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Legal Aid Radio

Legal Aid Radio

By: Debra Sterling Walters
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Our weekly radio show airs on Walk 97.5 FM and highlights the humanity of the people who make up our community. We have guests on the show to discuss the myriad complexities within the criminal justice system.

Legal Aid is the primary provider of indigent defense in criminal and family courts in Suffolk County. Simply put, if someone is accused of a crime or a family offense, they are entitled to counsel, and the courts will assign counsel if they do not have the wherewithal to afford a lawyer. We also provide support services for our clients in need of addiction intervention, housing, or mental health referrals.Copyright Debra Sterling Walters Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • #116 - Laurie Farber and the Future of Sustainability

    #116 - Laurie Farber and the Future of Sustainability
    Mar 8 2026
    She’s a teacher, environmental steward, and community visionary who believes the path to a sustainable future begins with education, nature, and empowering the next generation. This Women’s History Month, as we celebrate women Leading the Change, we spotlight Laurie Farber, founder of Starflower Experiences, whose work is inspiring communities across Long Island to protect the planet and shape a healthier future for us all.
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    29 mins
  • #115 - From Supervision to Serving: Chris Hynes' Second Chance in Action

    #115 - From Supervision to Serving: Chris Hynes' Second Chance in Action
    Mar 1 2026
    What happens when a knee injury ends your career… but launches your purpose?

    In this episode of Legal Aid Radio, we’re catching up with fan-favorite Chris Hynes, and trust me, this update is powerful.

    Since we last spoke, Chris has become a Certified Peer Recovery Advocate and a Certified Peer Specialist and now works with others on supervised release to rebuild their lives.

    He didn’t just survive the system. He studied it. He observed it. And now he’s working inside it. From construction worker to criminal justice change-maker, this is what transformation truly looks like.

    You do NOT want to miss this conversation.
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    29 mins
  • #114 - Belief Beyond Barriers: A Conversation with William Clyde, Jr.

    #114 - Belief Beyond Barriers: A Conversation with William Clyde, Jr.
    Feb 22 2026
    What does it take to change the trajectory of a young person’s life?

    For nearly 50 years, one man has stood in the gap for students who didn’t meet traditional college standards, helping them not only enter higher education but also graduate. In this episode of Legal Aid Radio, host Debra Sterling Walters speaks with her former mentor, William Clyde, Jr., for a full-circle conversation about access, advocacy, and why sustainable solutions for our youth require more than dreams; they require opportunity.

    This is one you don’t want to miss.
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    28 mins
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