A Journey of Incarceration to Leadership Artwork

The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society

Since its founding in 1967, The Fortune Society has been a leading organization in New York City for criminal legal system reform and alternatives to incarceration. Now, we’re proud to announce the launch of The Reentry Reality Check, a new podcast hosted by David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society,that highlights powerful stories from formerly incarcerated individuals, advocates, and community leaders working to transform the criminal legal system and rebuild lives after prison.

All Episodes

The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society

A Journey of Incarceration to Leadership

December 02, 2025

The Fortune Society’s President and CEO, Stanley Richards, sat down with Founder, David Rothenberg, to reflect on Stanley’s life leading up to his incarceration and his journey of reentry. They talk about Stanley’s time incarcerated, his work in reentry services, and the people who inspired him to make a change.

Support the show

The Reentry Reality Check is made possible by The Fortune Society and Blustone Studios.

Hosted by David Rothenberg

Engineering and producing by John Runowicz

Editing by Kendall Shepard

Intro song, "Water for My Journey," by Greg Doughty

Outro song, "Gimme One More Chance," by Richard Hoehler