New Docuseries Podcast "The Parole Room" Launches on Audible, Highlighting Parole Hearings and Reform

After years in the making, journalist Ben Austen’s highly anticipated docuseries podcast The Parole Room has officially launched on Audible. Available free for subscribers (or through a 30-day trial for new listeners), the 8-part series dives into the heart-wrenching realities of parole hearings, featuring the intimate stories of individuals who have spent decades behind bars. Episode 6 spotlights Parole Illinois co-founders Raúl Dorado and Joe Dole, offering listeners firsthand access to parole board deliberations that determine whether people can regain their freedom or remain incarcerated. Through the journey of one man seeking parole after 50 years, Austen’s series challenges societal views on crime, justice, and the role of prisons, making The Parole Room a must-listen for those interested in criminal justice reform.

Joesph Dole

Raúl Dorado