Tara Trask to Host The Last Mile Radio on SiriusXM

The Last Mile provides technology training for high-demand jobs for incarcerated individuals in facilities across the US. TLM Radio explores topics related to the larger justice system, the movements driving change, the stories of changemakers, and justice-impacted people. 

OAKLAND, CA—Legal strategist Tara Trask announced today that she will assume the role of host of the SiriusXM show The Last Mile Radio. Launched in early 2023, The Last Mile Radio amplifies voices shaping the US justice system and shares impactful stories.

Trask’s hands-on experience with the United States legal system began in 1994 when she joined Courtroom Sciences (owned and operated by Dr. Phil) as a litigation consultant. By 2001, Trask had launched her boutique firm specializing in complex commercial litigation. She is a nationally recognized author and lecturer on juror psychology and other trial science topics. She was a Trial Consultant Advisor to the Civil Jury Project at NYU Law School from 2015-2021 and is a former President of the American Society of Trial Consultants. Tara sits on the board of Represent US, a pro-democracy non-profit, and has been a longtime advocate for democratic causes.

“As a longtime supporter of The Last Mile, I am honored to be taking the host chair of TLM Radio,” said Tara Trask. “Thoughtful conversations surrounding the justice system, criminal justice reform, recovery, personal development, and how the current climate affects justice-impacted individuals have never been more important. I am excited to continue to bring the inspiring stories of folks who have paved the road to success, while expanding our reach to the larger discussion of legal issues impacting life in the United States and around the globe today.”

“We are excited to welcome Tara Trask as the host of The Last Mile Radio on SiriusXM. The show aims to inspire listeners with stories focused on social impact, a mission we have long admired in Tara’s activism and organizing over the years,” – Kevin McCracken, Executive Director of The Last Mile. “Building on the momentum generated since the show launched in 2023, Tara will continue to engage with changemakers who are committed to shifting the status quo.”

About SiriusXM

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About The Last Mile Radio

After premiering each Saturday at 12pm ET on SiriusXM Triumph Channel 111, replays of The Last Mile Radio will broadcast the next day at 9am ET and 3pm ET on SiriusXM Urban View Channel 126.

The Last Mile Radio is available to subscribers nationwide in their cars and on the SiriusXM app. The app is also available on mobile devices and a wide variety of connected platforms in the home, including smart speakers, smart TVs, and streaming media players. Streaming access is included with all of SiriusXM’s audio trials and most popular plans.

About The Last Mile

Turn 2 U Inc. dba The Last Mile (TLM) is an Oakland, CA-based 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth for justice-impacted individuals through education and technology training. Through prison education, transitional support, and workforce reentry, TLM is disrupting the system of mass incarceration across the United States. In-class curricula and course material prepare students for meaningful employment in modern job roles, including web development, software engineering, and audio and video production. Students cultivate personal and professional development in alignment with the technical education and with the support of TLM reentry staff, volunteers, and a community founded on shared lived experience.

The Last Mile Impact

• TLM is currently in 8 states and 12 facilities 
• TLM has served 1,400 students
• TLM has served over 800 returned citizens

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