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Getting Real About Prisons and Why They Don’t Make Us Safer

Getting Real About Prisons and Why They Don’t Make Us Safer

FromMovement Memos


Getting Real About Prisons and Why They Don’t Make Us Safer

FromMovement Memos

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
May 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

“People end up in prison for a reason, but it's not the reason that we're fed by all of these cop shows." In this episode of Movement Memos, Kelly Hayes talks with journalist Victoria Law about prisons, why they don’t work, and what even well-meaning people tend to get wrong about incarceration. You can find a transcript, audio and show notes on our website: https://truthout.org/series/movement-memos/
Released:
May 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

An ongoing call to action for movement work and mutual aid efforts around the country. Kelly Hayes connects with activists, journalists and others on the front lines to break down what’s happening in various struggles and what listeners can do to help.