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Trail Blazing Justice
Discussing civil rights and the criminal system in Oregon (and beyond!).
Podcasting since 2020 • 76 episodes
Trail Blazing Justice
Latest Episodes
Heatwave Behind Bars, part 2
In last week’s episode, we exposed the unbearable conditions caused by extreme heat in Oregon prisons. This week, we follow up with the voices of those who’ve lived through it—directly responding to the Department of Corrections’ claims about h...
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Episode 75
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Heatwave Behind Bars
What happens when a heatwave hits—and there’s no way to cool down? In this episode of Trail Blazing Justice, we confront the deadly consequences of extreme heat inside Oregon’s prisons. From windowless cells and failing ventilation to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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Coming Home Isn't Always Easy
What does successful reentry really take—and why do so few get the chance? In this episode, Mark Wilson reflects on his first six months of freedom after nearly 40 years in prison and exposes the broken systems waiting on the outside. From inac...
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Episode 73
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Waxing Confidential: Unmarked, Unchecked, Unconstitutional
What happens when federal law enforcement stops following the rules it’s meant to uphold? In this edition of our Waxing Confidential series, Steve Wax breaks down ICE’s expanding power—from masked raids to secret det...
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Episode 72
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Waxing Confidential: Birthright Citizenship on Trial...Sort of
What does it mean to be born in America—and can a president take that away? In this episode of Waxing Confidential, Steve Wax unpacks the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. CASA, a case that may gut the power of federal courts...
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Episode 71
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