Re-Entry Radio (2012)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-02-10
Duration: 00:06:40
Subjects: Radio | PRISONERS | Ex-convicts | Crime
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Whinham, Charlie Producer
- Woods, Virnado Photographer
- Christophe, Candy Interviewee
- Wynne, Michael Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 10, 2012, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham’s profile of Re-Entry Radio, a statewide radio show headquartered in Alexandria that focuses on the issues related to prisoners re-entering society. Whinham reports that Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the nation. He interviews the show’s creators, Candy Christophe of Re-Entry Solutions for Louisiana, and Michael Wynne, a parole officer with the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford