"Both Sides of the Bars" is a discussion-driven television program hosted by Andre Ward, Associate Vice President of the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy (DRCPP). Featuring experts within the criminal justice field, the monthly program tackles critical questions about how the current system works, its intersections with social justice, and highlights the efforts that are being made to improve the lives of those impacted.
The program is produced in conjunction with Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN), a public access channel in New York, NY, but has national relevance and reach. "Both Sides of the Bars" is currently syndicated on 104 television stations, in 26 states.
“Both Sides of the Bars” is typically broadcast on the second Sunday of every month at 10 PM EST on New York City’s Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN), syndicated on select public access television stations nationwide, and posted online.
Catch “Both Sides of the Bars” on the following television stations (check local listings for details):
Watch past episodes of “Both Sides of the Bars” via the YouTube playlist below:
The program is available at no charge to public access TV stations interested in ready-to-broadcast educational content.
Station managers may contact Paul Hyman at phyman@fortunesociety.org for more information.
Contact Achante Sims at asims@fortunesociety.org for other “Both Sides of the Bars” inquiries.
“Both Sides of the Bars” episodes are posted to The Fortune Society’s YouTube channel the week after its initial airing on MNN. Subscribe to the channel to get the latest updates.