Producer Rahsaan “New York” Thomas takes us inside the parole-ordered transitional housing he’s been living in since getting out of prison. For many people, these residences are a godsend. For others, they’re a frustrating limbo between prison and being truly free.

Thanks to Corey Woods, McCree Milligan, Isme Chavez, Lorenzo Miller, and Agent Eddy Yee. Thanks also to Pastor L.J. Jennings at the Dream Center, and the folks at Planting Justice, for letting our team visit.

Episode artwork by J. Huynh.

Each episode this season will feature new artwork by a different incarcerated artist. It’s part of a collaboration between Ear Hustle and the San Quentin Prison Arts Project, which is part of the William James Association (WJA) and is also supported by California's Arts in Corrections program.

Music for this episode came from Antwan Williams, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, Dwight Krizman, and Joshua Burton.

Big thanks to Acting Warden Smith and Lt. Berry at San Quentin State Prison, and Acting Warden Hill and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women for their support of the show.

Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.

You can download the episode here and find the transcript here.

Episode 95: Transitional