A co-host of “Ear Hustle,” the Pulitzer Prize-nominated podcast produced behind bars, was released from San Quentin State Prison on Wednesday, a year after California Gov. Gavin Newsom commuted his sentence.
Rahsaan “New York” Thomas, 52, left the lockup near San Francisco and was greeted by his fellow podcast co-hosts Walter “Earlonne” Woods, who was freed in 2019, and Nigel Poor.
“We’re thrilled to welcome him home,” the podcast posted on its Twitter feed, along with photos of Thomas
Thomas’ sentence was commuted by Newsom in Jan. 2022 and the state parole board granted his release on parole in August.
“While in prison, Mr. Thomas has