Ear Hustle

Tom was a cop; Jason was a teenager in a gang. One night in 1997, they had a violent encounter that Tom describes as “inevitable.” In our season finale, Tom and Jason relate the story of that night, and the series of events that unfolded in the years afterward. Find a full list of episode credits at , from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and for sponsoring this episode. And thanks to you for tuning in through all of season four!

Historically, death sentences in California have led to eventual execution by the state. But these days, public opinion and state protocol are in flux, and the future is uncertain for those on death row at San Quentin. Find a full list of episode credits at , from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and for sponsoring this episode. And stay tuned for our season four finale, in two weeks!

Sleep, soundtracks and signing in prison — the Ear Hustle crew tackles questions from listeners about these topics and more, in this season’s “Catch a Kite” episode. Plus, we’ll share some of our favorite listener-generated Ear Hustle theme remixes. Spoiler alert: harps ahead. Find a full list of episode credits at , from PRX. Thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and for sponsoring this episode.

Getting a job after serving time is crucial to rebuilding your life, but a criminal record inevitably gets in the way. Four people share stories about how their time inside both helped prep them for jobs outside and impacted their getting back to work. Find a full list of episode credits at , from PRX. As always, thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and for sponsoring this episode.

Running a prison takes a lot of work, and not just by the staff running the place. At San Quentin inmates work regular jobs, earn pennies on the hour and often supplement their income with a side hustle. Find a full list of episode credits at , from PRX. Thanks also to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Davis for their support of the show, and for sponsoring this episode.