We are thrilled to have Ewan Watt as our guest on this episode of Reason 55. Ewan's journey and experiences have shaped his unwavering commitment to criminal justice reform through collaborative principles.

From the IVP Summit in Hawaii, retired corrections officer Stephen Walker talks to Andy Moore, Executive Director of NANR (National Association of Non-Partisan Reformers). Stephen serves as IVP Board Member and shares how his passion led him to the Independent Voter Project. Andy speaks to the value of convening, catalyzing and connecting, when challenging and changing policies and how primaries work.

Steph B talks with Dr. Stephan Sanders who recounts how his trauma as youth, like depersonalization, affects him now and how therapy and Arts helped him cope. A professional educator, foodie, and comedian, Sanders shares some of his experiences with young people of today and concerning issues that they face like “cancel culture”.

Bryan has a conversation with Stephen B. Walker about his podcast Reason 55. Steph B from his various Director roles within the California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA), brings his knowledge and experience, to raising awareness of the deleterious impacts of the current design, structure, and operations of the corrections system. He has been focused on intersectional behavioral health, the system, and policies that impact lives across our state and across the country