In this episode of The Fallout Chronicles, hosts Marta Masferrer and Michelle Becerra welcome celebrated author and commentator Wajahat Ali. Ali shares his deeply personal narrative about his parents' sudden arrest in 2002, in the wake of 9/11, under Operation Cyberstorm for alleged software piracy involving Microsoft. He recounts the traumatic experience of handling his parents' incarceration as a 21-year-old, the financial and emotional fallout, and the community betrayal. Ali highlights the broader implications of criminal justice on immigrant families and the stigma associated with incarceration. Despite these hardships, Ali discusses how these events shaped his career in writing and commentary, offering a nuanced perspective on the American dream and incarceration. To learn more about Wajahat Ali:

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In this episode of The Fallout Chronicles, we delve into the emotional and artistic journey of Niko Krivanek, a young photographer whose work is deeply influenced by his mother's 20-year incarceration. Niko, a recent graduate of Tufts University and Rhode Island School of Design, shares his experiences and the essence behind his poignant photographic series such as Dear Sally, Love Mom and Natural Life. Through these projects, Niko captures the emotional landscapes of life touched by incarceration, exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. The conversation covers Niko's artistic evolution, the supportive dynamics of his family despite the challenges, and his ongoing efforts to amplify voices of those impacted by the carceral system. Join us as we discuss art, family, and the profound effects of incarceration on personal and collective lives. To learn more about Niko visit: https://www.nikokrivanek.com/

In this episode of The Fallout Chronicles podcast, hosts introduce Denise Druce, a certified yoga therapist, Schwinn master trainer, yoga teacher trainer, and TEDx keynote speaker. Denise shares her journey from fitness coach to yoga instructor, her battle with stage four cancer, and how she founded Yoga Forward to bring yoga to underserved communities, including inmates at the Utah State Correctional Facility. She discusses the transformative power of yoga, both physically and mentally, for herself and her students. Denise also reflects on her personal history, including her father's incarceration and how it inspired her nonprofit work. The episode delves into the impact of yoga on inmates and correctional officers, the importance of living in the present, and Denise's plans for future programs to support children of incarcerated parents.