{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Count Time Now! ","title":"From Trials To Triumph","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2737,"description":"In this inspiring episode of Count Time Now, host Fred Ward sits down with two remarkable young men, Marquez and Brandon (aka 'Streets'), to discuss their transformative journeys. Fresh out of incarceration, both brothers share powerful stories of redemption, community leadership, and the importance of voting and civic engagement. They shed light on building new relationships with local leaders, planning community events, and their shared vision for 2026. Tune in for a raw, unfiltered conversation about overcoming adversity, embracing leadership, and making meaningful change in their neighborhoods. Don’t miss the powerful analogies, heartfelt moments, and future plans that will get you thinking about what’s truly possible when community members unite for positive change.\n00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:59 Meeting Streets and His Story07:52 Brandon's Journey and Reflections12:44 Community Engagement and Voting15:55 First Council Meeting Experience21:33 Connecting with Councilwoman Gray23:05 Big Griff and Community Outreach23:17 Collaborations with Case Western Reserve24:32 Rebuilding the Community26:58 Public Safety vs. Public Health30:39 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Juvenile Experiences33:08 The Importance of Consistency and Community Programs40:31 Imagining a Better Future44:30 Concluding Thoughts and Call to Action","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rQmZCirpHPE-G7CYL-BOAPSRNzj80qx9WdHRMsT3-eI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYjM4/NTcxZTY4OTVhNDRj/MmM4NmM5ODZiZjZi/MTMxZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}