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Purely Speculation

Purely Speculation

Written by: Heather Lewis
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Welcome to "Purely Speculation," where stories of pain, resilience, and hope come to life. We are a grassroots community fighting to dismantle mass incarceration, end cash bail, and heal the harm done to families in Pennsylvania impacted by the criminal justice system. Through honest conversations and powerful storytelling, we expose the deep trauma inflicted by the criminal legal system — and imagine a future rooted in justice, healing, and true accountability. Join us every two weeks for a new episode!!

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Episodes
  • The Importance of Political Power

    The Importance of Political Power
    Sep 2 2025

    Join us as we sit down with humanitarian and creative visionary Nahjee Grant to explore the power of political engagement, community storytelling, and his mission-driven work at DayDream Kreative Studios.

    Originally aired on 7/8/2025. Watch the video on Youtube here.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Progression of a Returning Citizen

    The Progression of a Returning Citizen
    Jun 16 2025

    You read that right. Not an "ex-offender" or "former Death Row inmate", a returning citizen. And that's exactly who Shawn Bridges is. You don't want to miss this episode where Shawn discusses the re-entry process for those recently released from prison and how his life has changed since being released.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • System Impacted Motherhood with the Mother of RFBF

    System Impacted Motherhood with the Mother of RFBF
    Jun 16 2025

    Join in on this Mother's Day edition of the show, where Heather talks about what it's been like being a mother to an incarcerated child, and how her experiences with the legal system as a mother lead her to start Reality Speaking, LLC, and then eventually the Reuniting Family Bail Fund.
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    58 mins
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