In Pursuit Of: Loopholes in Liberty
Continuing the “Pursuit of” series, Kevin and Jaime are talking about liberty and the criminal justice system in America. They’re looking at how the 13th Amendment shaped America’s economy and prison system and the impacts we’re still feeling today. Your ever curious co hosts also discuss the challenges felons face after serving their time - finding a job, finding resources, and finding their place in society.
In Pursuit Of: Loopholes in Liberty
Content Warnings: Incarceration, Racism
Continuing the “Pursuit of” series, Kevin and Jaime are talking about liberty and the criminal justice system in America. They’re looking at how the 13th Amendment shaped America’s economy and prison system and the impacts we’re still feeling today. Your ever curious co-hosts also discuss the challenges felons face after serving their time - finding a job, finding resources, and finding their place in society.
Their expertise in regards to Liberty? Perhaps “expertise” is the wrong word….
Their qualifications to discuss the topic? Random life experience and caffeination during recording sessions.
Basically, anything they discuss? Don’t take their word for it - but they hope you enjoy the show!
Common Ground This Week:
Coffee:
Jaime’s Cup: Pepsi
Kevin’s Cup: The Frozen Bean - Caramel Macchiato Latte & Frappe mix
Creativity / Fun / Books / Etc:
Biased by Jennifer L. Eberhardt, PhD: 9780735224957 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Sources:
Oxford Dictionary: https://www.oed.com/
Merriam-Webster: https://www.merriam-webster.com/
Ingraham vs Wright / Legal Information Institute
Private Companies Producing with Prison Labor 2020
Penal Labor in the USA: Wikipedia
Incarceration | Healthy People 2020
Does an Exception Clause in the 13th Amendment Still Permit Slavery? - HISTORY
Standards of Decency: Seeking to Abolish the Death Penalty - The Communications Network
National Museum of African American History
Race, Drugs And Sentencing At the Supreme Court
1881 to 1900 | African American Timeline: 1850-1925 | Library of Congress
Know Your Rights | Prisoners' Rights
How prison labor contributes to the US economy : Planet Money
Criminal Justice Fact Sheet | NAACP
Special Thanks To:
@thatmakessensetome via TikTok
@nikki.mov via TikTok
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