On Our Watch

by KQED

When correctional officer Valentino Rodriguez first stepped behind prison walls, he wasn't just starting a job, he was joining a family. What he didn’t know was that he was now bound by an unwritten code that would ultimately test his loyalty to his oath and his fellow officers. Five years later, Valentino's sudden death would raise questions from the FBI, his family and his mentor in the elite investigative unit where they both worked. This season, join us as we follow in Valentino’s footsteps to uncover the secrets hidden inside the most dangerous prison in California: New Folsom. If you have tips or feedback about this series please reach out to us at onourwatch@kqed.org.

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I was totally captivated by this podcast because I too experienced being a whistleblower in the 90’s and I am lucky that experience didn’t destroy me completely. Thank you for addressing this on going problem in so many environments. I look forward to listening to more of your podcasts

IvyWestmoreland · Dec 2024

I teach a class at a college in Georgia, and I have consistently used episodes of this podcast in my teaching. Students love it. . . Thank you for this service—and for the in-depth reporting.

ablackfeministATL · Sep 2024

The compassion and dedication of those involved in this production could not be clearer. These are the stories that often go untold, as they are those most threatening to existing systems of oppression. Thank you for sharing the stories of Valentino Jr. and Mr. Steele.

cam.parker · Jul 2024

I have listened to a lot of podcasts, and this podcast is one of the best. It tells very important stories….. but how those stories are told matters so much. There is care, and respect…… but most of all there is a soft but razor sharp cut to get at the truth. Ms Lewis is phenomenal. and asks brutally honest questions in the most delicate and respectful ways.

Schhhiejsn · May 2024

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