Rosser McDonald's guest appearances

Rosser McDonald

The Reconnect with Carmen LaBerge

This Week in America with Ric Bratton

The Bottom Line

Mathew P. John

Charles Martin

Chip Ingram

Ed Stetzer

Jeff Eckhart

Tim Scott

Glen Berteau

George Barna

Addison Bevere

Valorie Burton

Phylicia Masonheimer

Gary Beikirch

Tony Evans

Bob Fu

Phil Waldrep

OwlTail

Real Prison Real Freedom by Rosser McDonaldAward-Winning ReporterChronicling Transformation of Notorious Texas Inmate and Entire Texas Prison System'Real Prison Real Freedom' by Rosser McDonald Shares the Heartbreaking Life Story and Inspiring Change of Rickie Smith During Time of Major Upheaval with Department of Corrections Itself.Prisons, an integral part of society, generally are not familiar to most people. Length of sentence and treatment by others in the prisons vary widely. The immediate "Man-in-charge" of each prison unit is the warden, who has some flexibility within TDCJ guidelines. Warden Dr. Keith Price gained a reputation for turning around some chaotic prison units. He knows from experience that at best, prisons are very difficult places for people, whether they are behind the bars or in front of them."People that wind up in prison, inmates, generally are society's rejects," Price said. "They've been unable to do the things other people do to make life a success, whether it's because of an abusive parent, addiction to some substance, stupidity, being unable to read or write, they've been failures and have chosen alternate means, that is crime."Price also knows officers have a challenging life, "The correctional officer, has to deal with people so maladjusted that society says they can't live amongst them anymore. It's conflict day after day, hour after hour and it really takes a toll, from broken marriages to financial problems to substance abuse. It's continual."The Texas Prison System was named "one of the best" in the country by a leading penology expert. However, shortly after that, a Federal Judge took control of the entire Texas Department of Corrections for "unconstitutional treatment" of inmates. TDC denied and resisted many of the reforms the judge ordered. The result was chaos. Too few guards, rampant gangs, gang wars and overcrowding were the norm for several years. The court kept control 20 years and finally the prison system adapted to the new (and constitutional) ways of operating. At the same time Texas prison population doubled, and more than doubled, again.During that time, 19-year-old Rickie Smith began a 10-year sentence in TDC on a drug charge. He joined the gang wars, in the Aryan Brotherhood and then made his own personal war with prison officers. He could have been released in a few short years, but, in 3 separate trials juries added 3 ninety-nine-year sentences for him to serve. Trial transcripts have many references in testimonies to how dangerous Rickie Smith is--even calling him "the most violent inmate" in TDC.REAL PRISON / REAL FREEDOM is a biography of Rickie Smith and how his life intersects with the woes of the prison system and with Warden Keith Price.Naturally, he wanted out, knowing that realistically it will never happen. Officials told him he'll never get out. Then came the impossible that shocked everyone, especially Rickie.This is the first book, but Rosser McDonald is an experienced writer. Sixteen years reporting news on TV in Oklahoma and Texas. Then twenty-eight years as a producer at the Radio and Television Commission, SBC. Twelve of those, Rosser produced and scripted documentaries for use on NBC TV stations. Two brought Emmy Award nominations. He has many Telly Awards (Cable TV version of Emmies) and other recognitions. His wife, Glenda, is a life-long musician on piano and organhttps://www.amazon.com/Real-Prison-Freedom-Rosser-McDonald/dp/1400330343https://www.rossermcdonald.com/http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/rm41422.mp3  

Real Prison Real Freedom by Rosser McDonald Award-Winning Reporter Chronicling Transformation of Notorious Texas Inmate and Entire Texas Prison System'Real Prison Real Freedom' by Rosser McDonald Shares the Heartbreaking Life Story and Inspiring Change of Rickie Smith During Time of Major Upheaval with Department of Corrections Itself. Prisons, an integral part of society, generally are not familiar to most people. Length of sentence and treatment by others in the prisons vary widely. The immediate "Man-in-charge" of each prison unit is the warden, who has some flexibility within TDCJ guidelines. Warden Dr. Keith Price gained a reputation for turning around some chaotic prison units. He knows from experience that at best, prisons are very difficult places for people, whether they are behind the bars or in front of them. "People that wind up in prison, inmates, generally are society's rejects," Price said. "They've been unable to do the things other people do to make life a success, whether it's because of an abusive parent, addiction to some substance, stupidity, being unable to read or write, they've been failures and have chosen alternate means, that is crime." Price also knows officers have a challenging life, "The correctional officer, has to deal with people so maladjusted that society says they can't live amongst them anymore. It's conflict day after day, hour after hour and it really takes a toll, from broken marriages to financial problems to substance abuse. It's continual." The Texas Prison System was named "one of the best" in the country by a leading penology expert. However, shortly after that, a Federal Judge took control of the entire Texas Department of Corrections for "unconstitutional treatment" of inmates. TDC denied and resisted many of the reforms the judge ordered. The result was chaos. Too few guards, rampant gangs, gang wars and overcrowding were the norm for several years. The court kept control 20 years and finally the prison system adapted to the new (and constitutional) ways of operating. At the same time Texas prison population doubled, and more than doubled, again. During that time, 19-year-old Rickie Smith began a 10-year sentence in TDC on a drug charge. He joined the gang wars, in the Aryan Brotherhood and then made his own personal war with prison officers. He could have been released in a few short years, but, in 3 separate trials juries added 3 ninety-nine-year sentences for him to serve. Trial transcripts have many references in testimonies to how dangerous Rickie Smith is--even calling him "the most violent inmate" in TDC. REAL PRISON / REAL FREEDOM is a biography of Rickie Smith and how his life intersects with the woes of the prison system and with Warden Keith Price. Naturally, he wanted out, knowing that realistically it will never happen. Officials told him he'll never get out. Then came the impossible that shocked everyone, especially Rickie.This is the first book, but Rosser McDonald is an experienced writer. Sixteen years reporting news on TV in Oklahoma and Texas. Then twenty-eight years as a producer at the Radio and Television Commission, SBC. Twelve of those, Rosser produced and scripted documentaries for use on NBC TV stations. Two brought Emmy Award nominations. He has many Telly Awards (Cable TV version of Emmies) and other recognitions. His wife, Glenda, is a life-long musician on piano and organ<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Real-Prison-Freedom-Rosser-McDonald/dp/1400330343" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Real-Prison-Freedom-Rosser-McDonald/dp/1400330343</a> <a href="https://www.rossermcdonald.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rossermcdonald.com/</a><a href="http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/rm41422.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/rm41422.mp3</a>

Episode 2408: REAL PRISON REAL FREEDOM by Rosser McDonald

The National Bureau of Economic Research said yesterday that the United States is officially in a recession. The NBER defines a recession as a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales. Bill English joins Carmen to talk about why its not a surprise, how its measured and what to expect. They also discuss last Friday’s surprise jobs’ numbers and the sober reality that we’re not out of the woods yet.  Then they take up the topic of a rising tide of lawsuits across the country related to Covid and the shutdown. In the second half, Carmen talks with retired journalist Rosser McDonald about the spiritual transformation of one of Texas’ most notorious criminals, Rickie Smith. Rosser shares about Rickie’s life and how he came to faith in prison. Now, while serving out 3 99-year sentences, Rickie is leading fellow inmates to Christ and sows joy among the guards where he once sowed fear. The book is Real Prison, Real Freedom. http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15795/13616960/06-10-2020-Mornings-with-Carmen-HR2.mp3 The post The challenge of business leadership today | Recession? | Rosser McDonald on Real Prison, Real Freedom appeared first on The Reconnect with Carmen | Engaging Culture from a Christian Worldview.

The National Bureau of Economic Research said yesterday that the United States is officially in a recession. The NBER defines a recession as a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales. Bill English joins Carmen to talk about why its not a surprise, how its measured and what to expect. They also discuss last Friday’s surprise jobs’ numbers and the sober reality that we’re not out of the woods yet.  Then they take up the topic of a rising tide of lawsuits across the country related to Covid and the shutdown. In the second half, Carmen talks with retired journalist Rosser McDonald about the spiritual transformation of one of Texas’ most notorious criminals, Rickie Smith. Rosser shares about Rickie’s life and how he came to faith in prison. Now, while serving out 3 99-year sentences, Rickie is leading fellow inmates to Christ and sows joy among the guards where he once sowed fear. The book is Real Prison, Real Freedom. <a href="http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15795/13616960/06-10-2020-Mornings-with-Carmen-HR2.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tracking.feedpress.it/link/15795/13616960/06-10-2020-Mornings-with-Carmen-HR2.mp3</a> The post <a href="https://reconnectwithcarmen.com/the-challenge-of-business-leadership-today-recession-rosser-mcdonald-on-real-prison-real-freedom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The challenge of business leadership today | Recession? | Rosser McDonald on Real Prison, Real Freedom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://reconnectwithcarmen.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Reconnect with Carmen | Engaging Culture from a Christian Worldview</a>.

The challenge of business leadership today | Recession? | Rosser McDonald on Real Prison, Real Freedom

- 4 Protests Scheduled today in the Newport Beach Area- MORE CHARGES FILED AGAINST THE 4 OFFICERS INVOLVED IN THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD- ROSSER MCDONALD: Real Prison Real Freedom- VIRTUAL PASTORAL PRAYER CONFERENCE WILL CALL FOR NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION THIS THURSDAY- PRAYERS NEEDED! Retired African-American Police Captain KILLED while Protecting a Friend's Pawn Shop from RIOTERS- A Town that was Once a Hotbed for Racial Violence Because of an Officer-Involved Shooting Elected a PASTOR to be Their New Mayor

- 4 Protests Scheduled today in the Newport Beach Area - MORE CHARGES FILED AGAINST THE 4 OFFICERS INVOLVED IN THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD - ROSSER MCDONALD: Real Prison Real Freedom - VIRTUAL PASTORAL PRAYER CONFERENCE WILL CALL FOR NATIONAL PEACE AND RECONCILIATION THIS THURSDAY - PRAYERS NEEDED! Retired African-American Police Captain KILLED while Protecting a Friend's Pawn Shop from RIOTERS - A Town that was Once a Hotbed for Racial Violence Because of an Officer-Involved Shooting Elected a PASTOR to be Their New Mayor

6/03/20 - Newport Beach Protests, All Officers Charged, Rosser McDonald, Pastor Mayor