From the creation of the first penitentiaries in the 1800s, to the "tough-on-crime" prosecutors of the 1990s, how America created a culture of mass incarceration....Show More
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argentum recommended:Aug 15th, 2019
Love this episode. Recommend npr history for everyone.
cesarm recommended:Aug 16th, 2019
Great companion piece to the podcast Charged. According to this episode the most powerful person in the US is not the President or the Head of the Fed but the Public Prosecutors. Listen for the rest.
aninatd recommended:Jun 14th, 2020
An important listen about the mass incarceration of black men. Especially important during this time if you donβt know much about this topic.
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elfflame recommended:Jun 16th, 2020
This is a must-listen for anyone who thinks that mass incarceration is needed or deserved.