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Street Soldiers Radio: Extraordinary Women

March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_women.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating 39 Years of Alive & Free Omega Boys Club

March 2, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_39-anniverary_aliveandfree_omegaboysclub_1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Alive & Free’s 39th Anniversary

February 26, 2026

Co-Founders Dr. Joseph Marshall and Jack Jacqua created something they weren’t sure was going to work. But they knew their students needed something different to help change the current state they were in. On February 26, 1987, Omega Boys Club had their first meeting at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. The plan might not have…

America at 250: What Kind of America Do You Want?

February 26, 2026

Get your tickets at: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-03-25/healthy-society-series-america-250-what-kind-america-do-you-want

City College’s MVP- Trice Walsh

February 26, 2026

This is what the Omega family looks like.  Trice Walsh plays basketball for City College of San Francisco and hustles while she is on and off the court. She’s earned the MVP title for her team and we know why- she cheers for her teammates, she can steal a ball and shoot 3-pointers.  Shervon Hunter,…

Street Soldiers Radio: Continuing Our Celebration of Black History Month

February 22, 2026

Street Soldiers Radio continued our celebration of Black History Month. Regina Jackson shared her memories with Reverand Jesse Jackson. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month_continued-2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Black History Month 2026

February 1, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month-2026_aliveandfree.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Human Trafficking Awareness 2026

January 25, 2026

We tackled the tough topic of human trafficking with MISSSEY, Redemption House of the Bay Area and Love Never Fails.  https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/street_soldiers_radio__human_trafficking_awareness_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026

January 18, 2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_mlk_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: 2026 is Here- A Time for Reflection

January 12, 2026

We aired our first show for 2026 which featured our callers and their own hopes and goals for 2026. Our second hour featured our Kwanzaa celebration which helped bring our community together at Alive & Free headquarters. The classroom is truly a special place and we are happy we could fit so many people into…

Street Soldiers Radio: Holiday Celebration 2025

December 22, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is excited to celebrate the holidays with our Street Soldiers family. Our callers and students shared what keeps them doing right and what keeps them doing wrong. We are incredibly thankful for being able to have a safe space to have important conversations that impact our community.www.StayAliveAndFree.org https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_holiday-2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new…

Street Soldiers Radio: Prentice Powell 2025

December 15, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio spent an evening catching up with our friend and poet Prentice Powell as he shared his journey as a Grammy nominated spoken word artist to his new project Pack Light while embracing all aspects of being a father and husband. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_prentice-powell_pack-light-2025mp3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Northern California Innocence Project 2025

December 8, 2025

The Northern California Innocence Project challenges wrongful convictions on every front by exonerating the innocent, educating future attorneys, and reforming criminal justice policy. We have guests Carla Spain, Zavion Johnson, Todd Fries and Lauryn Barbosa Findley join Street Soldiers Radio as they share the important work they are doing to challenge the system and free…

Alive & Free is Thankful! 2025

December 1, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful for our callers and community. The team shared their holiday plans, favorite dishes and learned what’s on the menu from everyone. We are grateful to be able to have a space where we can have important conversations as we find solutions to issues impacting our community. We might not all…

Street Soldiers Radio: Honoring Our Elders

November 17, 2025

We honored the elders in our lives who have shared their guidance, love and wisdom with us. We also introduce you to Jyarriah and Malcolm who are our Young Elders in the classroom. With heavy hearts, we dedicate our show to the beloved Coach John Beam. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersardio_honoring-our-elders_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

49ers Inspire Change Mentorship Cooking Class

November 14, 2025

Photo by Kym Fortino 49ers The San Francisco 49ers gave us the opportunity of a lifetime! Our students were invited to learn and discuss what healthy food choices can look like and how nutrition affects our bodies. They were surprised by having the players from the team join us in the official press room to…

Street Soldiers Radio: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

November 12, 2025

We were honored to have Oakland’s Mayor Barbara Lee talk about the current issues and solutions of Oakland as she took calls from our audience who voiced their concerns. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/Street_Soldiers_Radio__Oakland_Mayor_Barbara_Lee.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: A Conversation about Immigration, ICE and Your Rights

November 2, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio discussed immigration, ICE and learned about our rights with Attorney Monica Oca Howell and Contra Costa Pulse multimedia journalist Denis Bravo Perez. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_conversation_immigration-ice-rights_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Let’s Talk About It

October 27, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful we are a safe place where you can talk and find solutions. We asked our callers to share the topics and issues they would like us to cover on our upcoming shows. We also caught up with Ashanti Branch and his upcoming event, the Global Young Men’s Conference 2025. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_lets-talk_2025.mp3…

Street Soldiers Radio: Extraordinary Women

March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_women.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating 39 Years of Alive & Free Omega Boys Club

March 2, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_39-anniverary_aliveandfree_omegaboysclub_1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Alive & Free’s 39th Anniversary

February 26, 2026

Co-Founders Dr. Joseph Marshall and Jack Jacqua created something they weren’t sure was going to work. But they knew their students needed something different to help change the current state they were in. On February 26, 1987, Omega Boys Club had their first meeting at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. The plan might not have…

America at 250: What Kind of America Do You Want?

February 26, 2026

Get your tickets at: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-03-25/healthy-society-series-america-250-what-kind-america-do-you-want

City College’s MVP- Trice Walsh

February 26, 2026

This is what the Omega family looks like.  Trice Walsh plays basketball for City College of San Francisco and hustles while she is on and off the court. She’s earned the MVP title for her team and we know why- she cheers for her teammates, she can steal a ball and shoot 3-pointers.  Shervon Hunter,…

Street Soldiers Radio: Continuing Our Celebration of Black History Month

February 22, 2026

Street Soldiers Radio continued our celebration of Black History Month. Regina Jackson shared her memories with Reverand Jesse Jackson. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month_continued-2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Black History Month 2026

February 1, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month-2026_aliveandfree.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Human Trafficking Awareness 2026

January 25, 2026

We tackled the tough topic of human trafficking with MISSSEY, Redemption House of the Bay Area and Love Never Fails.  https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/street_soldiers_radio__human_trafficking_awareness_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026

January 18, 2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_mlk_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: 2026 is Here- A Time for Reflection

January 12, 2026

We aired our first show for 2026 which featured our callers and their own hopes and goals for 2026. Our second hour featured our Kwanzaa celebration which helped bring our community together at Alive & Free headquarters. The classroom is truly a special place and we are happy we could fit so many people into…

Street Soldiers Radio: Holiday Celebration 2025

December 22, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is excited to celebrate the holidays with our Street Soldiers family. Our callers and students shared what keeps them doing right and what keeps them doing wrong. We are incredibly thankful for being able to have a safe space to have important conversations that impact our community.www.StayAliveAndFree.org https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_holiday-2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new…

Street Soldiers Radio: Prentice Powell 2025

December 15, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio spent an evening catching up with our friend and poet Prentice Powell as he shared his journey as a Grammy nominated spoken word artist to his new project Pack Light while embracing all aspects of being a father and husband. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_prentice-powell_pack-light-2025mp3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Northern California Innocence Project 2025

December 8, 2025

The Northern California Innocence Project challenges wrongful convictions on every front by exonerating the innocent, educating future attorneys, and reforming criminal justice policy. We have guests Carla Spain, Zavion Johnson, Todd Fries and Lauryn Barbosa Findley join Street Soldiers Radio as they share the important work they are doing to challenge the system and free…

Alive & Free is Thankful! 2025

December 1, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful for our callers and community. The team shared their holiday plans, favorite dishes and learned what’s on the menu from everyone. We are grateful to be able to have a space where we can have important conversations as we find solutions to issues impacting our community. We might not all…

Street Soldiers Radio: Honoring Our Elders

November 17, 2025

We honored the elders in our lives who have shared their guidance, love and wisdom with us. We also introduce you to Jyarriah and Malcolm who are our Young Elders in the classroom. With heavy hearts, we dedicate our show to the beloved Coach John Beam. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersardio_honoring-our-elders_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

49ers Inspire Change Mentorship Cooking Class

November 14, 2025

Photo by Kym Fortino 49ers The San Francisco 49ers gave us the opportunity of a lifetime! Our students were invited to learn and discuss what healthy food choices can look like and how nutrition affects our bodies. They were surprised by having the players from the team join us in the official press room to…

Street Soldiers Radio: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

November 12, 2025

We were honored to have Oakland’s Mayor Barbara Lee talk about the current issues and solutions of Oakland as she took calls from our audience who voiced their concerns. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/Street_Soldiers_Radio__Oakland_Mayor_Barbara_Lee.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: A Conversation about Immigration, ICE and Your Rights

November 2, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio discussed immigration, ICE and learned about our rights with Attorney Monica Oca Howell and Contra Costa Pulse multimedia journalist Denis Bravo Perez. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_conversation_immigration-ice-rights_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Let’s Talk About It

October 27, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful we are a safe place where you can talk and find solutions. We asked our callers to share the topics and issues they would like us to cover on our upcoming shows. We also caught up with Ashanti Branch and his upcoming event, the Global Young Men’s Conference 2025. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_lets-talk_2025.mp3…

Street Soldiers Radio: Extraordinary Women

March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_women.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating 39 Years of Alive & Free Omega Boys Club

March 2, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_39-anniverary_aliveandfree_omegaboysclub_1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Alive & Free’s 39th Anniversary

February 26, 2026

Co-Founders Dr. Joseph Marshall and Jack Jacqua created something they weren’t sure was going to work. But they knew their students needed something different to help change the current state they were in. On February 26, 1987, Omega Boys Club had their first meeting at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. The plan might not have…

America at 250: What Kind of America Do You Want?

February 26, 2026

Get your tickets at: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-03-25/healthy-society-series-america-250-what-kind-america-do-you-want

City College’s MVP- Trice Walsh

February 26, 2026

This is what the Omega family looks like.  Trice Walsh plays basketball for City College of San Francisco and hustles while she is on and off the court. She’s earned the MVP title for her team and we know why- she cheers for her teammates, she can steal a ball and shoot 3-pointers.  Shervon Hunter,…

Street Soldiers Radio: Continuing Our Celebration of Black History Month

February 22, 2026

Street Soldiers Radio continued our celebration of Black History Month. Regina Jackson shared her memories with Reverand Jesse Jackson. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month_continued-2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Black History Month 2026

February 1, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month-2026_aliveandfree.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Human Trafficking Awareness 2026

January 25, 2026

We tackled the tough topic of human trafficking with MISSSEY, Redemption House of the Bay Area and Love Never Fails.  https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/street_soldiers_radio__human_trafficking_awareness_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026

January 18, 2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_mlk_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: 2026 is Here- A Time for Reflection

January 12, 2026

We aired our first show for 2026 which featured our callers and their own hopes and goals for 2026. Our second hour featured our Kwanzaa celebration which helped bring our community together at Alive & Free headquarters. The classroom is truly a special place and we are happy we could fit so many people into…

Street Soldiers Radio: Holiday Celebration 2025

December 22, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is excited to celebrate the holidays with our Street Soldiers family. Our callers and students shared what keeps them doing right and what keeps them doing wrong. We are incredibly thankful for being able to have a safe space to have important conversations that impact our community.www.StayAliveAndFree.org https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_holiday-2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new…

Street Soldiers Radio: Prentice Powell 2025

December 15, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio spent an evening catching up with our friend and poet Prentice Powell as he shared his journey as a Grammy nominated spoken word artist to his new project Pack Light while embracing all aspects of being a father and husband. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_prentice-powell_pack-light-2025mp3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Northern California Innocence Project 2025

December 8, 2025

The Northern California Innocence Project challenges wrongful convictions on every front by exonerating the innocent, educating future attorneys, and reforming criminal justice policy. We have guests Carla Spain, Zavion Johnson, Todd Fries and Lauryn Barbosa Findley join Street Soldiers Radio as they share the important work they are doing to challenge the system and free…

Alive & Free is Thankful! 2025

December 1, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful for our callers and community. The team shared their holiday plans, favorite dishes and learned what’s on the menu from everyone. We are grateful to be able to have a space where we can have important conversations as we find solutions to issues impacting our community. We might not all…

Street Soldiers Radio: Honoring Our Elders

November 17, 2025

We honored the elders in our lives who have shared their guidance, love and wisdom with us. We also introduce you to Jyarriah and Malcolm who are our Young Elders in the classroom. With heavy hearts, we dedicate our show to the beloved Coach John Beam. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersardio_honoring-our-elders_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

49ers Inspire Change Mentorship Cooking Class

November 14, 2025

Photo by Kym Fortino 49ers The San Francisco 49ers gave us the opportunity of a lifetime! Our students were invited to learn and discuss what healthy food choices can look like and how nutrition affects our bodies. They were surprised by having the players from the team join us in the official press room to…

Street Soldiers Radio: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

November 12, 2025

We were honored to have Oakland’s Mayor Barbara Lee talk about the current issues and solutions of Oakland as she took calls from our audience who voiced their concerns. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/Street_Soldiers_Radio__Oakland_Mayor_Barbara_Lee.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: A Conversation about Immigration, ICE and Your Rights

November 2, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio discussed immigration, ICE and learned about our rights with Attorney Monica Oca Howell and Contra Costa Pulse multimedia journalist Denis Bravo Perez. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_conversation_immigration-ice-rights_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Let’s Talk About It

October 27, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful we are a safe place where you can talk and find solutions. We asked our callers to share the topics and issues they would like us to cover on our upcoming shows. We also caught up with Ashanti Branch and his upcoming event, the Global Young Men’s Conference 2025. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_lets-talk_2025.mp3…

Street Soldiers Radio: Extraordinary Women

March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_women.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating 39 Years of Alive & Free Omega Boys Club

March 2, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_39-anniverary_aliveandfree_omegaboysclub_1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Alive & Free’s 39th Anniversary

February 26, 2026

Co-Founders Dr. Joseph Marshall and Jack Jacqua created something they weren’t sure was going to work. But they knew their students needed something different to help change the current state they were in. On February 26, 1987, Omega Boys Club had their first meeting at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. The plan might not have…

America at 250: What Kind of America Do You Want?

February 26, 2026

Get your tickets at: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-03-25/healthy-society-series-america-250-what-kind-america-do-you-want

City College’s MVP- Trice Walsh

February 26, 2026

This is what the Omega family looks like.  Trice Walsh plays basketball for City College of San Francisco and hustles while she is on and off the court. She’s earned the MVP title for her team and we know why- she cheers for her teammates, she can steal a ball and shoot 3-pointers.  Shervon Hunter,…

Street Soldiers Radio: Continuing Our Celebration of Black History Month

February 22, 2026

Street Soldiers Radio continued our celebration of Black History Month. Regina Jackson shared her memories with Reverand Jesse Jackson. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month_continued-2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Black History Month 2026

February 1, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month-2026_aliveandfree.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Human Trafficking Awareness 2026

January 25, 2026

We tackled the tough topic of human trafficking with MISSSEY, Redemption House of the Bay Area and Love Never Fails.  https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/street_soldiers_radio__human_trafficking_awareness_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026

January 18, 2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_mlk_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: 2026 is Here- A Time for Reflection

January 12, 2026

We aired our first show for 2026 which featured our callers and their own hopes and goals for 2026. Our second hour featured our Kwanzaa celebration which helped bring our community together at Alive & Free headquarters. The classroom is truly a special place and we are happy we could fit so many people into…

Street Soldiers Radio: Holiday Celebration 2025

December 22, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is excited to celebrate the holidays with our Street Soldiers family. Our callers and students shared what keeps them doing right and what keeps them doing wrong. We are incredibly thankful for being able to have a safe space to have important conversations that impact our community.www.StayAliveAndFree.org https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_holiday-2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new…

Street Soldiers Radio: Prentice Powell 2025

December 15, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio spent an evening catching up with our friend and poet Prentice Powell as he shared his journey as a Grammy nominated spoken word artist to his new project Pack Light while embracing all aspects of being a father and husband. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_prentice-powell_pack-light-2025mp3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Northern California Innocence Project 2025

December 8, 2025

The Northern California Innocence Project challenges wrongful convictions on every front by exonerating the innocent, educating future attorneys, and reforming criminal justice policy. We have guests Carla Spain, Zavion Johnson, Todd Fries and Lauryn Barbosa Findley join Street Soldiers Radio as they share the important work they are doing to challenge the system and free…

Alive & Free is Thankful! 2025

December 1, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful for our callers and community. The team shared their holiday plans, favorite dishes and learned what’s on the menu from everyone. We are grateful to be able to have a space where we can have important conversations as we find solutions to issues impacting our community. We might not all…

Street Soldiers Radio: Honoring Our Elders

November 17, 2025

We honored the elders in our lives who have shared their guidance, love and wisdom with us. We also introduce you to Jyarriah and Malcolm who are our Young Elders in the classroom. With heavy hearts, we dedicate our show to the beloved Coach John Beam. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersardio_honoring-our-elders_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

49ers Inspire Change Mentorship Cooking Class

November 14, 2025

Photo by Kym Fortino 49ers The San Francisco 49ers gave us the opportunity of a lifetime! Our students were invited to learn and discuss what healthy food choices can look like and how nutrition affects our bodies. They were surprised by having the players from the team join us in the official press room to…

Street Soldiers Radio: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

November 12, 2025

We were honored to have Oakland’s Mayor Barbara Lee talk about the current issues and solutions of Oakland as she took calls from our audience who voiced their concerns. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/Street_Soldiers_Radio__Oakland_Mayor_Barbara_Lee.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: A Conversation about Immigration, ICE and Your Rights

November 2, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio discussed immigration, ICE and learned about our rights with Attorney Monica Oca Howell and Contra Costa Pulse multimedia journalist Denis Bravo Perez. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_conversation_immigration-ice-rights_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Let’s Talk About It

October 27, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful we are a safe place where you can talk and find solutions. We asked our callers to share the topics and issues they would like us to cover on our upcoming shows. We also caught up with Ashanti Branch and his upcoming event, the Global Young Men’s Conference 2025. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_lets-talk_2025.mp3…

Street Soldiers Radio: Extraordinary Women

March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_women.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating 39 Years of Alive & Free Omega Boys Club

March 2, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_39-anniverary_aliveandfree_omegaboysclub_1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Alive & Free’s 39th Anniversary

February 26, 2026

Co-Founders Dr. Joseph Marshall and Jack Jacqua created something they weren’t sure was going to work. But they knew their students needed something different to help change the current state they were in. On February 26, 1987, Omega Boys Club had their first meeting at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. The plan might not have…

America at 250: What Kind of America Do You Want?

February 26, 2026

Get your tickets at: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-03-25/healthy-society-series-america-250-what-kind-america-do-you-want

City College’s MVP- Trice Walsh

February 26, 2026

This is what the Omega family looks like.  Trice Walsh plays basketball for City College of San Francisco and hustles while she is on and off the court. She’s earned the MVP title for her team and we know why- she cheers for her teammates, she can steal a ball and shoot 3-pointers.  Shervon Hunter,…

Street Soldiers Radio: Continuing Our Celebration of Black History Month

February 22, 2026

Street Soldiers Radio continued our celebration of Black History Month. Regina Jackson shared her memories with Reverand Jesse Jackson. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month_continued-2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Black History Month 2026

February 1, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month-2026_aliveandfree.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Human Trafficking Awareness 2026

January 25, 2026

We tackled the tough topic of human trafficking with MISSSEY, Redemption House of the Bay Area and Love Never Fails.  https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/street_soldiers_radio__human_trafficking_awareness_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026

January 18, 2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_mlk_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: 2026 is Here- A Time for Reflection

January 12, 2026

We aired our first show for 2026 which featured our callers and their own hopes and goals for 2026. Our second hour featured our Kwanzaa celebration which helped bring our community together at Alive & Free headquarters. The classroom is truly a special place and we are happy we could fit so many people into…

Street Soldiers Radio: Holiday Celebration 2025

December 22, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is excited to celebrate the holidays with our Street Soldiers family. Our callers and students shared what keeps them doing right and what keeps them doing wrong. We are incredibly thankful for being able to have a safe space to have important conversations that impact our community.www.StayAliveAndFree.org https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_holiday-2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new…

Street Soldiers Radio: Prentice Powell 2025

December 15, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio spent an evening catching up with our friend and poet Prentice Powell as he shared his journey as a Grammy nominated spoken word artist to his new project Pack Light while embracing all aspects of being a father and husband. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_prentice-powell_pack-light-2025mp3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Northern California Innocence Project 2025

December 8, 2025

The Northern California Innocence Project challenges wrongful convictions on every front by exonerating the innocent, educating future attorneys, and reforming criminal justice policy. We have guests Carla Spain, Zavion Johnson, Todd Fries and Lauryn Barbosa Findley join Street Soldiers Radio as they share the important work they are doing to challenge the system and free…

Alive & Free is Thankful! 2025

December 1, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful for our callers and community. The team shared their holiday plans, favorite dishes and learned what’s on the menu from everyone. We are grateful to be able to have a space where we can have important conversations as we find solutions to issues impacting our community. We might not all…

Street Soldiers Radio: Honoring Our Elders

November 17, 2025

We honored the elders in our lives who have shared their guidance, love and wisdom with us. We also introduce you to Jyarriah and Malcolm who are our Young Elders in the classroom. With heavy hearts, we dedicate our show to the beloved Coach John Beam. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersardio_honoring-our-elders_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

49ers Inspire Change Mentorship Cooking Class

November 14, 2025

Photo by Kym Fortino 49ers The San Francisco 49ers gave us the opportunity of a lifetime! Our students were invited to learn and discuss what healthy food choices can look like and how nutrition affects our bodies. They were surprised by having the players from the team join us in the official press room to…

Street Soldiers Radio: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

November 12, 2025

We were honored to have Oakland’s Mayor Barbara Lee talk about the current issues and solutions of Oakland as she took calls from our audience who voiced their concerns. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/Street_Soldiers_Radio__Oakland_Mayor_Barbara_Lee.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: A Conversation about Immigration, ICE and Your Rights

November 2, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio discussed immigration, ICE and learned about our rights with Attorney Monica Oca Howell and Contra Costa Pulse multimedia journalist Denis Bravo Perez. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_conversation_immigration-ice-rights_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Let’s Talk About It

October 27, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful we are a safe place where you can talk and find solutions. We asked our callers to share the topics and issues they would like us to cover on our upcoming shows. We also caught up with Ashanti Branch and his upcoming event, the Global Young Men’s Conference 2025. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_lets-talk_2025.mp3…

Street Soldiers Radio: Extraordinary Women

March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_women.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating 39 Years of Alive & Free Omega Boys Club

March 2, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_39-anniverary_aliveandfree_omegaboysclub_1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Alive & Free’s 39th Anniversary

February 26, 2026

Co-Founders Dr. Joseph Marshall and Jack Jacqua created something they weren’t sure was going to work. But they knew their students needed something different to help change the current state they were in. On February 26, 1987, Omega Boys Club had their first meeting at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. The plan might not have…

America at 250: What Kind of America Do You Want?

February 26, 2026

Get your tickets at: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-03-25/healthy-society-series-america-250-what-kind-america-do-you-want

City College’s MVP- Trice Walsh

February 26, 2026

This is what the Omega family looks like.  Trice Walsh plays basketball for City College of San Francisco and hustles while she is on and off the court. She’s earned the MVP title for her team and we know why- she cheers for her teammates, she can steal a ball and shoot 3-pointers.  Shervon Hunter,…

Street Soldiers Radio: Continuing Our Celebration of Black History Month

February 22, 2026

Street Soldiers Radio continued our celebration of Black History Month. Regina Jackson shared her memories with Reverand Jesse Jackson. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month_continued-2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Black History Month 2026

February 1, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month-2026_aliveandfree.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Human Trafficking Awareness 2026

January 25, 2026

We tackled the tough topic of human trafficking with MISSSEY, Redemption House of the Bay Area and Love Never Fails.  https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/street_soldiers_radio__human_trafficking_awareness_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026

January 18, 2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_mlk_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: 2026 is Here- A Time for Reflection

January 12, 2026

We aired our first show for 2026 which featured our callers and their own hopes and goals for 2026. Our second hour featured our Kwanzaa celebration which helped bring our community together at Alive & Free headquarters. The classroom is truly a special place and we are happy we could fit so many people into…

Street Soldiers Radio: Holiday Celebration 2025

December 22, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is excited to celebrate the holidays with our Street Soldiers family. Our callers and students shared what keeps them doing right and what keeps them doing wrong. We are incredibly thankful for being able to have a safe space to have important conversations that impact our community.www.StayAliveAndFree.org https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_holiday-2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new…

Street Soldiers Radio: Prentice Powell 2025

December 15, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio spent an evening catching up with our friend and poet Prentice Powell as he shared his journey as a Grammy nominated spoken word artist to his new project Pack Light while embracing all aspects of being a father and husband. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_prentice-powell_pack-light-2025mp3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Northern California Innocence Project 2025

December 8, 2025

The Northern California Innocence Project challenges wrongful convictions on every front by exonerating the innocent, educating future attorneys, and reforming criminal justice policy. We have guests Carla Spain, Zavion Johnson, Todd Fries and Lauryn Barbosa Findley join Street Soldiers Radio as they share the important work they are doing to challenge the system and free…

Alive & Free is Thankful! 2025

December 1, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful for our callers and community. The team shared their holiday plans, favorite dishes and learned what’s on the menu from everyone. We are grateful to be able to have a space where we can have important conversations as we find solutions to issues impacting our community. We might not all…

Street Soldiers Radio: Honoring Our Elders

November 17, 2025

We honored the elders in our lives who have shared their guidance, love and wisdom with us. We also introduce you to Jyarriah and Malcolm who are our Young Elders in the classroom. With heavy hearts, we dedicate our show to the beloved Coach John Beam. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersardio_honoring-our-elders_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

49ers Inspire Change Mentorship Cooking Class

November 14, 2025

Photo by Kym Fortino 49ers The San Francisco 49ers gave us the opportunity of a lifetime! Our students were invited to learn and discuss what healthy food choices can look like and how nutrition affects our bodies. They were surprised by having the players from the team join us in the official press room to…

Street Soldiers Radio: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

November 12, 2025

We were honored to have Oakland’s Mayor Barbara Lee talk about the current issues and solutions of Oakland as she took calls from our audience who voiced their concerns. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/Street_Soldiers_Radio__Oakland_Mayor_Barbara_Lee.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: A Conversation about Immigration, ICE and Your Rights

November 2, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio discussed immigration, ICE and learned about our rights with Attorney Monica Oca Howell and Contra Costa Pulse multimedia journalist Denis Bravo Perez. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_conversation_immigration-ice-rights_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Let’s Talk About It

October 27, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful we are a safe place where you can talk and find solutions. We asked our callers to share the topics and issues they would like us to cover on our upcoming shows. We also caught up with Ashanti Branch and his upcoming event, the Global Young Men’s Conference 2025. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_lets-talk_2025.mp3…

Alive & Free is…Satori Butler

February 8, 2019

Street Soldiers Radio: Black History Month (Part 1)

February 5, 2019

We celebrate the first week of Black History Month by quizzing our Street Soldiers about Black History facts! Kino Carson lets us know that the stepping is about to begin as Urban Heat Academy step competition performs Feb. 23rd, 2019 at Skyline High School, 12250 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA. Check out www.UrbanHeatAcademy for more information.…

College Prep Class Begins

February 1, 2019

Street Soldiers Radio: Youth Issues w/ Dr. Rubino

January 29, 2019

  Dr. Marshall and the Street Soldiers Crew discuss some critical issues that are plaguing our youth. We have special guest, Dr. Michael Rubino, a clinical child & adolescent psychologist in Pleasant Hill, CA along with Alive & Free’s Leadership Academy students.   http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_dr_rubino_youth_issues_jan_27_2019.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 21, 2019

  Street Soldiers Radio celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 90th birthday with phone guest, Clarence B. Jones, Dr. King’s personal attorney and speech writer.   Also, we recap with All of Us or None about their event on prison reform. http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/aliveandfree_streetsoldiersradio_mlk_clarencebjones_jan202019.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Current Events in 2019

January 14, 2019

The Street Soldiers crew talk to about current event as we enter 2019. More prison reform, more government shutdown and more R Kelly.  Phone guests—Dauras Cyprian and Aminah Elster of All of Us or None. http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/aliveandfree_rkelly_restorative_justice_jan_13_2019.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Welcome Supervisor Shamann Walton!

January 8, 2019

January 8, 2019 was an epic day for San Francisco.  Omega Boys Club alum Shamann Walton raised his hand and was sworn in by Mayor London Breed as San Francisco’s newest Supervisor.  The audience roared with applause and excitement and Shamann beamed with appreciation of being entrusted with the mantle of leadership in San Francisco’s…

New Year’s Show–2019. A look back and a look forward

January 7, 2019

New Year’s Show–2019. A look back and a look forward.   Phone guest—Keith Whatley http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiers__aliveandfree_Jan_6_2019.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Alive & Free Kwanzaa Celebration 2018

January 1, 2019

       

Street Soldiers Radio: Holiday Cheer!

December 17, 2018

  Holiday cheer! Stories about people doing good things during the holidays. http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiers_radio_holiday_cheer.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

West County Collective Impact Institute Celebrates 1st Year

December 4, 2018

On December 3, 2018, Alive & Free participated with our partner SafeReturn to celebrate the successful completion of the 1st West County Collective Impact Institute. There were 13 participants. Formally incarnated, and looking to not only rebuild their lives and family, but to also make a positive impact within the community in which they call home.…

Street Soldiers Anniversary

December 3, 2018

Street Soldiers Radio has touched thousands of lives over our 26 years on air! We chat with some of our past guests who share their Street Soldier story as authors, singers, poets, community activists and more. Phone guests–Naté Soulsanger, Asani Shakur, Khalid Elahi, Jamaya Walker, Enitan Bereola and Mike McNack. http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiers_aliveandfree_anniversary_2018.mp3 Podcast: Play in new…

Not For Sale: Human Trafficking

November 20, 2018

Human Trafficking—people working to do something about it.  Dr. Marshall and the Street Soldiers team discuss human trafficking with folks from Not For Sale. Guests in studio– Darion Eastman, Tyrina Lang, Todari Wayne and Shelina Resino.     http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiers_aliveandfree_notforsale_2018.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Jonestown- 40 Years Later

November 12, 2018

  Dr. Marshall interviews Professor James Taylor who is currently writing a book about Jonestown, a tragedy that took over 900 lives. LT.Yulanda Williams shares her story about attending the People’s Temple Church, living in Guyana, and escaping before the mass suicide of 918 people took place 40 years ago.   In studio guests: Prof.…

Get Out the Vote 2018- Part 3

November 5, 2018

Street Soldiers Radio talks to callers about the issues and props that are being voted on this midterm election. http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_getoutthevote_3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Get Out the Vote 2018 – Part 2

October 29, 2018

  Get out the Vote 2018-Part 2. Question—Are you voting in the midterm elections?  Yes or No and why.  If yes, what issue/issues matter to you? We also interview Shamann Walton who is running for the Board of Supervisors District 10 in San Francisco. http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_getoutthevote_2_shamann_walton_2018.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

They Did What We Said

October 22, 2018

                  Dr. Marshall interviews Alive & Free Alumni Corey Monroe, John Henry, and Charles Robinson. Each person shares their personal stories growing up and dealing with their anger, fear, and pain.  They used the lessons learned at Alive & Free to keep them on the path of…

Men’s Violence Against Women

October 15, 2018

Street Soldier’s Radio tackles the topic of Men’s Violence Against Women & Sexual Assault during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Dr. Marshall leads the discussion with guests Stanford professor Judy Chu, activist and author Kevin Powell and filmmaker Byron Hurt. Our focus is on prevention and what we can do to prevent it. We also take…

Get Out the Vote!

October 8, 2018

Street Soldiers Radio:Get Out & Vote from Alive & Free on Vimeo.     Street Soldiers Radio wants to know if you are voting in the midterm elections. Yes, no and why…we want to know what issues matter most to you! On the phone, we feature Kentfield Taylor.     http://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiers_ELECTIONS_2018.mp3 Podcast: Play in new…

Street Soldiers Radio: The Northern California Innocence Project

October 2, 2018

Click the photo to watch the show!   The Northern California Innocence Project visits Street Soldiers.  Dr. Marshall and the Street Soldiers team learn about The Innocence Project—an organization that revisits previous convictions of individuals who are believed to be innocent of their crimes.  Guests in studio– Lori Reinauer, Kelley Fleming, Obie Anthony, Maurice Caldwell…

Street Soldiers Radio: Extraordinary Women

March 8, 2026

March 8, 2026 https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_women.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating 39 Years of Alive & Free Omega Boys Club

March 2, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_39-anniverary_aliveandfree_omegaboysclub_1.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Alive & Free’s 39th Anniversary

February 26, 2026

Co-Founders Dr. Joseph Marshall and Jack Jacqua created something they weren’t sure was going to work. But they knew their students needed something different to help change the current state they were in. On February 26, 1987, Omega Boys Club had their first meeting at the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. The plan might not have…

America at 250: What Kind of America Do You Want?

February 26, 2026

Get your tickets at: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2026-03-25/healthy-society-series-america-250-what-kind-america-do-you-want

City College’s MVP- Trice Walsh

February 26, 2026

This is what the Omega family looks like.  Trice Walsh plays basketball for City College of San Francisco and hustles while she is on and off the court. She’s earned the MVP title for her team and we know why- she cheers for her teammates, she can steal a ball and shoot 3-pointers.  Shervon Hunter,…

Street Soldiers Radio: Continuing Our Celebration of Black History Month

February 22, 2026

Street Soldiers Radio continued our celebration of Black History Month. Regina Jackson shared her memories with Reverand Jesse Jackson. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month_continued-2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Celebrating Black History Month 2026

February 1, 2026

https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_black-history-month-2026_aliveandfree.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Human Trafficking Awareness 2026

January 25, 2026

We tackled the tough topic of human trafficking with MISSSEY, Redemption House of the Bay Area and Love Never Fails.  https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/street_soldiers_radio__human_trafficking_awareness_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2026

January 18, 2026

Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_mlk_2026.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: 2026 is Here- A Time for Reflection

January 12, 2026

We aired our first show for 2026 which featured our callers and their own hopes and goals for 2026. Our second hour featured our Kwanzaa celebration which helped bring our community together at Alive & Free headquarters. The classroom is truly a special place and we are happy we could fit so many people into…

Street Soldiers Radio: Holiday Celebration 2025

December 22, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is excited to celebrate the holidays with our Street Soldiers family. Our callers and students shared what keeps them doing right and what keeps them doing wrong. We are incredibly thankful for being able to have a safe space to have important conversations that impact our community.www.StayAliveAndFree.org https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_holiday-2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new…

Street Soldiers Radio: Prentice Powell 2025

December 15, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio spent an evening catching up with our friend and poet Prentice Powell as he shared his journey as a Grammy nominated spoken word artist to his new project Pack Light while embracing all aspects of being a father and husband. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_prentice-powell_pack-light-2025mp3.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Northern California Innocence Project 2025

December 8, 2025

The Northern California Innocence Project challenges wrongful convictions on every front by exonerating the innocent, educating future attorneys, and reforming criminal justice policy. We have guests Carla Spain, Zavion Johnson, Todd Fries and Lauryn Barbosa Findley join Street Soldiers Radio as they share the important work they are doing to challenge the system and free…

Alive & Free is Thankful! 2025

December 1, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio: Happy Thanksgiving!

November 24, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful for our callers and community. The team shared their holiday plans, favorite dishes and learned what’s on the menu from everyone. We are grateful to be able to have a space where we can have important conversations as we find solutions to issues impacting our community. We might not all…

Street Soldiers Radio: Honoring Our Elders

November 17, 2025

We honored the elders in our lives who have shared their guidance, love and wisdom with us. We also introduce you to Jyarriah and Malcolm who are our Young Elders in the classroom. With heavy hearts, we dedicate our show to the beloved Coach John Beam. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersardio_honoring-our-elders_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

49ers Inspire Change Mentorship Cooking Class

November 14, 2025

Photo by Kym Fortino 49ers The San Francisco 49ers gave us the opportunity of a lifetime! Our students were invited to learn and discuss what healthy food choices can look like and how nutrition affects our bodies. They were surprised by having the players from the team join us in the official press room to…

Street Soldiers Radio: Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee

November 12, 2025

We were honored to have Oakland’s Mayor Barbara Lee talk about the current issues and solutions of Oakland as she took calls from our audience who voiced their concerns. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/Street_Soldiers_Radio__Oakland_Mayor_Barbara_Lee.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: A Conversation about Immigration, ICE and Your Rights

November 2, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio discussed immigration, ICE and learned about our rights with Attorney Monica Oca Howell and Contra Costa Pulse multimedia journalist Denis Bravo Perez. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_conversation_immigration-ice-rights_2025.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS

Street Soldiers Radio: Let’s Talk About It

October 27, 2025

Street Soldiers Radio is thankful we are a safe place where you can talk and find solutions. We asked our callers to share the topics and issues they would like us to cover on our upcoming shows. We also caught up with Ashanti Branch and his upcoming event, the Global Young Men’s Conference 2025. https://traffic.libsyn.com/aliveandfree/streetsoldiersradio_lets-talk_2025.mp3…