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Legal Aid Radio

Legal Aid Radio

By: Debra Sterling Walters
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Our weekly radio show airs on Walk 97.5 FM and highlights the humanity of the people who make up our community. We have guests on the show to discuss the myriad complexities within the criminal justice system.

Legal Aid is the primary provider of indigent defense in criminal and family courts in Suffolk County. Simply put, if someone is accused of a crime or a family offense, they are entitled to counsel, and the courts will assign counsel if they do not have the wherewithal to afford a lawyer. We also provide support services for our clients in need of addiction intervention, housing, or mental health referrals.Copyright Debra Sterling Walters Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • #123 - Purpose Over Comfort: Marc A. Soto's Journey of Growth

    #123 - Purpose Over Comfort: Marc A. Soto's Journey of Growth
    Jun 7 2026
    On this episode of Legal Aid Radio, we reconnect with Marc A. Soto for a powerful conversation on growth, career pivots, and purpose-driven work.

    If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in the nonprofit world, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss. Tune in, because impact starts with a single step.
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    32 mins
  • #122 - Holding On to Love: Theresa Grady on Loss, Healing, & Justice

    #122 - Holding On to Love: Theresa Grady on Loss, Healing, & Justice
    May 10 2026
    On this episode of Legal Aid Radio, Theresa Grady shares the story of her husband, Morris Edward Grady, her first love and lifelong partner, whose life was cut short while incarcerated. Through heartbreak, she continues to rise as a voice for justice, fighting for dignity and fair treatment for aging people behind bars. It’s a powerful reminder that behind every sentence is a human being… and behind every loss is a family still learning how to heal.
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    29 mins
  • #121 - A Conversation with Joessie Mathews: Restoring Hope Through Second Chances

    #121 - A Conversation with Joessie Mathews: Restoring Hope Through Second Chances
    Apr 19 2026
    April is Second Chances Month, and if you’ve ever felt like your past was holding you back, this conversation is for you.

    On this episode of Legal Aid Radio, we’re talking to Joessie Mathews, a woman who turned her own life experience into a movement, helped pass the Clean Slate NY Bill, and is now inspiring others to rise, rebuild, and reclaim their future.
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    28 mins
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