Episodes

  • Listener Questions

    Listener Questions
    Jun 16 2025
    On this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan open the episode by discussing many questions sent in by listeners and help explain the complex process of the federal prison system. During this portion of the episode, Susan explains the purpose of time credits and halfway housing. This will hopefully help inmates and their families view the system through the appropriate lens and perspective. This episode covers a lot of halfway housing information, the process of getting credits, and how to become eligible. The information is helpful for those seeking help in this area. Please feel free to send questions to Bruce and Susan. Dr. Susan Giddings can be found on their shared website https://federalprisonauthority.com/who-we-are/. Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032 and their First Step Act Book: https://a.co/d/2dWCECE
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    55 mins
  • Clemency

    Clemency
    Jun 9 2025
    In this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan discuss an article that claims some false information. Clemency is the main topic of this episode. Susan and Bruce explore the best way to receive clemency and how to help your case. About halfway through the program, Susan goes over how many housing resources are used and how the 1st step Act has impacted halfway housing and, by proxy, the inmates and their families. A statistic Bruce and Susan explore towards the end of the show is how only 35% of inmates are eligible for halfway housing. They further explore a lot of confusion about who is eligible and who is not. To wrap up the show, Susan talks about how offender inmates need treatment since that is the reason a lot of the treatment is there, to help the least of these. This episode does a great job of clarifying many confusing topics while exploring new material. Please feel free to send questions to Bruce and Susan. Dr. Susan Giddings can be found on their shared website https://federalprisonauthority.com/who-we-are/ Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032 and their First Step Act Book: https://a.co/d/2dWCECE
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    55 mins
  • The Administrative Remedy Process

    The Administrative Remedy Process
    May 26 2025
    On this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan explore the administrative remedy process. Both help clients learn the process and help them in their prison system journey. They also start the episode discussing the success of their 2nd edition book about Federal time credits and the prison system. After talking about their book, Susan discusses a case she had dealing with administrative remedies and how to work with the courts. Susan's vital tip is to keep all documents and make several copies. A significant point of emphasis presented by Bruce and Susan is to make sure your argument and case are airtight and to give it the best chance to succeed when presented. This episode provides excellent insight into the remedy process and how to work through the complicated process. Please feel free to send questions to Bruce and Susan. Dr. Susan Giddings can be found on their shared website https://federalprisonauthority.com/who-we-are/ Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032 and their First Step Act Book: https://a.co/d/2dWCECE
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    55 mins
  • Improving the FSA

    Improving the FSA
    May 12 2025
    On this Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block episode, Bruce and Susan open by wishing everyone a happy Mother’s Day and discussing their books and the new additions available. This leads to exploring how other books don’t quite have the information Bruce and Susan write about, and how they tried to have the most up-to-date information. Towards the halfway point, Susan and Bruce spend a reasonable amount of time discussing how the FSA can and should be improved. Through this discussion, they explore how Congress and President Trump need to help each other so that the federal prison system can function effectively and benefit those who invest in it. The show concludes with the importance of resource allocation and how taxes play a huge role in the quality of the prison system. An extensive and exciting episode! Please feel free to send questions to Bruce and Susan. Dr. Susan Giddings can be found on their shared website https://federalprisonauthority.com/who-we-are/ Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032 and their First Step Act Book: https://a.co/d/2dWCECE
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    55 mins
  • Impact on the FPB

    Impact on the FPB
    May 5 2025
    On this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan open the episode discussing a unique case that isn’t very common and explore how the inmate progressed through the prison system. Towards the halfway point, Susan explains the statutes of the Federal prison system and the corresponding law regarding those charges. Next, Bruce and Susan clear up some confusion that can arise with the formation of Bills and their journey through the Senate. After exploring this topic, Susan then goes over specific bills and their impact on the federal prison system and how they impact inmates. This episode covers a lot of unique issues and cases and is a fantastic listen. Please feel free to send questions to Bruce and Susan. Dr. Susan Giddings can be found on their shared website https://federalprisonauthority.com/who-we-are/ Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032, and their First Step Act Book: https://a.co/d/2dWCECE
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    55 mins
  • FBP's New Director

    FBP's New Director
    Apr 28 2025
    On this Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block episode, Bruce and Susan open the episode discussing the new Director being introduced for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Both share their thoughts and opinions on the latest change and the new start. Susan discusses ways the Bureau might improve and find a healthy and efficient middle ground for some instances. This episode is very informative for understanding how facilities operate and how they might improve in certain areas. It also explores how new leadership may be the shift the Bureau needs. Please feel free to send questions to Bruce and Susan. Dr. Susan Giddings can be found on their shared website https://federalprisonauthority.com/who-we-are/ Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032 and their First Step Act Book: https://a.co/d/2dWCECE
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    55 mins
  • FBP Developments

    FBP Developments
    Apr 21 2025
    On this Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block episode, Bruce and Susan start the show with a couple of announcements before moving into the recent Federal Bureau of Prisons development, where they now have a new Director. Susan explains the significance of this change and how it should benefit everyone involved. She said that the Bureau manages many inmates and tries to humanize the workers in the system. Later, Bruce pivots the discussion to a new memo sent out, and both discuss the repercussions of this memo. An enlightening fact Bruce and Susan explore is that federal prisons are understaffed, and how that impacts the quality of work done and how it affects families and their loved ones. They also look at the causes of this current shortage and potential solutions. Dr. Susan Giddings can be found on their shared website https://federalprisonauthority.com/who-we-are/ Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032 Their best selling book on First Step Act: https://a.co/d/enYdh6F
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    55 mins
  • Former Inmate

    Former Inmate
    Apr 7 2025
    On this episode of Federal Prison Authority Presents: Around the Block, Bruce and Susan this week have a special guest, Dory Sater. Dory is a former inmate and has experience going through the prison system. He shared how he navigated the system to be released early via First Step Act credits. He shares what that process was like for him and his family. In the past, he was a lawyer for almost 25 years, and he used this knowledge to inform others and prepare him for his sentence. Dory emphasizes the importance of staying busy and how the freedom within his confinement helped not only his physical health but his mental health as well. Currently, Dory is in the process of trying to regain his license in law and continue his passion. A big topic of discussion is the difference between home confinement and a halfway house. Dory also talks about how he stayed hopeful even during his confinement's difficult times. Toward the end, they discuss how COVID shook up the confinement process and explore how the prison system is still a work in progress. This very informative episode gives viewers an inside look at what it is like to go through the system. Dr. Susan Giddings can be found on their shared website https://federalprisonauthority.com/who-we-are/ Bruce through his cell (214) 431-2032, and they referenced the First Step Act best-seller on Amazon- https://a.co/d/f4NxxYx
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    55 mins