What's wrong with the US prison system? Does it work just fine as-is, or is there some need for reform? Is there another way to do it at all?

In this episode, we head to a prison in southern Norway that claims to have found the holy grail of modern incarceration. Flat screen TV's, nearly unrestricted access to knives, and a recording studio are among some of the most absurd perks you'd expect to find at Halden Prison.

Theme music written and recorded by Michael Wharton using a slowed down version of Vincent Sermonne's Brush Loop, licensed through CC BY 3.0. Also features Ambient Prison, licensed through CC BY 3.0 and Birds in Spring, also licensed through CC BY 3.0.

Additional links mentioned:

Jan Stromnes presentation

Stanford Progressive article

"We Are the World" music video, as sung by the Halden Fengsel Choir