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Black Light Mass Incarceration Show

The Black Light Mass Incarceration Show strives to lift the voices of the voiceless around the world. As your hosts, Cierra & Jeffrey Cobb will interview those who have been behind bars, discuss criminal justice reform, wrongful convictions, and provide legal expert every Thursday. You can stream the show on most major streaming platforms. For more ways to join the movement to change racial and criminal justice issues head on over to EmancipateNC website to learn more on how you can get involved in ending Mass Incarceration

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Update frequency
every 8 days
Average duration
40 minutes
Episodes
81
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Both Sides of the Bars: Staffing, Safety, and the Ripple Effect

Both Sides of the Bars: Staffing, Safety, and the Ripple Effect

Both Sides of the Bars: Staffing, Safety, and the Ripple Effect

Jabril Gushiniere founder of the Cook County Corrections Coalition (C4) and author of Beneath the Badge, joins Black Light to unpack “c…

01:11:31  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Reimagining Corrections Brian Koehn on Transforming America’s Carceral System

Reimagining Corrections Brian Koehn on Transforming America’s Carceral System

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Koehn, founder of Social Purpose Corrections (SPC), a veteran-led nonprofit that is challenging the very foundation of how America approaches incarceration and…

00:51:57  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025
Courtroom Disruptor Why your Attorney Might Not Be Fighting for You

Courtroom Disruptor Why your Attorney Might Not Be Fighting for You

n this eye-opening episode of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, we sit down with Courtney Teasley, Esq., a nationally respected justice strategist, legal disruptor, and CEO of emeffen., to unc…

01:17:05  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
Visitation Rights Denied

Visitation Rights Denied

The podcast episode of Justice Denied explores the personal story of the host, who has been suspended from visiting their incarcerated husband for over a year due to a false accusation. Despite filin…

00:22:09  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
Forgotten Justice: The Plea Deal Trap

Forgotten Justice: The Plea Deal Trap

In this gripping episode, we bring you the story of a man who has spent over 20 years behind bars in Virginia for a crime he doesn’t remember committing. His journey through the criminal justice syst…

00:00:34  |   Sun 15 Dec 2024
The Captive State Collection at HNOC

The Captive State Collection at HNOC

n this podcast episode, we spoke with Eric Seiferth about "The Captive State Collection" at the Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC). The discussion delves into Louisiana's historical trajectory as…

00:01:20  |   Fri 16 Aug 2024
Innocence Interrupted: A Scholar's Fight for Justice

Innocence Interrupted: A Scholar's Fight for Justice

Innocence Interrupted follows the harrowing journey of Jovon Wash, a promising college student on a scholarship who finds his life turned upside down when he is wrongfully accused of a crime he did n…

00:31:05  |   Thu 08 Aug 2024
From Darkness to Light: Aaron's Journey of Redemption and Advocacy

From Darkness to Light: Aaron's Journey of Redemption and Advocacy

Welcome to another episode of the Blacklight Mass Incarceration Show with your host, Ciara Cobb. In this episode, we delve into the life of Aaron Edward Olston, a multimedia journalist and host of th…

01:12:47  |   Thu 04 Jul 2024
Mass Incarceration and the Quest for Justice

Mass Incarceration and the Quest for Justice

Welcome to an incredibly eye-opening episode of the Blacklight Mass Incarceration Show, where host Ciara Cobb opens up a candid conversation with a wrongfully convicted individual who shares his hear…

00:35:38  |   Thu 16 May 2024
A JourneyThrough Incarceration

A JourneyThrough Incarceration

In this episode, Michael, serving a life plus 130-year sentence in a Virginia prison, shares his decades-long quest for legal assistance to prove his innocence. Having spent over 30 years behind bars…

00:46:02  |   Thu 25 Apr 2024
The Prison Monastery Program

The Prison Monastery Program

Transforming Prisons: The Prison Monastery Experience

In this episode of "Transforming Prisons," we delve into the groundbreaking concept of The Prison Monastery, where the penitentiary is reimagined…

00:43:30  |   Thu 11 Apr 2024
Rhonda Asking for her Freedom

Rhonda Asking for her Freedom

In this episode, we delve into the story of Rhonda, a woman currently incarcerated in Georgia, serving a lengthy sentence under old laws. Rhonda's journey is marked by a tragic night where her life c…

00:27:28  |   Thu 04 Apr 2024
Bobby Bostic

Bobby Bostic

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Bobby Bostic, a man who experienced the harsh realities of the American justice system at a young age but emerged as a beacon of hope and resil…

00:33:22  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
Tim's Truck Search: Trajectory Scanning for His Case

Tim's Truck Search: Trajectory Scanning for His Case

In this show note, we will discuss Tim's quest to find the perfect truck for his trajectory scanning needs. Tim, a field researcher, is embarking on a crucial project that requires a vehicle that can…

00:02:13  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Domestic Violence

Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Domestic Violence

Join host Ciara Cobb in this enlightening episode of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show. In this heartfelt episode, Ciara reflects on the difficulty faced after losing the show's sponsor and sha…

00:28:35  |   Thu 29 Feb 2024
Transforming Lives and Communities: A Candid Conversation with candidate Altimont Mark Wilks

Transforming Lives and Communities: A Candid Conversation with candidate Altimont Mark Wilks

This week on the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, host Cierra has an extensive interview with Altimont Mark Wilks, a candidate for the congressional seat of Maryland's 6th district. Wilks shares …

00:36:19  |   Mon 19 Feb 2024
Restorative Justice and Rehabilitation

Restorative Justice and Rehabilitation

Host Cierra Cobb of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show welcomes special guest, DeAnthony, an incarcerated individual from Virginia to discuss restorative justice and its impact and implications.…

00:19:30  |   Thu 01 Feb 2024
The Heartbreaking Story of Danny

The Heartbreaking Story of Danny

In this episode of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, host Ciara Cobb discusses the real-life story of Danny, a 31-year-old man from Asheville, North Carolina, incarcerated for three attempted …

00:13:23  |   Thu 18 Jan 2024
Tim Wright Tedtalk in Prison - TedX

Tim Wright Tedtalk in Prison - TedX

In our latest podcast episode, we welcome back Tim Wright, a returning guest who shares his insights on Tedtalk in Prison and the importance of giving wrongfully convicted individuals a "first chance…

00:22:11  |   Sat 06 Jan 2024
Tyson, Currently Incarcerated in Virginia for Marijuana

Tyson, Currently Incarcerated in Virginia for Marijuana

In this week's podcast episode, we speak with Tyson, an individual currently incarcerated in Virginia for a marijuana-related offense. While marijuana is currently legal in Virginia, Tyson's case hig…

00:18:31  |   Thu 21 Dec 2023
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