FreeHerVT: Part II on Vermont & Carceral Systems

Indigo Radio

Hosts Anna & Chris sit down with Jayna Ahsaf & Jonathan Elwell of FreeHerVT. This show is Part II of our look at Vermont and prisons - from the historical context of VT carceral systems to today's campaign to stop new prison construction. Jayna Ahsaf is the lead field organizer for FreeHerVT and Jonathan an organizer. We talk with them about the FreeHerVT campaign, women in prison, criminalization of certain populations, & abolition. You can find Part I here: https://on.soundcloud.com/oT6SmwM8e6F6iPhJ8 Songs: 1) Loretta Lynn "Women's Prison" 2) Wanda Jackson "Tennessee Women's Prison" 3) Lightnin Hopkins "Jailhouse Blues" Show notes: - National website: https://www.nationalcouncil.us - FreeHer Zine: drive.google.com/file/d/11hILxjEc…qg9zTc-8ut3/view - VT’s website: https://www.nationalcouncil.us/vermont - VT Landing page (more info & links): http://the-council.us/freehervt - Jonathan's article: https://www.rakevt.org/2024/01/04/behind-the-smoke-and-mirrors-the-true-story-of-prin/ - Mariame Kaba’s zine: https://www.interruptingcriminalization.com/what-about-the-rapists