How does our criminal justice system fail, and why does it seem to do so systematically? Rachel Elise Barkow is author of Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration.

Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration

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Economics is everywhere, and its implications are subtle and beautiful. The essays in Art Carden's book, Strangers with Candy, uses both economic and biblical insight to show how welcoming strangers can make us both better and wealthier people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reputation, Dynamism, and Strangers with Candy

There was a point when Cato's Patrick Eddington believed warrantless snooping on Americans might be on the wane. He was very wrong. Congress instead voted to continue unconstitutional surveillance of Americans for at least two more years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressional Fans of Warrantless Surveillance on Americans Win Another Round

North Carolina's pursuit of VinFast to make electric vehicles in the state has placed dozens of homeowners in a difficult spot. Paul Best explains how economic development ran headlong into homeowners' property rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North Carolina Made Big Promises to VinFast and Locals Are Paying the Price

There are two avenues to fixing a big issue with federal appointments, that of individuals not confirmed by Congress nonetheless wielding significant federal power. Tommy Berry explains the problem and the solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wielding Federal Power with Accountability to Congress

Housing plays a large role in growing wealth for Americans, but it remains an area where economist Jeremy Horpedahl is pessimistic for the near term.

 
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Prisoners of Politics: Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration

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