In this powerful episode of Conviction Fiction, host Antoine Rivers is joined by returning guest Eric McDaniel to unpack how society views incarceration—and how those perceptions impact real lives. Together, they confront the myths, media narratives, and cultural judgments that paint formerly incarcerated people as broken or dangerous, rather than human and evolving.

From the job hunt to housing, relationships to mental health, Antoine and Eric explore the second sentence that starts after prison: society’s stigma. But this isn’t just a critique—it’s a call to action. The episode closes with real, practical steps we can all take to change the conversation and support those reentering our communities.

Whether you’ve been impacted directly or you're just ready to learn the truth, this episode will challenge your perspective and inspire deeper empathy.

🎙️ Featuring topics like:

• The myth of moral failure

• Emotional and social consequences of stigma

• The power of narrative and lived experience

• How to be part of the solution

  
  

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  🙏 Shoutout to the incredible organizations and individuals who support this movement: @BeyondTheChains, @DreambuildersFoundation, @APRoseEntertainment, @TheQueenables, @MADIOCinc, @focus21foundation, @podmovement, @1moquestion, @teenzonpoint and every voice pushing for real justice.