“Off the Block stands out. I caught it several times while driving, and sought the other episodes online. Each story is insightful, human and educational. I’ll be honest that I knew very little about the LA jail system before listening, though I know quite a bit about the criminal justice system in general, and I feel much closer to the city I live in for heard these segments. Now, I think about family members traveling to see their loved ones in jail every time Six Flags comes up, I see Skid Row quite differently, and next time I pass through Westmont I’ll wonder how Vernell is doing. Criminal justice reporting often lacks the nuance this series captured, andI particularly appreciated the eye opening piece on mental health. As a long time listener of KCRW, I really appreciated reporting that spoke to me as someone who has many friends who have experienced incarceration. Please produce content like this!”
Allison Deal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/16