This week host Keith Brown El talks with Pastor Robert Lee Hill of Community Christian Church and Pastor Rodney Williams of Swope Parkway United Christian Church. Pastor Hill and Wiiliams will tell us as about the 2X2 program of mentoring youth that MORE2 is starting. This program will go beyond tutoring these kids in their studies, teaching them using personal example and friendship how to become responsible and self sufficient adults.Read More
Life Without Parole for Juveniles? Can juveniles growup and change in prison? November 26, 2012 | 9:00 am
Margot Patterson talks with John T Lash about his experience of being sentenced to Life at the age of 18, learning to be an adult in prison and his path to reformation. John gives his take on why we shouldn't be throwing juvenile's lives away in prison.Read More
Jury Duty – Observations on Selection and Deliberations November 12, 2012 | 9:00 am
Host Robin Martinez talks with Mark Andruss about his recent experience on jury duty in Jackson County. Mark gives his observations on the selection and deliberation processes. Also joining in will be local Defense Attorney Eric Vernon to talk about the jury selection process from the view of the prosecution and defense.Read More
The Trials, Tribulations and Victories of Reentry – First Take November 5, 2012 | 9:00 am
With this show JoJR is starting a series about the trials, tribulations and victories of one man's reentry to society from prison. Lee Moore will be talking with a brother he was separated from when Lee was adopted out at 1 year old. Ralph Duane Hooker was recently released from prison in Oklahoma for some robberies he did. JoJR will be following his reintegration back into society with follow up interviews in the coming months and years as well as the stories of others returning to society from prison.Read More
Connections to Success and Local Businesses – What You Can Do To Help Those In Need And Those Reentering From Prison October 29, 2012 | 9:00 am
Melvin Merritt talks with Brad Lambert of Connections to Success about their programs to assist the poor and those returning from prison succeed in today's society. We will also be talking with Joe Sevart of I-70 Auto Service about a past Connections to Success program that illustrates how small businesses can help those in need.Read More
Dr David Allen, Jury Nullification, Retrieving Confiscated Property and the Assault on Medical Marijuana October 22, 2012 | 9:00 am
Jessica Thomas talks with Dr David Allen, cardiac surgeon, about being set up and charged as a drug dealer by authorities in Mississippi after he moved to California to start a medical marijuana evaluation clinic. Dr Allen also tells why and how marijuana is so effective as a pain killer and curative agent for many ailments.Read More
Jim Laffery: movement lawyer from Anti Vietnam War protests to the Occupy Movement. October 15, 2012 | 9:00 am
Tune in as Peter Hoffman talks with Jim Lafferty of the National Lawyers Guild ahead of his visit to KC. Peter will ask Jim about building social movements in the face of governmental, law enforcement and legal oppression. Get some tips from an activist of 50 years plus about organizing, free speech and civil disobedience.Read More
Care of Poor People and The Winter Survival 12 Event Is Your Opportunity To Help The Poor and Homeless of Kansas City October 8, 2012 | 9:00 am
Listen in and find out how you can help many of the poor and homeless of Kansas City get what they need to survive the coming winter. Keith Brown Il will be talking with Richard Tripp founder of COPP Inc about the upcoming Winter Survival 12 event to be held November 23rd and 24th. We will also be talking with Volunteer Coordinator John Schuly about the volunteers and materials needed to bring this event off.Read More
Ron McAndrew’s Journey from Warden to Death Penalty Opponent October 1, 2012 | 9:00 am
Tune in as Melvin Merritt talks with Ron McAndrew about his journey from presiding over executions to speaking out against the death penalty. It was at a Florida state prison in 1996 that Ron first experienced the premeditated, ceremonial killing of another human being. After executing John Earl Bush, John Mills jr. and Pedro Medina, the gruesomeness of these sanctioned killings prompted the warden to search his soul.Read More
Will Gladiator Games in St Louis Jails lead To Reforms? The ACLU of Eastern MO Hopes So. September 24, 2012 | 9:00 am
In August of 2012 a string of human rights abuses occurring in St. Louis area jails made headlines. In some Cases guards were forcing inmates to fight each other and betting on the outcome. On the heels of these shocking revelations, the ACLU of Eastern Missouri released a position paper calling for that city to take an innovative approach to dealing with these conditions that can stand as a model for other local and state institutions.Read More
Kar Woo and Artists Helping the Homeless in KC; An Ever Expanding Mission September 17, 2012 | 9:00 am
This week Kar Woo of Artists Helping the Homeless joins Jessica Thomas to talk about their work filling in the gaps between other service providers. Artists Helping the Homeless, Inc., was founded by Kar Y. Woo in February 2008 and obtained 501(c)3 status to fund a Sunday night meal program for homeless in the Plaza/Midtown area through the sale of art. He realized many homelessness problems could be address through existing community resources before they became a costly, and sometimes painful, emergency. He has stepped up to fill some of the gaps in service and had some success.Read More
The Troubling Case of Reggie Clemmons September 10, 2012 | 9:00 am
Reggie Clemons is an African-American man sentenced to death in Missouri after an unfair trial biased in favor of execution. Jaws of Justice Radio host Sista G will introduce Reggie talking about his arrest and beating by the police that led to a confession for rape and how that confession got him the death penalty. Then Cathleen Burnett, Professor of Criminology at UMKC will talk about the upcoming hearing with the Grand Master Judge appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to investigate the improprieties in Reggie's case.Read More
Richard Wexler is Working to Change Foster Care and Save Children September 3, 2012 | 9:00 am
This is a Jaws of Justice Radio interview originally broadcast April 29, 2010. Elisa Brietenback interviews Richard Wexler, Executive Director of the National Coalition for Child Protection and Reform as well as author of the book ,Wounded Innocence.Read More
The Salvation Army is Helping the Homeless Off the Street and into Housing August 27, 2012 | 9:00 am
The Salvation Army is helping local homeless folks get on the path to housing. Keith Brown El will be talking to Tanya Johannes, Assistant Divisional Social Services Director and Romona Quinn, Supportive Housing Program Director about their programs for men, women, children and families.Read More
Missouri Goes to Trial Over Death Penalty Protocol August 13, 2012 | 9:00 am
The state of Missouri like many other states ran out of the drugs used for executions when the European manufacturer refused to ship for the purpose of execution. They recently decided to use Propofol the drug that killed Micheal Jackson as their execution drug.Read More
The VA’s Hotline Is for Veterans and their Families in Trouble August 6, 2012 | 9:00 am
Listen in as Jeff Humfeld talks with Cherie Durkin MS, RN, Suicide Prevention Coordinator at the Kansas City VA Hospital about the national Veterans Crisis Line and the mental health programs available at the KC VA.Read More
Jackson County MO Sheriff Candidate Forum July 30, 2012 | 9:00 am
Jaws of Justice Radio invites the three candidates for Jackson County Sheriff in for a chance to tell you why they are the right man for the job.Read More
Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters – Advocating For Your Loved Ones July 23, 2012 | 9:00 am
Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters - Advocating For Your Loved Ones. Personal advocacy for incarcerated Loved ones, programs that Families develop for their own.Read More
The Criminal Appeals Process July 16, 2012 | 9:00 am
Host Margot Patterson talks with Sean O'Brien of the Midwest Innocence Project and professor at the UMKC Law School.Read More
Programmer
Keith Brown El
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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.
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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.
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Lee Moore
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I first became interested in the media during the early to mid 1980’s as an International Economics major at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. I truly loved the news. To me, it was special to be “in the know” about many of our society’s key issues. I was re-introduced to media through my friend and cousin, Keith Brown, El, a programmer for the KKFI Jaws of Justice Radio Show.
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I first became interested in the media during the early to mid 1980’s as an International Economics major at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. I truly loved the news. To me, it was special to be “in the know” about many of our society’s key issues. I was re-introduced to media through my friend and cousin, Keith Brown, El, a programmer for the KKFI Jaws of Justice Radio Show.
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Margot Patterson
I am a host for Jaws of Justice Radio and I have served as a reporter for a wide variety of newspapers and magazines in this country and abroad such as, I was an editor with “The Prague Post” and I was a senior writer, then opinion and arts editor at “The National Catholic Reporter” for seven years.
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I am a host for Jaws of Justice Radio and I have served as a reporter for a wide variety of newspapers and magazines in this country and abroad such as, I was an editor with “The Prague Post” and I was a senior writer, then opinion and arts editor at “The National Catholic Reporter” for seven years.
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