Nation's first statewide prison radio station is fostering new connections

Inside Wire runs just like any other radio station, except for the fact that the hosts are inmates in prison. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen visited the first-of-its-kind radio program in Limon, Colorado, to learn about the people behind the mic, how the program is making history with an impact that's extending well beyond the prison walls.
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[@letradavis8260]

I love it! I’m happy for them to be able to share their thoughts, ideas and stimulate their minds.

[@justinebpheartss]

As the receiver of several crimes and the family of a criminal, this is a wonderful step. It gives a motivation for fellow inmates to rehabilitate and try. I get nothing ultimately from seeing people who've hurt me, sitting in a jail cell and doing nothing. That doesn't take back the pain that happened but this can at least make up for some of it by having them put their labor and time to make better people. If something even slightly prevents someone from reoffending, I'm for it.

[@mrvincentjackson]

I listened to the inagural broadcast on their website. Unbelievable. Just.....unbelievable. Having been to prison and knowing what it is like to feel cut off from the world, this is some of the most incredible and innovative stuff I have ever heard. This story NEEDS to be spread worldwide! You have a listener for life!

[@JohnnyPeacenic]

I don't know why people think prison is supposed to me more like torture

[@24james]

Because it’s punishment for committing a crime brainiac💯

[@_MaxHeadroom_]

There should really be more of a distinction between violent and non-violent crimes

[@TheBLGL]

@@24james You’re gross if you think ANYONE deserves torture, there, Marquis de Sade.

[@PrecYsely]

@@24james negative bud, the TIME lost is the punishment, treatment while you are in is NOT supposed to be the punishment. Thats how we end up with literal monsters that get put back out into society instead of it being a chance for them to rehabilitate (referring to ones that are in for crimes where rehabilitation is equitable)

[@davemathews7890]

@@24james He was referring to the debate about prison being punitive versus rehabilitative, brainiac.

[@Slow-Rolling]

Now this is real prison rehabilitation . I Love this. They need more inspirational sermons and music going through those jail cells.

[@denissevargas2385]

Thank you for this and for taking the time to teach and broadcast this. It’s beyond important, and blessings and perseverance to anyone who’s incarcerated 🙏🏽

[@brittenyevans1101]

This could be therapeutic for them , the young folks could learn something.

[@panchamama]

Love it! Creativity at it's best

[@MoonWho78]

Its

[@lindasneed4812]

New words, from the people in prison! everyone deserve a second chance!!!!

[@1QYITSTORM]

Gods word says he forgives us 70 times 70 times a day.

[@James_Castillo]

This is amazing and inspiring, they learned from their mistakes and move on forward and make the best from being isolated

[@lemarcusbrown1708]

Mistakes? their choices

[@matthewbridges1438]

I think they deserve the “luxury” and I say this because the ones that are aloud to be involved in these “luxuries” are good inmates. They have to follow the rules to be involved. So this keeps them on track.

[@PrecYsely]

You hear that, 95% returning back to society...we should 1000% be focusing on imprisonment being rehabilitative, if you want a better society of course. Obviously there are things that if fixed early on with our youth can prevent lives of crime, but for when its too late and mistakes are made, rehabilitation is a must

[@ItsKells]

“It spoke to you” - perfect follow up question to open the door further in an emotional moment

[@ginatyra8451]

I love it! Give them a purpose

[@blueeyedfox2009]

Im glad that they have something positive to do. I know it means a lot to them and their families. This is what some other countries have been doing for some time. I hope it continues. There are humans and should be treated with things that give humans a positive focus.

[@bigdickies4877]

Just got out of prison in Colorado on September 21.I listened to inside wire it was cool helped pass the time.

[@ginatyra8451]

Congratulations on getting out and beginning again!!

[@DarthFurie]

Good luck as you restart your life!!

[@NiaOliviaNow]

💛 this is really cool. I'm glad that they are able to participate in something that will not only positively impact themselves but others as well.

[@lastcommodore2071]

This will change the way we look at the correctional system.

[@MicaelaShepherd]

What an amazing initiative.

[@colettedailypay]

I Love it Keep it going!

[@nlp6082]

Wow! This is an awesome endeavor! ❤

[@marciadunn8457]

Beautiful. Love it

[@thekeith-donovanexperience]

I think this normalizes them in some way.

[@Imaniconnie]

Yes, like humanizes them. I will try to listen. This is a beautiful idea.

[@samesquibel5510]

Very well said and very well done. Very proud of you Mr. Aguirre. 😇🙏

[@christinaagustin1845]

great story!

[@veronicamedina5356]

Grow and be happy 😊

[@hernandez4512]

I was a life skill counselor at a jail and they’re actually really nice and grateful to even have that opportunity. I love this!!

[@johnpena-doc8977]

Beautiful! Props to Denver University for their vision to bring out the best in the offender population in Colorado.

[@nyriagarcia468]

I love this❤

[@juliebailey9254]

Music is POWERFUL for anyone it brings hope.

[@sagorsch]

Excellent example of the process of restorative Justice.

[@slconley]

They need worthwhile things to do in prison. There is amazing things that happen in the brain when one does an act of service.

[@rubiperez2538]

I LOVE THIS ❤️

[@usaintltrade]

BEAUTIFUL

[@D-Nice358]

God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 EVERYONE 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Christian.Nation]

This is beautiful

[@Melissa0774]

Joe Gurerro who does the After Prison Show KZbin channel needs to know about this.

[@kelseytijerina9163]

Phenomenal!!!!!

[@ericwright1840]

There is radio station in Angola State prison in Louisiana.I think it was first.

[@thekeith-donovanexperience]

-they said statewide. Angola is not statewide.

[@jasong428]

These guys should develop their own inmate style old time radio shows. A prison version of Bob and Ray would be priceless.

[@camronwu]

Love this so much

[@jraguirre3417]

Inmates need justice too respect I know how it feels to be in jail

[@zzulm]

They made mistakes and are still human beings some are innocent and in jail for non violent offenses.

[@starlitecc]

When the reporter asks why should he have this "luxury" and he responds "What would you rather have us be doing here? beating people up? " 💥💥💥💥♥️👍

[@aeonrene1960]

Awesome ❤Awesome

[@Cyyanss]

Pretty clever idea. Being stuck in prison is torture as it is. Not being able to be I the outside world must be terrible and while many deserve to be in prison doesn’t mean that antagonizing much further is worth it. Better to let people get some new perspectives while behind bars then to make them even more dysfunctional and unable to adapt to regular life.

[@ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee8902]

I love this ❤️

[@angelagrabill3366]

I think it's a great idea.

[@latyshal.2286]

This is a good thing. Positive, very productive, and rehabilitative. Jail and prison should be about rehabilitation not just punishment. Especially, if the inmate will be returning back to society after completing his/her sentence or have the possibility of getting parole.

[@stacystoltz8722]

Sounds iscool

[@biscaynesupercars]

Didn’t Andy Dufresne get on the radio in Shawshank

[@Killgore-ip2yq]

Doesn't count. This is the real world.

[@biscaynesupercars]

@@Killgore-ip2yq no kidding. you must be fun at parties

[@godblesschild808]

Reporting live from bathroom shower 😆 🤣 😂 and they're k Not dropping soap

[@aReallySwellGuy]

This is like something that would be on the radio in GTA or Saints Row! But it’s amazing and I totally support it

[@kingstonstreet3726]

This radio show is not different from a phone call being tape on posted on social media

[@mariew4422]

They need to do the same with youth in foster care that are living in facilities. We were subject to strip searches etc " no we didn't commit crimes" if they think you'll run away etc you can end up there or simply if they don't have enough foster homes. Anyways yea strip searched, made to wear flipflops not shoes so we wouldn't run away, and no cell phones, only computers when at school. So I find it odd that prisoners get what even kids don't have. I'm not hating I'm just saying these states really need to re-evaluate and be fair, because it's not making sense to me.

[@rammtitajones5697]

THE CLEANEST PRISION I EVER SEEN.....THAT GUY HAS A NICE SET-UP.....MUST BE NICE...😍🎇

[@Adam.Reader14]

Bro!!! I was thinking the same thing!

[@cynthiahenry5585]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@littlerayofsunshine69]

Second chances! Something the victims don't get. Where are their voices? If anything, criminals need to be put as far down the hole as possible. Especially murderers.

[@NotsoplainJane]

🔥🙌🏾👍🏾

[@davidbea3711]

TELL PELOSI

[@andrenewcomb3708]

Residuals?

[@Lovinmc69420]

Ah yes let’s glorify a murderer. There’s a person out there who won’t get even the opportunity to do this because he killed them.

[@Beetwate305]

I bet the prison makes money off of it!!

[@godblesschild808]

Send those guys some honey buns lol 😆 😋 😘

[@dorishanoum5573]

Seems cool to me!!👍👍🌻,,& he even has a typewriter in his cell & other things to keep busy & not go " nuts"⌨💻, & I'm sure he's monitored to make sure no " bad deeds" are going on with the use of the computer & stuff -- i wonder if he killed the daughter's mom( his wife) cause I notice an absence of a mom figure in the prison photos,, or maybe not??-- Good luck to them all☘

[@juggsy]

In trying to remember criminals have rights we almost completely forget the victims “had” rights too.

[@onetwocue]

they forgot to interview the victims families. how do they feel?

[@michaeldahmenART24]

~ 🙌⛩️🕉️☯️⚛️⛩️🙌 ~

[@burlenmorris3701]

Really? They committed crimes, to go into prison, and now make it look cool 😎 to be in prison, really people, this is Crazy, why is this okay for kids to see this and not think it is cool to commit a crime and go to jail to become a radio host where is common sense in this country WOW!!!! Only in America.

[@ncubesays]

What they are doing is rehabilitation. You should look up prisons in Europe, particularly in Germany and Denmark. Programs such as this have a proven track record in that they work in reducing recidivism. This is not new. America is behind the curve here.

[@Nysasq]

Brittney Griner looking to start her radio show soon 😂

[@bigdickies4877]

Lesbians wired

[@godblesschild808]

And she needs a 🍯 honey buns lol 😆 🤣 😋 you sending right

[@fuk.u.tubers.-666-]

These should not get any privaledges

[@nothx512]

No.....imagine them speaking to a convicted Murderer while the victims don't get this kind of attention

[@jsl2411]

Lots of fake comments on this video proclaiming this is a good thing lol

[@LouisSubearth]

I mean, it's a means to rehabilitate inmates and help them integrate into society once their sentences are done for. It is good.

[@DarthFurie]

Some of us *actually* believe it's a good thing. Difference of opinion

[@dirtyASSS]

As long as they play music in there, not out here.

[@user-ev4mv8ho6l]

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[@emilianozapata2051]

Nice... That being said, I can imagine how many coded messages are getting through to other inmates 😂...lots of carnival talk going on, I'm sure of it lol. But on the real, hope these guys are able to make something of it. G'luck fellas

[@24james]

Orangeman was actually correct ~ everything woke turns to 💩

[@theTVwebsiteChannel]

Orangeman is a traitor to our nation, he doesn't know squat. He will be part of the prison population soon, unless he defects to Russia.