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Involved
Involved is a fictionalized story, based on true events, about the people on the outside - the family, friends, and loved ones who navigate life alongside those who are incarcerated. Mixing moments of humor and heartbreak, the series explores resilience, love, and the far-reaching impact of incarceration on those inside, those outside who love them, and the broader community.
In Season one of "Involved" we’re introduced to Myra, whose husband’s incarceration at a medium and minimum security prison impacts every aspect of her life. We follow along with her to the prison for visits, as she launches prison wife radio, and reveals the day-to-day complexities of supporting a loved one who is incarcerated. From early episodes where Myra shares her experiences of visiting her husband at prison, to later episodes when he transitions into work release, Myra’s life as a prison wife is explored through candid reflections and intimate anecdotes shedding light on the profound impact of incarceration not only on her husband but also on their relationship and their shared past. In each of the twelve episodes, Myra confronts societal stigma and challenges prevailing narratives about incarceration, advocating for empathy and understanding towards those impacted by the criminal justice system - and making the case that we are ALL impacted in some way or another. Involved is educational, entertaining, and heartfelt while reminding us the System is most definitely the villain.
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 12: Not Home Home, Work Release Home
In the final episode of season one, Myra provides an update on her husband's transition to work release. As she waits outside the facility, Myra expresses gratitude for the support they've received and reflects on the significant events of the ...
Episode 11: The Last Visit
In Episode 11 Myra prepares for her husband's upcoming move to work release. She discusses the last visit - reminiscing on the first time she shared a visit with the audience in the beginning of the show. Myra reminisces about their shared hist...
Episode 10: Eff You See Kay The N.P.I.C.
In episode 10 Myra shares that her husband's prison sentence has been extended by 60 days for an evidence-based program, despite his eligibility for work release. She emphasizes the importance of work release in easing inmates back into society...
Episode 9: The Case of the Contraband Jalapeño
In Episode 9, Myra's discussing the consequences her husband faces for possessing a contraband jalapeño in prison. Check out friends of the show Hard Bedded Women Band at: https://www.hardbeddedwomenband.com/Stream their song...
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Episode 8: You Gotta Understanda the Aim of Copaganda
In episode 8, Myra explains what Copaganda is (spoiler alert it's propaganda designed to portray law enforcement in a positive light.) She explains the ways Copaganda is included in various aspects of society, from media and entertainment to sc...
Episode 7: Short Time is the Scariest Time
In Episode 7 Myra gives an honest account of prison programming and treatment, exposing the dishonesty of the way these programs are run. As her husband nears release, she reveals their anxieties about "short time" and the risks associated with...
Episode 6: The Breakdown of a Prison Visit
In episode 6, Myra takes us through a visit with her husband in prison. She describes the process of entering the facility, the emotional connection during the visit, and the mundane activities a visit includes. Despite the restrictions and sur...
Episode 5: You’re Not Going Home, But You Can’t Stay Here
In episode 5 Myra's husband transfers to a new prison facility. Myra shares her frustrations including the arbitrary nature of transfers, the impact on relationships, and the power dynamics within prison communities. She discusses the challenge...
Episode 4: Diversions and Excess Scourges
In Episode 4 Myra takes the listener along as she navigates mental health court in support of her brother. She critiques diversion courts, emphasizing their role in expanding the criminal legal system rather than reforming it. Along the way, sh...
Episode 3: At the Prison On a Tuesday!
In Episode 3, Myra counts down the days until her husband's release and takes us through a special event at the prison. She reflects on the isolation of prisons and the joy of small moments, like seeing her husband enjoy a rare meal of eating r...
Episode 2: Prison Wives Are Just Like Military Wives
In this episode, Myra counts down the days until her husband's release and gets into the complexities of solitary confinement - clarifying misconceptions, while describing the harsh realities her husband faces, including loss of personal ...
Episode 1: Welcome to Prison Wife Radio
In the inaugural episode of "Involved," Myra introduces listeners to the harsh realities faced by prison wives and families of the incarcerated. Broadcasting from the parking lot of Theirway Heights Prison, Myra launches ‘Prison Wife Radio’ and...
