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Beyond The Box
The social justice podcast where bold conversations spark real-world change.
TUNE IN TO HEAR… prominent, knowledgeable, and inspiring experts from across the spectrum of social justice. We ask the tough questions, share in-depth stories, and dig into the nuances of today’s most pressing issues. From ending mass incarceration to fighting poverty and discrimination, our episodes go beyond the surface, delivering thoughtful dialogue with a dose of optimism and hope. Join us as we push the boundaries, challenge the status quo, and work toward a more just and equitable world—one conversation at a time.
Podcasting since 2024 • 11 episodes
Beyond The Box
Latest Episodes
Episode 3: How Do We Reform A Criminal Legal System That No One Trusts?
On this episode of Beyond the Box, Doug and Johnny talk with Chesa Boudin, the former crusading District Attorney of San Francisco who briefly became the contested face of criminal legal reform. “Historically prosecutors have been a...
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Episode 2: What Does It Take to Make Real News in a Fake News World?
On this episode of Beyond the Box, Doug and Johnny talk with Molly Greene, the Strategy and Legal director of The Appeal. If you’re not familiar with The Appeal, they are essential reading in our increasingly post-fact world. The Ap...
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Episode 1: How is a Leader Made in NYC?
How do you go from being an incarcerated teenager from the Bronx, to a nationally recognized thought leader on criminal justice reform?Doug Lasdon talks with Johnny Perez, his new cohost for Beyond the Box Season 2, about g...
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Special Episode: What Is Brad Lander's Vision for NYC?
Beyond the Box Special Episode: What Is Brad Lander's Vision for NYC? And interview with NYC Comptroller (and Mayoral Candidate) Brad LanderThe City Comptroller is a position of tremendous power, tasked with managing the city's fi...
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Who’s Turning Prisons Into Profits? A Conversation with Bianca Tylek.
Who are prisons really serving? A small group of companies are turning huge profits off of every aspect of life on the inside, from food to phone calls to transportation - and we’re not just talking about for-profit prisons. Doug Lasdon talks w...
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