Up to the Minute Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/up-to-the-minute UP TO THE MINUTE is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). It's a weekly snapshot of what’s happening, and what’s on the horizon, in the criminal-legal system in Colorado and beyond, hosted by CRJ's team of system-impacted podcast hosts. CRJ's featured guests / contributors on the show are staff from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC). www.radioforjustice.org 2025 Colorado Radio for Justice 862d48e5-2c2b-53ec-add5-c518b03b3c3a yes en Mon, 18 May 2026 10:01:08 -0700 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:01:22 -0700 http://www.radioforjustice.org https://img.transistorcdn.com/6XZ05P4y8zVA3rQfPWpAZPCIPQkee83QHOH5CFadQH4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OGZi/ODEyY2I5M2QwYjA5/NDU5NGM1Njg5MjY3/YWExMy5qcGc.jpg Up to the Minute http://www.radioforjustice.org episodic Colorado Radio for Justice UP TO THE MINUTE is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). It's a weekly snapshot of what’s happening, and what’s on the horizon, in the criminal-legal system in Colorado and beyond, hosted by CRJ's team of system-impacted podcast hosts. CRJ's featured guests / contributors on the show are staff from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC). www.radioforjustice.org UP TO THE MINUTE is a production of Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system Colorado Radio for Justice No No Prison Pressures & Policy Shifts Prison Pressures & Policy Shifts full 075492ed-0faf-47e6-8279-74032d4002ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/b26a4aef The second regular session of Colorado's 75th General Assembly adjourned on May 13. In layman's terms: the legislature wrapped up their work last week. While state senators and representatives were pushing what bills they could across the finish line, and blocking others, JoyBelle Phelan from  Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) sat down a few blocks away at the office of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) with their Deputy Director, Kyle Giddings. In this episode, they take stock of what criminal-legal-related bills are headed to the governor's desk, to await signature or veto. Phelan and Giddings also take a look at some critical ballot measures on the horizon this fall in Colorado, and they dig into key questions: Do CCJRC's positions fly in the face of Prop 128 (2024)? What should voters make of the looming fentanyl ballot measure? And what's the number one misunderstanding the public has about the carceral system? 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> The second regular session of Colorado's 75th General Assembly adjourned on May 13. In layman's terms: the legislature wrapped up their work last week. While state senators and representatives were pushing what bills they could across the finish line, and blocking others, JoyBelle Phelan from  Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) sat down a few blocks away at the office of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) with their Deputy Director, Kyle Giddings. In this episode, they take stock of what criminal-legal-related bills are headed to the governor's desk, to await signature or veto. Phelan and Giddings also take a look at some critical ballot measures on the horizon this fall in Colorado, and they dig into key questions: Do CCJRC's positions fly in the face of Prop 128 (2024)? What should voters make of the looming fentanyl ballot measure? And what's the number one misunderstanding the public has about the carceral system? 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 18 May 2026 10:01:08 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1644 The second regular session of Colorado's 75th General Assembly adjourned on May 13. In layman's terms: the legislature wrapped up their work last week. While state senators and representatives were pushing what bills they could across the finish line, and blocking others, JoyBelle Phelan from  Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) sat down a few blocks away at the office of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) with their Deputy Director, Kyle Giddings. In this episode, they take stock of what criminal-legal-related bills are headed to the governor's desk, to await signature or veto. Phelan and Giddings also take a look at some critical ballot measures on the horizon this fall in Colorado, and they dig into key questions: Do CCJRC's positions fly in the face of Prop 128 (2024)? What should voters make of the looming fentanyl ballot measure? And what's the number one misunderstanding the public has about the carceral system? 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No Seeking Solutions to the System's Struggles Seeking Solutions to the System's Struggles full cea7677a-4737-4611-9251-2fd7d99d19b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/141fcc2d It’s become a familiar refrain: budget crisis, bed shortages, private prison purchase prospects, and population measure changes. But what can actually be done to change the game for corrections in Colorado? In this episode of Up to the Minute, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ)’s JoyBelle Phelan hears from Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC). Turns out, there are some possible solutions on the horizon: new bills moving through the Colorado legislature; a proposed working group that would bring together voices from inside and outside state prisons; and a standoff in Walsenburg that may help redirect tax dollars toward more proactive prison measures. 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> It’s become a familiar refrain: budget crisis, bed shortages, private prison purchase prospects, and population measure changes. But what can actually be done to change the game for corrections in Colorado? In this episode of Up to the Minute, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ)’s JoyBelle Phelan hears from Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC). Turns out, there are some possible solutions on the horizon: new bills moving through the Colorado legislature; a proposed working group that would bring together voices from inside and outside state prisons; and a standoff in Walsenburg that may help redirect tax dollars toward more proactive prison measures. 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:31:10 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1672 It’s become a familiar refrain: budget crisis, bed shortages, private prison purchase prospects, and population measure changes. But what can actually be done to change the game for corrections in Colorado? In this episode of Up to the Minute, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ)’s JoyBelle Phelan hears from Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC). Turns out, there are some possible solutions on the horizon: new bills moving through the Colorado legislature; a proposed working group that would bring together voices from inside and outside state prisons; and a standoff in Walsenburg that may help redirect tax dollars toward more proactive prison measures. 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No New Legi Bills; Prison Labor Lawsuit; CDOC Budget Update; & Clemency for Tina Peters? New Legi Bills; Prison Labor Lawsuit; CDOC Budget Update; & Clemency for Tina Peters? full a2798cd5-1316-463a-a6b1-8c2bd11581fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/69ba2a20 This week, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) brings you updates on numerous fronts in criminal-legal news, with guests Kym Ray from End Slavery Colorado and Jennifer Dillon from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC). CRJ host JoyBelle Phelan quizzes Ray and Dillon on the pending prison labor lawsuit; the continued back-and-forth by the state government on the Department of Corrections' requested bed/budget increase; a series of new prospective bills on criminal-legal reform; and, last but not least, the prospect - or specter - of clemency for incarcerated Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> This week, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) brings you updates on numerous fronts in criminal-legal news, with guests Kym Ray from End Slavery Colorado and Jennifer Dillon from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC). CRJ host JoyBelle Phelan quizzes Ray and Dillon on the pending prison labor lawsuit; the continued back-and-forth by the state government on the Department of Corrections' requested bed/budget increase; a series of new prospective bills on criminal-legal reform; and, last but not least, the prospect - or specter - of clemency for incarcerated Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:30:30 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1732 This week, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) brings you updates on numerous fronts in criminal-legal news, with guests Kym Ray from End Slavery Colorado and Jennifer Dillon from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC). CRJ host JoyBelle Phelan quizzes Ray and Dillon on the pending prison labor lawsuit; the continued back-and-forth by the state government on the Department of Corrections' requested bed/budget increase; a series of new prospective bills on criminal-legal reform; and, last but not least, the prospect - or specter - of clemency for incarcerated Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No What's Next After the CDOC Budget Flip-Flop What's Next After the CDOC Budget Flip-Flop full 916b66b4-aebe-44f8-a889-3ed677c8c03c https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa3c2d24 Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) host JoyBelle Phelan picks up where she left off in conversation with Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC): the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) voted "no" on a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) request for a budget increase in order to add more prison beds. ... But then, they changed their minds. Why? What does this mean for both residents and staff of Colorado's crowded prisons? Plus, how CCJRC works to make 'bad' criminal justice bills better... and, a new edition of The Go Guide.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) host JoyBelle Phelan picks up where she left off in conversation with Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC): the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) voted "no" on a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) request for a budget increase in order to add more prison beds. ... But then, they changed their minds. Why? What does this mean for both residents and staff of Colorado's crowded prisons? Plus, how CCJRC works to make 'bad' criminal justice bills better... and, a new edition of The Go Guide.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:49:38 -0800 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1581 Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) host JoyBelle Phelan picks up where she left off in conversation with Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC): the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) voted "no" on a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) request for a budget increase in order to add more prison beds. ... But then, they changed their minds. Why? What does this mean for both residents and staff of Colorado's crowded prisons? Plus, how CCJRC works to make 'bad' criminal justice bills better... and, a new edition of The Go Guide.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No The State Joint Budget Committee Says "No" to More Prison Beds, & Legislative Session Kick-Off The State Joint Budget Committee Says "No" to More Prison Beds, & Legislative Session Kick-Off full 5fa3e380-e604-48e5-85e2-343379168eb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d99ab1fc As the 2026 Session of the Colorado General Assembly kicks off, the state Joint Budget Committee (JBC) meets to consider the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) request for a budget increase in order to add more prison beds. The JBC votes "no." Why? What's next? Today on UP TO THE MINUTE, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) host JoyBelle Phelan sits down with Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) to learn about what might be next for Colorado's packed prisons, and what's on the horizon in criminal justice policy during the new legislative session. 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> As the 2026 Session of the Colorado General Assembly kicks off, the state Joint Budget Committee (JBC) meets to consider the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) request for a budget increase in order to add more prison beds. The JBC votes "no." Why? What's next? Today on UP TO THE MINUTE, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) host JoyBelle Phelan sits down with Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) to learn about what might be next for Colorado's packed prisons, and what's on the horizon in criminal justice policy during the new legislative session. 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:35:48 -0800 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1368 As the 2026 Session of the Colorado General Assembly kicks off, the state Joint Budget Committee (JBC) meets to consider the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) request for a budget increase in order to add more prison beds. The JBC votes "no." Why? What's next? Today on UP TO THE MINUTE, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) host JoyBelle Phelan sits down with Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) to learn about what might be next for Colorado's packed prisons, and what's on the horizon in criminal justice policy during the new legislative session. 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No Understanding Mass Incarceration in CO with CCJRC & Other Organizations in the Field Understanding Mass Incarceration in CO with CCJRC & Other Organizations in the Field full 9c5aedd7-b6fb-41e0-aef3-55217debddd9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/abec14cc The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) hosted a teach-in this month in Denver: “How Did We Get Here? Understanding Mass Incarceration in Colorado.” Colorado Radio for Justice’s Trevor Jones was there, and in this episode of UP TO THE MINUTE, he brings listeners into incisive, urgent insights and reflections from four voices: Christie Donner, Executive Director of CCJRC; Kym Ray, CCJRC’s Denver Campaign Coordinator; Nathan Eagan, attorney who also serves with the Alternate Defense Counsel; and Aubrey Valencia from The Storytellers Project and Breaking Chains Building Bonds.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) hosted a teach-in this month in Denver: “How Did We Get Here? Understanding Mass Incarceration in Colorado.” Colorado Radio for Justice’s Trevor Jones was there, and in this episode of UP TO THE MINUTE, he brings listeners into incisive, urgent insights and reflections from four voices: Christie Donner, Executive Director of CCJRC; Kym Ray, CCJRC’s Denver Campaign Coordinator; Nathan Eagan, attorney who also serves with the Alternate Defense Counsel; and Aubrey Valencia from The Storytellers Project and Breaking Chains Building Bonds.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:38:04 -0800 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1352 The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) hosted a teach-in this month in Denver: “How Did We Get Here? Understanding Mass Incarceration in Colorado.” Colorado Radio for Justice’s Trevor Jones was there, and in this episode of UP TO THE MINUTE, he brings listeners into incisive, urgent insights and reflections from four voices: Christie Donner, Executive Director of CCJRC; Kym Ray, CCJRC’s Denver Campaign Coordinator; Nathan Eagan, attorney who also serves with the Alternate Defense Counsel; and Aubrey Valencia from The Storytellers Project and Breaking Chains Building Bonds.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No The Prison Bed Budget Went Up. Why? What Next? The Prison Bed Budget Went Up. Why? What Next? full 3a50edf7-2ee8-4872-951b-2b7fe306a431 https://share.transistor.fm/s/edd0b758 The State of Colorado Joint Budget Commission has approved a supplemental budget increase to add 153 private prison beds to Colorado's system. Why does our state need more prison beds now? Wasn't there a Prison Population Management Measure passed in 2018? How is the number of people in prisons having a domino effect on jails and halfway houses? And what's this about ICE and Homeland Security changing the equation on Colorado'ss facilities? Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) hosts JoyBelle Phelan and Bob Eisenman sit down with Christie Donner, Executive Director of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC), to break it all down.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

00:00 Welcome to Up to the Minute
00:31 Introduction
00:57 $2.8M Funds to CDOC for 153 Private Prison Beds
02:39 Snapshot of State Supplemental Budget Process
03:50 Community Response to This Supplmenetal CDOC Funding
06:12 CDOC's Current Prison Vacancy Rates
07:36 The Prison Population Management Measures (PPMMM) 
15:07 How CDOC Staffing Shortages Intersect with Low Vacancy 
16:26 The "Tabled List" Of Prison Residents Whose Release Is On Hold
18:40 Value of Lived-Experience Perspectrives
19:16 Accountability of CDOC to PPMM
20:59 Quality Control on Facility, Department, & State Levels
23:34 "The Math Is Not Mathing:" The Jail Backlog
25:57 "The State Over A Barrel": Future Funding Requests, Private Prisons, & ICE
29:32 Inviting Community Ideas & Insight
30:11 Conclusion

]]> The State of Colorado Joint Budget Commission has approved a supplemental budget increase to add 153 private prison beds to Colorado's system. Why does our state need more prison beds now? Wasn't there a Prison Population Management Measure passed in 2018? How is the number of people in prisons having a domino effect on jails and halfway houses? And what's this about ICE and Homeland Security changing the equation on Colorado'ss facilities? Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) hosts JoyBelle Phelan and Bob Eisenman sit down with Christie Donner, Executive Director of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC), to break it all down.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

00:00 Welcome to Up to the Minute
00:31 Introduction
00:57 $2.8M Funds to CDOC for 153 Private Prison Beds
02:39 Snapshot of State Supplemental Budget Process
03:50 Community Response to This Supplmenetal CDOC Funding
06:12 CDOC's Current Prison Vacancy Rates
07:36 The Prison Population Management Measures (PPMMM) 
15:07 How CDOC Staffing Shortages Intersect with Low Vacancy 
16:26 The "Tabled List" Of Prison Residents Whose Release Is On Hold
18:40 Value of Lived-Experience Perspectrives
19:16 Accountability of CDOC to PPMM
20:59 Quality Control on Facility, Department, & State Levels
23:34 "The Math Is Not Mathing:" The Jail Backlog
25:57 "The State Over A Barrel": Future Funding Requests, Private Prisons, & ICE
29:32 Inviting Community Ideas & Insight
30:11 Conclusion

]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:43:40 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1863 The State of Colorado Joint Budget Commission has approved a supplemental budget increase to add 153 private prison beds to Colorado's system. Why does our state need more prison beds now? Wasn't there a Prison Population Management Measure passed in 2018? How is the number of people in prisons having a domino effect on jails and halfway houses? And what's this about ICE and Homeland Security changing the equation on Colorado'ss facilities? Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) hosts JoyBelle Phelan and Bob Eisenman sit down with Christie Donner, Executive Director of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC), to break it all down.

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

00:00 Welcome to Up to the Minute
00:31 Introduction
00:57 $2.8M Funds to CDOC for 153 Private Prison Beds
02:39 Snapshot of State Supplemental Budget Process
03:50 Community Response to This Supplmenetal CDOC Funding
06:12 CDOC's Current Prison Vacancy Rates
07:36 The Prison Population Management Measures (PPMMM) 
15:07 How CDOC Staffing Shortages Intersect with Low Vacancy 
16:26 The "Tabled List" Of Prison Residents Whose Release Is On Hold
18:40 Value of Lived-Experience Perspectrives
19:16 Accountability of CDOC to PPMM
20:59 Quality Control on Facility, Department, & State Levels
23:34 "The Math Is Not Mathing:" The Jail Backlog
25:57 "The State Over A Barrel": Future Funding Requests, Private Prisons, & ICE
29:32 Inviting Community Ideas & Insight
30:11 Conclusion

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No The "No More Prisons" Coalition & September 22 Joint Budget Committee Hearing The "No More Prisons" Coalition & September 22 Joint Budget Committee Hearing full b839ecfe-6857-4ba4-8c30-5b921a4e37ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cafaa77 The Colorado Legislature's Joint Budget Committee (JBC) will hold a special hearing this Monday, September 22, as they consider a request from the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) to supplement the CDOC's current budget, even in the midst of overall state budget cuts. Today on UP TO THE MINUTE, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) host JoyBelle Phelan sits down with Manige Blackburn and Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) to learn about CCJRC's No More Prisons campaign, which plans to pack the JBC hearing on Monday to object to the budget increase. What's the history of CDOC facilities funding? Why object to this increase? And: why now?

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> The Colorado Legislature's Joint Budget Committee (JBC) will hold a special hearing this Monday, September 22, as they consider a request from the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) to supplement the CDOC's current budget, even in the midst of overall state budget cuts. Today on UP TO THE MINUTE, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) host JoyBelle Phelan sits down with Manige Blackburn and Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) to learn about CCJRC's No More Prisons campaign, which plans to pack the JBC hearing on Monday to object to the budget increase. What's the history of CDOC facilities funding? Why object to this increase? And: why now?

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:37:06 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1225 The Colorado Legislature's Joint Budget Committee (JBC) will hold a special hearing this Monday, September 22, as they consider a request from the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) to supplement the CDOC's current budget, even in the midst of overall state budget cuts. Today on UP TO THE MINUTE, Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) host JoyBelle Phelan sits down with Manige Blackburn and Kyle Giddings from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) to learn about CCJRC's No More Prisons campaign, which plans to pack the JBC hearing on Monday to object to the budget increase. What's the history of CDOC facilities funding? Why object to this increase? And: why now?

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No Veto of HB-1147, & Season 1 Recap Veto of HB-1147, & Season 1 Recap full 7c8caa13-8eb1-4f25-b231-7aebb499dac4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d213b61 As the 2025 legislative session moves into the rearview mirror, it’s the finale episode of this season of UP TO THE MINUTE. Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) hosts JoyBelle Phelan and Michael Clifton speak with Dana Steiner from the Colorado Freedom Fund about what’s next for municipal sentencing fairness in Colorado, after Governor Jared Polis vetoed House Bill 1147 after the session ended. Then, the Radio for Justice team takes a look back at this season of urgent dialogues about criminal-legal reform, and shares a glimpse of what’s ahead. That roundtable includes Phelan and Clifton, as well as CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and Trevor Jones. 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> As the 2025 legislative session moves into the rearview mirror, it’s the finale episode of this season of UP TO THE MINUTE. Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) hosts JoyBelle Phelan and Michael Clifton speak with Dana Steiner from the Colorado Freedom Fund about what’s next for municipal sentencing fairness in Colorado, after Governor Jared Polis vetoed House Bill 1147 after the session ended. Then, the Radio for Justice team takes a look back at this season of urgent dialogues about criminal-legal reform, and shares a glimpse of what’s ahead. That roundtable includes Phelan and Clifton, as well as CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and Trevor Jones. 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:15:41 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1430 As the 2025 legislative session moves into the rearview mirror, it’s the finale episode of this season of UP TO THE MINUTE. Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ) hosts JoyBelle Phelan and Michael Clifton speak with Dana Steiner from the Colorado Freedom Fund about what’s next for municipal sentencing fairness in Colorado, after Governor Jared Polis vetoed House Bill 1147 after the session ended. Then, the Radio for Justice team takes a look back at this season of urgent dialogues about criminal-legal reform, and shares a glimpse of what’s ahead. That roundtable includes Phelan and Clifton, as well as CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and Trevor Jones. 

UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No Communicating Reform Communicating Reform full e84b57e4-8a04-48df-b30c-4c09340407ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/0763fdeb CRJ hosts Bob Eisenman and Ryan Conarro sit down with Jennifer Dillon, Communications Coordinator for Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC), for a look at the day-to-day work of systems change, and a reflective conversation on CCJRC’s visions for a community-centered justice system. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> CRJ hosts Bob Eisenman and Ryan Conarro sit down with Jennifer Dillon, Communications Coordinator for Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC), for a look at the day-to-day work of systems change, and a reflective conversation on CCJRC’s visions for a community-centered justice system. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:09:19 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1780 CRJ hosts Bob Eisenman and Ryan Conarro sit down with Jennifer Dillon, Communications Coordinator for Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC), for a look at the day-to-day work of systems change, and a reflective conversation on CCJRC’s visions for a community-centered justice system. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No W's & L's from the 2025 Legislative Session W's & L's from the 2025 Legislative Session full 0f1d9d4e-1c8c-4ddc-90e5-3f74c5551997 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdc04b96 Governor Jared Polis has put his pen down. Bills are signed, vetoed, or dead on the calendar. Kyle Giddings & Kym Ray from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition join CRJ hosts Michael Clifton and Tiffany McCoy to run through the wins and losses of their criminal-legal reform efforts, and those of others in their coalition, during this 2025 legislative session. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Governor Jared Polis has put his pen down. Bills are signed, vetoed, or dead on the calendar. Kyle Giddings & Kym Ray from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition join CRJ hosts Michael Clifton and Tiffany McCoy to run through the wins and losses of their criminal-legal reform efforts, and those of others in their coalition, during this 2025 legislative session. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:55:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1790 Governor Jared Polis has put his pen down. Bills are signed, vetoed, or dead on the calendar. Kyle Giddings & Kym Ray from the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition join CRJ hosts Michael Clifton and Tiffany McCoy to run through the wins and losses of their criminal-legal reform efforts, and those of others in their coalition, during this 2025 legislative session. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No Youth Justice: The Latest in Colorado, Part 2 Youth Justice: The Latest in Colorado, Part 2 full 8ea9126e-c331-4849-8124-54378cf9245d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e0c1f0ef In Part 2 of a two-part series, CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and Trevor Jones continue their incisive conversation with Dana Flores, the Colorado Campaign Coordinator for the Youth Justice Initiative with the National Center for Youth Law, about all things youth justice in our state. This is a continued conversation that began in last week's episode of UP TO THE MINUTE. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> In Part 2 of a two-part series, CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and Trevor Jones continue their incisive conversation with Dana Flores, the Colorado Campaign Coordinator for the Youth Justice Initiative with the National Center for Youth Law, about all things youth justice in our state. This is a continued conversation that began in last week's episode of UP TO THE MINUTE. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:15:11 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1641 In Part 2 of a two-part series, CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and Trevor Jones continue their incisive conversation with Dana Flores, the Colorado Campaign Coordinator for the Youth Justice Initiative with the National Center for Youth Law, about all things youth justice in our state. This is a continued conversation that began in last week's episode of UP TO THE MINUTE. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No Youth Justice: The Latest in Colorado, Pt 1 Youth Justice: The Latest in Colorado, Pt 1 full 2554281a-32e8-4096-b76b-1d30cb65b512 https://share.transistor.fm/s/522e6ca4 In Part 1 of a two-part series, Dana Flores, the Colorado Campaign Coordinator for the Youth Justice Initiative with the National Center for Youth Law, dives into conversation about all things youth justice in our state, with CRJ hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy. This conversation continues in next week's episode of UP TO THE MINUTE. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> In Part 1 of a two-part series, Dana Flores, the Colorado Campaign Coordinator for the Youth Justice Initiative with the National Center for Youth Law, dives into conversation about all things youth justice in our state, with CRJ hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy. This conversation continues in next week's episode of UP TO THE MINUTE. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 10:59:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1682 In Part 1 of a two-part series, Dana Flores, the Colorado Campaign Coordinator for the Youth Justice Initiative with the National Center for Youth Law, dives into conversation about all things youth justice in our state, with CRJ hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy. This conversation continues in next week's episode of UP TO THE MINUTE. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No Rounding Up the 2025 Legislative Session Rounding Up the 2025 Legislative Session full 5cbf5308-43fc-46ec-bda0-9230b9db6e21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c6b4456 Kyle Giddings, the Deputy Director of Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, sits down with CRJ hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy to look back at the just-wrapped 2025 legislative session and answer two key questions: ‘What happened,’ and ‘What’s next?’ UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


]]> Kyle Giddings, the Deputy Director of Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, sits down with CRJ hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy to look back at the just-wrapped 2025 legislative session and answer two key questions: ‘What happened,’ and ‘What’s next?’ UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 11:01:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1769 Kyle Giddings, the Deputy Director of Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition, sits down with CRJ hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy to look back at the just-wrapped 2025 legislative session and answer two key questions: ‘What happened,’ and ‘What’s next?’ UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org


]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No HB 1147, How A Bill Becomes A Law... & More HB 1147, How A Bill Becomes A Law... & More full 7fdc75f0-c3b8-4060-9bfb-2e98336fc069 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8edf953f This week, Dana Steiner from Colorado Freedom Fund joins CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and JoyBelle Phelan in a conversation about House Bill 1147 - Municipal Court Sentencing Fairness. She also answers the question, ‘How does a bill become a law, anyway?’ UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> This week, Dana Steiner from Colorado Freedom Fund joins CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and JoyBelle Phelan in a conversation about House Bill 1147 - Municipal Court Sentencing Fairness. She also answers the question, ‘How does a bill become a law, anyway?’ UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 10:59:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1715 This week, Dana Steiner from Colorado Freedom Fund joins CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and JoyBelle Phelan in a conversation about House Bill 1147 - Municipal Court Sentencing Fairness. She also answers the question, ‘How does a bill become a law, anyway?’ UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No HB 1013, Right to Visitation in CDOC... & More HB 1013, Right to Visitation in CDOC... & More full 431bdabf-7b23-48a9-b0f9-5373094bd769 https://share.transistor.fm/s/afe65e5d This week, Langston Mayo and Kym Ray from the organization End Slavery Colorado take us into Colorado House Bill 1013, which aims to make visitation a right rather than a privilege in state prisons. They taking a sweeping look at the history of labor law, gender inequity, and incarceration in the U.S. And, Jennifer Dillon from Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition shares other legislative updates with CRJ hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> This week, Langston Mayo and Kym Ray from the organization End Slavery Colorado take us into Colorado House Bill 1013, which aims to make visitation a right rather than a privilege in state prisons. They taking a sweeping look at the history of labor law, gender inequity, and incarceration in the U.S. And, Jennifer Dillon from Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition shares other legislative updates with CRJ hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 11:01:00 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1788 This week, Langston Mayo and Kym Ray from the organization End Slavery Colorado take us into Colorado House Bill 1013, which aims to make visitation a right rather than a privilege in state prisons. They taking a sweeping look at the history of labor law, gender inequity, and incarceration in the U.S. And, Jennifer Dillon from Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition shares other legislative updates with CRJ hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy. UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No HB 1147, Ballot Measures... & More HB 1147, Ballot Measures... & More full 27d7b9be-be3a-4bcc-b619-7cfdae25db9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/c068a3bc UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this episode, guest Kyle Giddings of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) alerts hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy about CO House Bill 1147, as well as other key updates from the Colorado Legislative Session. Please visit https://www.ccjrc.org/news-events/ to sign up for the CCJRC newsletter for ongoing legislative and policy updates. www.radioforjustice.org

]]> UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this episode, guest Kyle Giddings of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) alerts hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy about CO House Bill 1147, as well as other key updates from the Colorado Legislative Session. Please visit https://www.ccjrc.org/news-events/ to sign up for the CCJRC newsletter for ongoing legislative and policy updates. www.radioforjustice.org

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:04:44 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1776 UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this episode, guest Kyle Giddings of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC) alerts hosts Trevor Jones and Tiffany McCoy about CO House Bill 1147, as well as other key updates from the Colorado Legislative Session. Please visit https://www.ccjrc.org/news-events/ to sign up for the CCJRC newsletter for ongoing legislative and policy updates. www.radioforjustice.org

]]> prison, reentry, second chances, criminal justice reform, criminal-legal system No Up Close: Meet the Team for "Up to the Minute" Up Close: Meet the Team for "Up to the Minute" full 0de77914-b9e2-4c64-86c0-215eab1f7031 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7f79484 UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this episode, join hosts Tiffany McCoy and Ryan Conarro as they introduce their team of system-impacted hosts who have experienced incarceration. Together, they engage in dialogue with featured guests and contributors for "Up to the Minute," the staff of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC), who share vivid snapshots of their varied personal journeys into this work. Hosts and guests together set the stage weekly updates about the latest news, reforms, and impactful stories in the criminal-legal system in Colorado and beyond. www.radioforjustice.org

00:00 Introduction and CRJ Hosts' Backgrounds

01:52 What is 'Up to the Minute'?

02:31 Meet the Team

08:20 The journey from Colorado Prison Radio to CRJ

10:10 Meet the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC)

11:07 CCJRC Staff Introductions

15:23 Perspectives from Christie Donner and CCJRC's Mission

21:16 Current Concerns in Criminal Justice Reform

23:55 The Value of 'Up to the Minute'

25:55 Final Reflections from CRJ and CCJRC

]]> UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this episode, join hosts Tiffany McCoy and Ryan Conarro as they introduce their team of system-impacted hosts who have experienced incarceration. Together, they engage in dialogue with featured guests and contributors for "Up to the Minute," the staff of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC), who share vivid snapshots of their varied personal journeys into this work. Hosts and guests together set the stage weekly updates about the latest news, reforms, and impactful stories in the criminal-legal system in Colorado and beyond. www.radioforjustice.org

00:00 Introduction and CRJ Hosts' Backgrounds

01:52 What is 'Up to the Minute'?

02:31 Meet the Team

08:20 The journey from Colorado Prison Radio to CRJ

10:10 Meet the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC)

11:07 CCJRC Staff Introductions

15:23 Perspectives from Christie Donner and CCJRC's Mission

21:16 Current Concerns in Criminal Justice Reform

23:55 The Value of 'Up to the Minute'

25:55 Final Reflections from CRJ and CCJRC

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 23:35:24 -0700 Colorado Radio for Justice Colorado Radio for Justice 1767 UP TO THE MINUTE is a podcast by Colorado Radio for Justice (CRJ). In this episode, join hosts Tiffany McCoy and Ryan Conarro as they introduce their team of system-impacted hosts who have experienced incarceration. Together, they engage in dialogue with featured guests and contributors for "Up to the Minute," the staff of the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC), who share vivid snapshots of their varied personal journeys into this work. Hosts and guests together set the stage weekly updates about the latest news, reforms, and impactful stories in the criminal-legal system in Colorado and beyond. www.radioforjustice.org

00:00 Introduction and CRJ Hosts' Backgrounds

01:52 What is 'Up to the Minute'?

02:31 Meet the Team

08:20 The journey from Colorado Prison Radio to CRJ

10:10 Meet the Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition (CCJRC)

11:07 CCJRC Staff Introductions

15:23 Perspectives from Christie Donner and CCJRC's Mission

21:16 Current Concerns in Criminal Justice Reform

23:55 The Value of 'Up to the Minute'

25:55 Final Reflections from CRJ and CCJRC

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