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The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society

The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society

By: The Fortune Society
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Since its founding in 1967, The Fortune Society has been a leading organization in New York City for criminal legal system reform and alternatives to incarceration. Now, we’re proud to announce the launch of The Reentry Reality Check, a new podcast hosted by David Rothenberg, founder of The Fortune Society,that highlights powerful stories from formerly incarcerated individuals, advocates, and community leaders working to transform the criminal legal system and rebuild lives after prison.

© 2025 The Reentry Reality Check with The Fortune Society
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Episodes
  • A Journey of Incarceration to Leadership
    Dec 2 2025

    The Fortune Society’s President and CEO, Stanley Richards, sat down with Founder, David Rothenberg, to reflect on Stanley’s life leading up to his incarceration and his journey of reentry. They talk about Stanley’s time incarcerated, his work in reentry services, and the people who inspired him to make a change.

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    The Reentry Reality Check is made possible by The Fortune Society and Blustone Studios.

    Hosted by David Rothenberg

    Engineering and producing by John Runowicz

    Editing by Kendall Shepard

    Intro song, "Water for My Journey," by Greg Doughty

    Outro song, "Gimme One More Chance," by Richard Hoehler

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Life After Exoneration
    Nov 11 2025

    Host and Founder of The Fortune Society, David Rothenberg, had a powerful conversation with Jeff Deskovic and Eliseo DeLeon about their exonerations. Both individuals bravely share their stories of wrongful conviction, their time in prison, and their lives since returning home.

    Support the show

    Support the show

    The Reentry Reality Check is made possible by The Fortune Society and Blustone Studios.

    Hosted by David Rothenberg

    Engineering and producing by John Runowicz

    Editing by Kendall Shepard

    Intro song, "Water for My Journey," by Greg Doughty

    Outro song, "Gimme One More Chance," by Richard Hoehler

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    50 mins
  • The Experiment of Housing and Hope
    Nov 4 2025

    Access to safe, stable and affordable housing is crucial in one’s reentry journey. In this episode, JoAnne Page, Fortune’s former President and CEO, spoke with Founder David Rothenberg about the organization’s dedication to connecting participants with housing after incarceration. Two Fortune participants and former residents of Fortune’s Emergency and Transitional Supportive housing program, the Fortune Academy, also share their experiences transitioning home after incarceration.

    Support the show

    The Reentry Reality Check is made possible by The Fortune Society and Blustone Studios.

    Hosted by David Rothenberg

    Engineering and producing by John Runowicz

    Editing by Kendall Shepard

    Intro song, "Water for My Journey," by Greg Doughty

    Outro song, "Gimme One More Chance," by Richard Hoehler

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    46 mins
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