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Colorado Radio for Justice
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Amplifying voices. Transforming systems.
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We’re CRJ - a 24/7 radio station and podcast production studio by, for, and about people impacted by the criminal-legal system. …& “impacted by” includes, of course, all of us. Listen, watch, and be a part of our work: radioforjustice.org. --> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wldw...
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🚨 New episode! This month's UNLOCKING CHANGE is Pt 2 of an urgent convo w Emma Mclean-Riggs, Sr Staff Atty from the ACLU of Colorado, who sits down with CRJ hosts Tiffany McCoy and Trevor Jones. Every Coloradan should hear this, & Pt 1 as well.
Find them here!--> unlocking-change-crj.transistor.fm
November 15, 2025 at 6:29 AM
At 8am this Sun, something new on CRJ: CRESCENDO COLORADO, our wkly classical music show in partnership with Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. It's a past Philharmonic concert from DPO’s archives, live-recorded in Denver.
Check out our Prog Sched, for more! www.radioforjustice.org/programsched...
November 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Audio Production 101! Next week at our studio in Denver. Space is limited, so sign up by Sun night: - forms.gle/j9v8SZb3oTGs... - All participants will be paid $25.

Wed Nov 12, 6:45-8pm
&
Sat Novr 15, 1:45-3pm.

Pictured: CRJ's Herbert and Tiffany in the studio.
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Episode just dropped! “UP TO THE MINUTE: The state prison bed budget just went up. Why? What next?”

Listen now on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform - or on CRJ’s radio broadcast at 5pm and 10pm tonight!
October 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Join us Tues Dec 9th for WAVES OF IMPACT! We’ll gather and celebrate the voices, stories, and ripple effects of Colorado Radio for Justice.

Tix go on sale Nov 1st. For now, mark your calendar and get more info: www.radioforjustice.org/december9party
October 17, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This week on CRJ! Powerful stories. Informative PSAs and resources. Music across genres. 24/7. “How do I tune in?” Head to radioforjustice.org, then download the app to listen to all of our 24/7 music, stories, and news.
October 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
💥 Priority RSVP is today at noon MT! We’ve got a few spots still available! 💥 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This is a paid role, offering $25/hour for each on-site hour spent in production. Pay will be arranged after the workshop concludes.
October 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It was a packed house at Convict Coffee Company last Friday in Parker. They hosted a screening of the film “No Matter What,” exploring reentry and recovery from addiction, and a dialogue facilitated by our producer Michael Clifton. Thanks to all who made this possible!
October 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
💥 RSVP by this Wed! 10 spots available 💥 Come get paid to write for radio… to record your voice… or both! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Episode just dropped! ICE detention expansions in CO. Unlawful deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. A forecast of generations of trauma… & how the human lives on the line compel her to keep going every day. All new on UNLOCKING CHANGE. www.radioforjustice.org/podcasts @aclu.org
October 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
New episode alert: UNLOCKING CHANGE is back TOMORROW with an urgent conversation with Emma Mclean-Riggs, Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU of Colorado. Airs tomorrow on CRJ at noon, 5pm, and 10pm MT… and it drops at noon on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. www.radioforjustice.org/podcasts
October 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This Friday at 5:30pm! Join CRJ at Convict Coffee Co for a screening of the film NO MATTER WHAT and a convo about reentry and recovery. CRJ's Michael Clifton will be there with the film’s team.

RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/no-matter-...

Convict Coffee Company: 19519 East Parker Square Drive
October 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Last night at @redlinevr.bsky.social Redline Art Center, the CRJ team was glad to get to be a part of “Why We Show Up: The Emotional Weight, Purpose & Transformative Power of Prison Arts Work,” a roundtable about arts in corrections.
September 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
We’re CRJ - a 24/7 radio station and podcast production studio by, for, and about people impacted by the criminal-legal system. …& “impacted by” includes, of course, all of us. Listen, watch, and be a part of our work: radioforjustice.org. --> www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wldw...
Meet Colorado Radio for Justice
YouTube video by Colorado Radio for Justice
www.youtube.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We’ve got another week of eclectic music and powerful storytelling on Colorado Radio for Justice.
September 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Today at noon, 5, & 10pm, & on the podcast platforms: UP TO THE MINUTE host JoyBelle Phelan talks with Manige Blackburn & Kyle Giddings from @ccjrc.bsky.social to learn about the No More Prisons campaign, which is objecting to a CDOC budget increase. What's the history? Why object? &: why now?
September 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Tomorrow, Friday, we’ve got a special episode of UP TO THE MINUTE with @ccjrc.bsky.social highlighting their No More Prisons campaign and how listeners can get involved this Monday at the Capitol in Denver.

Tomorrow at noon, 5pm, and 10pm MT, and on-demand wherever you get your podcasts.
September 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Tune in for another week of great stories & music on CRJ!

From reentry resources from KeHE Distributors & Remerg… to real stories of mental health challenges inside CO state prisons… to curated music playlists from our friends & collaborators at California’s Uncuffed podcast… & much more!
September 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
“Even if I was gonna lose my life inside prison, I still wanted to have a relationship with my son.”

That's Herbert Alexander in our Conversation & Listening Party earlier this month, “PARENTING & PRISON,” at @redlinevr.bsky.social Contemporary Art Center, as part of the High Walls Summit.
August 31, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Don’t miss this wk’s HOTLINES - convo w Jim Blum & Ken Kavanaugh from MY FATHER’S HOUSE. They share their work w men getting out of prison: housing, jobs, life skills, & community.

There's a new ep of HOTLINES every wk, 9am & 9pm MT M-F, & wherever you get yr podcasts. www.radioforjustice.org
August 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
We’re glad to partner with the CO Dept of Public Health & Environment to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl.

Tune in throughout the broadcast day to hear the campaign at radioforjustice.org or on the CRJ app. 

If you’re in crisis, call 911 or 988. Or, text TALK to 988.
August 27, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Great new guest DJs this wk on the Jukebox! Tomorrow, Wed, it’s DJs Betsy Craft & Bob Eisenman, who talk music to harm reduction to reentry. & Fri Aug 29, DJ Holly Sisa from "Morning Mimosas" spins tunes with host Herb Lex. Go to radioforjustice.org, then download the app to listen!
August 27, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Tune in to the Jukebox morning show this wk, for guest DJs Justin Merow (Wed) & Paul Gonzales (Fri)! All part of our Community DJ program this month. Jukebox airs each AM 7-9 MT… then, catch an Encore the same eve, 7-9pm. To tune in, get the CRJ app: radioforjustice.org!
August 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Join CO Radio for Justice at the FREE #HighWallsSummit at RedLine Contemporary Art Center, this Sat Aug 16 & Sun Aug 17! On Sunday, 1-2pm, CRJ presents PARENTING FROM PRISON, a convo & listening party ft audio stories, original poetry, and reflections & resources.
August 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This wk on the Jukebox Morning Show, join guest DJs Gabe Cohen & Sar7ah O’Riordan!

Tomorrow, it's Sar7ah — AKA DJ Seven. Fri Aug 15, Gabe Cohen's on the airwaves.

Both will weave stories of their lives & work with tunes all morning.

The Jukebox Morning Show airs... (1/2)
August 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM