Restorative Radio - Episode #7 by Restorative Radio published on 2019-10-23T19:20:19Z In this 7th episode of Restorative Radio we'll hear: 1. Two new pieces from Russell Banks's "Food 4 Thought" series: "24 Things to Remember" & "I Can, I'm Able, I'm Perfect." Russell is currently incarcerated at Red Onion State Prison and he sends us his submissions via mail. 2. An interview with Tena Grear - who’s grandparents owned the land where Red Onion State Prison is now based, and who's grandfather was known as "Red Onion." Tena shares memories of her childhood playing in the woods where the prison now sits & reflections on what it's like that her family land - and her grandfather's name - are now a super maximum security prison. 3. An interview with Margaret Breslau of the Virginia Prison Justice Network, about their work in collaboration with folks on the inside to advocate for prison justice in the state. 4. An interview with WVU graduate student Gabriella Pishotti about the Appalachian Prison Book Project. Music features Danja Mouf & Dirk Powell. This episode aired on WMMT 88.7fm on October 21, 2019.
