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The Permanent Record

Josh Spickler, Laramie Wheeler

Booking Overview

An interview-led show about criminal-justice reform, featuring legal scholars, advocates, public officials, judges, and other people directly involved in the system. Agencies could pitch criminal-justice researchers, experienced legal practitioners, reform advocates, or authors with relevant expertise; booking difficulty is medium, with strong subject-matter credentials and local relevance likely to help.

Metrics

Episodes: 78

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

gil@theoamnetwork.com

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Host

Josh Spickler - Executive Director of Just City.

Laramie Wheeler - Communications and Advocacy Manager at Just City.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Direct experience in criminal justice, such as legal practice, public service, research, or leadership in a reform or advocacy organization. Relevant publications or a strong connection to local criminal-justice issues can also support a pitch.
Required Achievements:  
Professional experience in law, public defense, criminal courts, or public safety, Leadership in a criminal-justice advocacy or reform organization, Relevant published research or a book on criminal justice

Recent Guest Discussions

Andrea Armstrong - Deaths In Custody, Accountability And Transparency, Undercounting Of Jail Deaths, And Community Advocacy.

Scott Hechinger - Advocacy, Public-interest Storytelling, And The Make Them Known Campaign.

David Pool - His Path To The Bench And His Approach And Presence In The Courtroom.

Emily Galvin-Almanza - Unfair Trials, Public Defense, And The Search For Justice In The United States.

Anthony Buckner - The County Jail, Immigration Enforcement, And Public Safety.

Recent Topics

Law, Criminal Justice, Incarceration, Public Defense, Criminal Courts

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Permanent Record
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The Incarceration Transparency Project with Andrea Armstrong

October 23, 2026

When someone dies in jail, the system that failed them is often the same one investigating the failure. As part of our Make Them Known campaign remembering the now 70 people who died in the Shelby County Jail since 2018, this episode considers what accountability could look like when someone dies in custody. We spoke with Andrea Armstrong, a 2023 MacArthur Fellow and professor of law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, whose Incarceration Transparency Project has documented death...

Scott Hechinger Is Zealous

September 08, 2026

In early August of 2026, Just City launched a campaign to remember and honor the 68 people who died in the Shelby County Jail since 2018. We wanted to tell their stories and make them known to the community. So, we went to one of the finest storytellers we know - Scott Hechinger, former public defender and principle of Zealous, an award winning advocacy, media, and education initiative. With Zealous' help, we launched Make Them Known, a living memorial to those we lost.We wanted to go dee...

Criminal Court Judge David Pool

August 11, 2026

Judge David Pool is a fifth generation Memphian, but his pathway to becoming a state criminal court judge was a little out of the ordinary. As a touring musician, he took to the highways of America, and as beloved music teacher, he roamed the hallways of a local high school, inspiring another generation of musicians. In his latest chapter, he presides over Shelby County Criminal Court, Division VI, where, perhaps unsurprisingly given his past, his demeanor and courtroom presence set him apart...

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How do I get in touch with The Permanent Record?

The Permanent Record is hosted by Josh Spickler and Laramie Wheeler. Its publicly listed email is gil@theoamnetwork.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Permanent Record?

The publicly listed email for The Permanent Record: gil@theoamnetwork.com.

How many listeners does The Permanent Record have?

Podseeker estimates The Permanent Record reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Permanent Record?

The Permanent Record typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct experience in criminal justice, such as legal practice, public service, research, or leadership in a reform or advocacy organization. Relevant publications or a strong connection to local criminal-justice issues can also support a pitch. Common among recent guests: Professional experience in law, public defense, criminal courts, or public safety; Leadership in a criminal-justice advocacy or reform organization; Relevant published research or a book on criminal justice. Recent guests include Andrea Armstrong, Scott Hechinger, and David Pool.

How hard is it to get booked on The Permanent Record?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Permanent Record cover?

Recent episodes cover Law, Criminal Justice, Incarceration, Public Defense, and Criminal Courts. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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