This week, Kirk discusses “carceral capitalism," a term coined by Jackie Wang.  He breaks down the history of the “War on Drugs” and how it contributed to the crisis known as mass incarceration.  He also discusses how America has profited off of mass incarceration utilizing private prisons.  Kirk also discusses how the criminal justice system has played an integral part in exacerbating economic inequality in America.

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