When you’ve got wealth, celebrity, and the right political connections, your pathway to freedom looks very different from the rest of us. We’ll unpack how class and influence shape outcomes, from prison sentences to presidential pardons and why everyday people impacted by this system are still waiting for mercy that may never come.

In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to be watched all the time: on the unit and on parole. From guards listening in on phone calls to cameras in every hallway, to parole officers showing up unannounced, the surveillance never stops. We share our own stories about the pressure of always being monitored and how it shapes your sense of freedom, even after release.

This week, we’re talking about the prison moms. You know, the ones who weren’t our real mamas but stepped into that role when we needed it most. The ones who looked out for us, gave us advice (even when we didn’t ask for it), made sure we ate, and reminded us who we were when we started to forget.Every woman who’s done time knows about those “play” moms, the aunties, big sisters, and OGs who showed us love in a place built to break us. In this episode, we’re sharing stories, laughs, and some tears for the women who helped raise us on the inside.This one’s for the mommas who held it down.