Category: Podcast

Criminal justice reform advocate Alice Marie Johnson talks about her time in prison for a non-violent drug crime – the viral video that caught the attention of Kim Kardashian – being pardoned by President Trump – and her book After Life: My Journey From Incarceration To Freedom.

This podcast dives into the story of John’s life in Hell’s kitchen and how the consequences of his actions affected those closest to him – including his childhood friend Kenny Gonzalez and his mother Laura O’Connell.

Comedian/podcast juggernaut Adam Carolla chops it up with John J Lennon about criminal justice reform – the role of government – and life during Corona.

Today marks the official launch of John’s podcast, This is a Collect Call from Sing Sing. Rapper/actor/entrepreneur Tip “T.I.” Harris joins incarcerated journalist and Prison Journalism Project advisor John J. Lennon to discuss the role of storytelling in redemption and shares a personal story about a close friend who passed away in prison.

Marshall Project staff writer KERI BLAKINGER joins John to talk about how prisons across the US are managing the COVID outbreak – as well as Keri’s own story of serving time in federal prison. Follow Keri on Twiter @keribla Read her work at https://www.themarshallproject.org/staff/keri-blakinger

John shares how the COVID outbreak is affecting behavior in Sing Sing and the contrasting perspectives between older and younger inmates. READ JOHN’S LATEST ARTICLE HERE: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/04/covid-breached-wall-and-killed-man-yesterday/609952/

John shares a quick update on his condition inside and how its affecting his fellow inmates.

John J Lennon interviews A Better Life Recovery Chief Clinical Psychologist – DR. MEGHAN MARCUM … when he receives word that Sing Sing is going on lockdown. If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse or need to speak with someone about mental health services, you can go to www.abetterliferecovery.com and be…

John interviews human rights attorney and REFORM Alliance Chief Advocacy Officer Jessica Jackson in the newest episode of his podcast. They discuss COVID, Kim Kardashian’s work for prison reform, and her dedication to reducing America’s incarceration rate.

John gives an update on the situation in Sing Sing and pleas to Governor Cuomo to take further action to protect prisoners, especially the elderly.