{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Criminal Code: Our Story Behind Bars","title":"Life in the Federal System","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2303,"description":"Welcome to the very first episode of Criminal Code: Our Story Behind Bars. In this opening episode, hosts Sam and Tony introduce themselves and their unique background of meeting in prison. Both Asian-Americans, they offer a perspective not commonly represented in discussions about the U.S. prison system. Here's what you'll find in this episode:Introduction to the Hosts: Learn about Sam and Tony, how they met, and why they're breaking the silence on Asian-American experiences in prison.Life in the Federal System: An insider's look at navigating the challenges and absurdities of prison life, from the RDAP program to the dynamics of a diverse inmate population.RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program): A deep dive into their experiences in the RDAP program, highlighting the irony of the system's approach to rehabilitation.Behind Bars, Beyond Stereotypes: Discussions that challenge common misconceptions about prison life, focusing on the stories of Asian inmates in a system that often overlooks them.Friendship and Resilience: The story of how adversity forged a strong bond between two unlikely friends and how it sustained them through their sentence and beyond.Humor in Hardship: From basketball leagues to unexpected bathroom etiquette, Sam and Tony share the lighter side of their prison experience.Looking Ahead: A brief overview of what listeners can expect from future episodes, including more stories, insights, and advice for those facing the prison system themselves.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/41jlozoAiol1HcIYdG7V5w8frBMKBEjYsaJKnYDtKMM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUxMDU2LzE3MTEw/NjMzNTMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}