Accurate. Season 3 please. Much needed and accurate. A breath of fresh air. Transparency and reporting is needed.

It’s no surprise to find a heavy liberal bias in public journalism from the Bay Area, and yet it’s still disappointing for those of us with a more moderate political stance. Constant negative reporting on individual police officers to support failing public safety reform efforts is one of many cogs in a machine that harms communities of every color. I’m sure the journalists here are fully deluded into the belief that their reporting is unbiased, but it’s obviously not so, to the detriment of all.

Heartbreaking, told very well.

Thank you for being so throughout. This shows where the blue line is… Its sad to see those who want to do the right thing scared into being crooked, or murdered for taking a stand to their oath. After finishing it I wanted to add that I wish we could hear the people you interview a little more. It’s like you say everything they say which takes away from the podcast. You have so many opportunities to speak. It would be much better if you didn’t talk over the speaker with your thoughts (as much). However it’s really well told.

What a great podcast thank you and keep up the great work. And to all the families affected by the prison system, don’t give up keep your head up and may God bless all of you. To all the good CO’s keep up the great work and to bad CO’s your time will come because the truth will always prevail.

Thank you for reporting on this!!! A must listen for everyone.

Thank you for getting this information out, it’s so important. My heart breaks for the persons lost. Keep this podcast up it’s important to hold these people accountable.

I work in corrections and the blue wall of silence is all to real, we are the biggest gang in the county. I’m not proud of it and I tend to just keep my mouth shut because hey they’re just inmates. I remind myself that “I’m just a worker bee” keep light on these situations maybe it’ll get better one day.

for all this superb dedication to the memories of people who believe in a true future for all free of corruption.

Listened to both seasons. Well-done

This is probably the best podcast KQED produces. Hard hitting reporting. Keep up the great work.

This show/team is doing amazing work.

I don’t even know how they were able to get the information that they did, to produced the show. The story was riveting and incredibly detailed. I hope that the CDCR does some major housekeeping.

This team does incredible work. They dig through endless material, do countless interviews, to find what matters and explain it in a cohesive way. Truly invaluable.

This is important work. Accountability is everything.

This show is so amazing! It’s telling such important stories with such integrity! One of the best podcasts!

Great job on this show. I have to give you folks a great deal of credit for uncovering this story. The world of Corrections is even more difficult to penetrate than local Law Enforcement agencies. Nice work!

This season was excellent but I’ve had to go slowly. It’s just so disheartening to hear that this is how human beings are treating each other. Thank you to the journalists and families willing to share their stories.

Both seasons are amazing so far. The years of journalism and dedication are on full display. I hope they can continue to work toward justice for people who have been wronged by individuals propped up by a corrupt system.

I’m here from Ear Hustle!

I know there are good, beautiful people out there, that treat you like a friend no matter where you’re from or regardless of the color of your skin. In our current culture of division, I appreciate these stories so, so much. These stories take you to those racially tense moments you hear about on news outlets, but don’t experience (by choice for many)- it’s as close to seeing the divide as you can get. See people for people as they are, trying to live in this ever-changing, hi-tech world. Thank you for this podcast! #AddictedtotheReal

The access they get to the witnesses and depths they go through public records request make this a stand out. Great reporting and solid writing are the basis of a Sukey Lewis investigation. Doesn’t over reach, tries to be compassionate, but is always fair.

Wow, this is an incredibly interesting story. My heart goes out to these victims and families. Sukey and her team have done a great job making this podcast.

I love this podcast I need more 😂

I am in love with this podcast!!!!! The corruption within the prison system is unjust!!! No one within this podcast can make sense of what happened to Valentino and it saddens me of how these people do their own and then how they do those within their custody! Thank you, to the narrator because this story has been very informative! Can’t wait to hear more!!!

Incredibly reported with beautiful and heartbreaking storytelling.

Here from Ear Hustle!! Binged all episodes during 2 shifts. AMAZING podcast, such meaningful work bringing to light what they hope will always remain in the dark.

Thank you for shedding light on this. Everyone should listen especially other ca residents.

I knew and was roommates with Valentino Rodriguez back in my early twenties. I want to emphasize how good of a guy Val is/was. He didn’t have an addiction while I lived with him, but I did hear of his struggles over the years. I truly hope this podcast helps in unveiling not just Val’s story, but these horrible CDCR issues. Val’s family is also truly incredible, I hurt hearing all the pain/struggle Val went through at his place of employment. Thank you to the whole team for taking a closer look everything, I love the poscast so far.

I’m only through 4 and a half episodes so there could still be a bombshell coming but it’s clear to me that we have a family that can’t accept that their son was a drug addict. Steel, sadly, seems like someone with untreated heavy mental illness. Are these journalists really trying to imply that murders are taking place while presenting absolutely no evidence to support that? Exposing prison corruption doesn’t really have anything to do with these two men, who both died at their own hands.

If there was a higher rating, this podcast would receive it. Both seasons are great. The subject matter of the investigations are the so important and heartbreaking. The host do a phenomenal job explaining, digging deep to find facts, and deliver it with clear and attention keeping storyline. I hope one day this country will get to place where we treat all human beings with the respect and common decency each and every individual breathing deserves, regardless of their of their past.

It’s going to take more of these truth seeking missions like this story to chip away at the cover ups and corruption. Great start though

Amazing podcast ! I look forward to each new episode! Keep up the amazing work !

I was hooked after 10 mins. Binged listened to it all last night. Thank you!

Thank you for your courage in unveiling the truth about our masochistic, inhumane prison system.

KQED does it again. Thank you for asking the tough questions and holding law enforcement accountable. On our watch makes me angry, and that’s exactly what it should do.

I believe that thorough and balanced reporting requires journalists to actively immerse themselves in the experiences of those they report on. By participating in ride-alongs with the police or spending time in prisons to understand the challenges faced by corrections officers, reporters can offer a more nuanced perspective. Without firsthand experience, reporting can easily become one-sided. The current staffing crises in jails and prisons, as well as challenges in police recruitment, highlight the importance of showcasing the realities of these professions to inspire interest, especially among younger generations. It is essential to recognize that defunding criminal justice disproportionately impacts minority communities, perpetuating the cycle of inequality. Reflecting on the past trends in violent crime from the mid to late 90s and the resurgence of similar statistics today underscores the urgency for informed dialogue and action in our approach to criminal justice.

Here are real journalists, doing REAL work to inform the people, us, of the injustices that would otherwise happen in a black abyss of ignorance. Thank you KQED for keeping the truth alive and fighting for justice. Season one was a paramount of investigative, fact driven journalism. Season two shows us there there is no such thing as "a few bad apples" and even the people wearing the uniform are not safe when they stand against the corrupt CDCR. God bless the wonderful women who lead this show, and may he protect them and their families from the tentacles of this evil system they seek to hold accountable.

I love this podcast! I highly recommend it.

Season 1 tells so many stories for those who may not have a voice. They have done so much work and research and put themselves on the line to get the truth out for those who can’t share their stories. Season 2 is amazing. We get the true stories and investigations into incarcerated individuals that have been mistreated and have absolutely no recourse. The work being done on this podcast is important. Breaking the law doesn’t give anyone the right to dehumanize you. I appreciate the work being done here.

Yes the prison sounds corrupt but it also seems like the family is in denial that their son/husband as a drug addict. They found drugs in the house, he was an addict twice before… they just refuse to come to terms

INTERPRETER

I love this podcast. So much work has gone into it, the content ( and talking ) are excellent. We need to hear these very human, relatable but awful things that happen to real people.

I absolutely love that you’re holding law enforcement accountable.

I was a California Correctional Officer for The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. My Career Was Cut Short, When I was Ordered by the Warden to Write a Report on The Green Wall Prison Guards Gang. Kevin and Valentino Were Victims of The Green Wall and They Both Reported Wrongdoings to the Warden, Who “Turned a Blind Eye,” to them. They are HEROES in My Eyes. Can’t Wait to Hear All The Episodes. RIP to Both of You.🙏 My Book is on Amazon, The Green Wall.

I listened to the trailer solely because of the graphic design.

I say scary because it is so scary to see how the police side of a situation can be covered up, contrived and protected. All at the cost of the public’s safety!!

Worth the time

This podcast can’t keep a lid on its own preconceived prejudices. Leaving the listener only an inside look of the host’s personal bias towards law enforcement. I did have hopes that this might have been objective but alas that isn’t the world we live in today when it comes to journalism professional or amateur.

I really appreciate this show. Living in LA most of my life, i hear of cases like these but never know what happens after. Shows are done very well. I hope this continues.