Imagine Justice
What does justice look like, beyond the confines of State-administered carceral punishment? In Imagine Justice we hear true stories, told by the people who lived them, of irreparable harm followed by reconciliation.
These stories invite us into the possibility- and reality- of a justice that is co-created by victims, perpetrators, and survivors of violence and their communities. Each of our storytellers navigates toward peace differently, but they all give us insights that can transform the way we think about and approach justice.
Imagine Justice is created by musician, songwriter, and artist Zeo Boekbinder, whose interest in exploring processes of Transformative and Restorative Justice is informed by their time teaching and writing songs alongside incarcerated men at New Folsom Prison, which culminated in the creation of The Prison Music Project.
To submit a story for a future episode, visit https://zeoboekbinder.com/podcast
To support the show for as little as $1 per month, visit https://www.patreon.com/zoeboekbinder
Season 2 music by Katy Guillen and the Drive. https://katyguillenmusic.com/
Note: Zeo has released a lot of music under a different spelling of their name. Zoe and Zeo are the same person. Call them Zeo (like Leo), thanks!
Episodes
13 episodes
S2:E5 Amanda from the Ashes - Season Finale
In this episode, Zeo speaks with Amanda Carrasco, who survived childhood sexual abuse and attempted murder. There are no detailed descriptions of violence.Amanda’s book, Becoming The Brave One: My Journey to Justice, is available in onli...
PATREON PREVIEW | Thomas Walker, Navajo Peacemaker
If you have not listened to Season 1, Episode 2 (Rachel and Zaadii), I encourage going back to doing so. Thomas Walker was the peacemaker who facilitated the healing process in that story. I spoke with him about peacemaking and wanted to share ...
S2:E4 Dr. Angela F***ING Davis
I’m still pinching myself that I got to interview Dr. Angela Y Davis. What an incredible honor. This interview originally aired back in 2020 when I was part of a collective called the Prison Music Project and we were releasing an album of songs...
S2:E3 Marylyn and Her Neighbor
Marylyn Tesconi speaks about sexual trauma she experienced as a child. The descriptions of sexual abuse occur from 6:38 - 7:27. To support the show, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/zoeboekbinder
S2:E2 What is Restorative Justice, really?
On this show, we talk about different forms of justice outside the criminal legal system. The one most commonly talked about on the show is Restorative Justice. I had the honor of speaking with three people who are knowledgeable on the topic, i...
S2:E1 Taliesin’s Rainbow
In this episode, Zeo speaks with the mother and sister of a victim of violence. Taliesin had an encounter with a stranger, who was harassing two young women on public transit, and was killed.(The descriptions of violence in this episode ...
Imagine Justice Preview
This is a preview of Episode 1 of Imagine Justice, a brand new podcast!Episodes 1+2 will be available April 22. The following episodes will be released weekly on Tuesdays.
Important Update
Thanks so much to all the listeners. Please help the show continue by sharing with your communities. Please leave a rating and review.To submit a story or send a tip or link, visit www.zeoboekbinder.com/podcastThe show is on hiatu...
S1:E4 Stacey Ann Lannert
Listener discretion advised: references to child sexual abuse, gun violence, rape, and death. There are no detailed descriptions.When Stacey was 18 years old, she shot and killed her father who had been sexually abusing her for many year...
S1:E3 Jane and the Stranger
Listener discretion advised: description of violent attack and rape. Skip to 5:38 to avoid the most graphic part of the description.Jane Piper survived something so rare and horrific, an attack by a total stranger. Being a survivor led h...