Less than 15 percent of parole-eligible prisoners serving life sentences in Maryland have been released since 2015. With advocates across the state clamoring for parole reform, Maryland's legislature has the opportunity to address the state's soul-crushing parole system this legislative session. Al Brown and Tyrone Litte, who each served decades in Maryland's prison system, join Rattling the Bars to share their firsthand experiences with the parole system. Studio Production: Cameron Granadino, Adam Coley, David Hebden Post Production: Cameron Granadino Help us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-rtb Sign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-rtb Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews