Incarceration, Inc. with Van Jones
5 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 101 ratingsGo behind the numbers of mass incarceration in America, in this 4-part series hosted by CNN's Van Jones. Hear from a range of voices, as Van and his guests explore what's behind the staggering number of individuals locked in the criminal justice system, and discuss solutions to what has become a national epidemic. And for more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," on CNN and CNN.com/go, or visit www.cnn.com/redemption.
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5 Principles
October 08, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn the final episode of our 4-part series, we discuss a multitude of solutions for reforming mass incarceration in America, including the First Step Act and restorative justice. For more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones" on CNN.com/go or visit www.cnn.com/redemption. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
$270 Billion
June 05, 2019 18:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIt's a $270 billion industry, but how exactly do you make a profit from locking folks up? In part three of our 4-part series, we break down the cost of incarceration in America, for both taxpayers and those who end up behind bars, and we take a hard look at how prison became big business. For more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," airing Sunday nights at 9 PM ET/PT on CNN and CNN.com/go, or visit www.cnn.com/redemption. See omnystudio.com/poli...
4.5 Million
May 25, 2019 19:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBAn estimated 4.5 million adults are under community supervision in the United States. That's 1 out of every 55 adults in America on probation or parole. In part two of our 4-part series, we explore the origin of community supervision and talk to individuals who have experienced parole and probation firsthand. For more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," airing Sunday nights at 9 PM ET/PT on CNN and CNN.com/go, or visit www.cnn.com/redemption. Se...
#1
May 25, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOver 2.2 million people are behind bars in America. That's a prison population rate of 655 for every 100,000 residents. In other words, when it comes to locking folks up, the United States is #1. In part one of our 4-part series, we explore how the land of the free became the home of the incarcerated. For more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," airing Sunday nights at 9 PM ET/PT on CNN and CNN.com/go, or visit www.cnn.com/redemption. See omnyst...
Introducing Incarceration, Inc. with Van Jones
April 26, 2019 15:49 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBGo behind the numbers of mass incarceration in America, in this 4-part series hosted by CNN's Van Jones. Coming soon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.