Podcasts about prison labor

Incarcerated people work for penny wages, and, in several states, for nothing at all. Many of us outside of prisons rely on their labor in areas like repairing roads, fighting wildfires, or clearing debris after hurricanes. Prisoners manufacture products like office furniture, mattresses, license plates, dentures, glasses, traffic signs, garbage cans, athletic equipment, and uniforms. That's just a portion of the work that incarcerated workers make. On today's show, we talk to authors of a new book that explores these labor practices called Abolition Labor , which draws connections between the labor forced on prisoners who hustle to survive on the inside and our precarious economy on the outside. The book argues that, far from being quarantined from society, prisons and their forced work regime have a sizable impact on the economic and social lives of millions of American households. Our guests are two of the authors of that book, Andrew Ross and Tommaso Bardelli. Andrew Ross is a Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis at NYU, where he also directs the Prison Research Lab. Tommaso Bardelli is a Research Fellow at the NYU Prison Education Program Research Lab, where he conducts research on mass incarceration, financial debt, and their intersections. — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Prison Labor and the Fight to End It w/ Andrew Ross & Tommaso Bardelli appeared first on KPFA.

Headlines for January 14, 2025; White Nationalism, Sexual Assault & Corruption: Trump “Loyalist” Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Confirmation; “The Party of War”: Matt Duss on Biden, Gaza & How Democrats Lost Foreign Policy Argument to Trump; “Unbelievable Bravery”: Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Abducted from Gaza Hospital; Advocates Call for Release; Prison Labor in the Spotlight as Incarcerated California Firefighters Risk Lives for $5-10/Day

Headlines for January 14, 2025; White Nationalism, Sexual Assault & Corruption: Trump “Loyalist” Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Confirmation; “The Party of War”: Matt Duss on Biden, Gaza & How Democrats Lost Foreign Policy Argument to Trump; “Unbelievable Bravery”: Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Abducted from Gaza Hospital; Advocates Call for Release; Prison Labor in the Spotlight as Incarcerated California Firefighters Risk Lives for $5-10/Day

The practice of profiting from prison labor, both inside prisons and outside for private industries is complex and fraught. Last month in Alabama, a Hyundai supplier ended its work release program following intense pressure to do so. But, in California, Proposition 6, which would have banned involuntary prison labor, was defeated last November. Are laws that allow private industry as well as state governments to profit from prison labor constitutional? Darrick Hamilton, the Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy at The New School, and Chief Economist of the AFL-CIO joins The Excerpt to explain the way some of these programs work and to share what both proponents and detractors of the practice say about them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Incarcerated people grow crops, fight wildfires, and manufacture everything from prescription glasses to highway signs — often for pennies an hour. Zachary Crockett takes the next exit, in this special episode of The Economics of Everyday Things. SOURCES:Laura Appleman, professor of law at Willamette University.Christopher Barnes, inmate at the Franklin Correctional Center.Lee Blackman, general manager at Correction Enterprises.Gene Hawkins, senior principal engineer at Kittelson and professor emeritus of civil engineering at Texas A&M University.Renee Roach, state signing and delineation engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation.Brian Scott, ex-inmate, former worker at the Correction Enterprises printing plant.Louis Southall, warden of Franklin Correctional Center. RESOURCES:“Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 11th Edition,” by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (2023).“Prisoners in the U.S. Are Part of a Hidden Workforce Linked to Hundreds of Popular Food Brands,” by Robin McDowell and Margie Mason (AP News, 2024).“Ex-Prisoners Face Headwinds as Job Seekers, Even as Openings Abound,” by Talmon Joseph Smith (The New York Times, 2023).“Bloody Lucre: Carceral Labor and Prison Profit,” by Laura Appleman (Wisconsin Law Review, 2022).“The Road to Clarity,” by Joshua Yaffa (The New York Times Magazine, 2007).Correction Enterprises. EXTRAS:“Do People Pay Attention to Signs?” by No Stupid Questions (2022).The Economics of Everyday Things.

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News—all from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional. Macy's $151MM accounting error—does it even matter? (WSJ) The power of praise at work. (FT) Hyundai supplier ends prison labor contract. (NYT) Corruption in China's military threatens readiness. (WSJ) For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here. Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids, on Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Incarcerated people grow crops, fight wildfires, and manufacture everything from motor oil to prescription glasses — often for pennies per hour. Zachary Crockett reports from North Carolina.SOURCES:Laura Appleman, professor of law at Willamette University.Christopher Barnes, inmate at the Franklin Correctional Center.Lee Blackman, general manager at Correction Enterprises.Brian Scott, ex-inmate, former worker at the Correction Enterprises printing plant.Louis Southall, warden of Franklin Correctional Center.RESOURCES:"Prisoners in the U.S. Are Part of a Hidden Workforce Linked to Hundreds of Popular Food Brands," by Robin McDowell and Margie Mason (AP News, 2024)."Ex-Prisoners Face Headwinds as Job Seekers, Even as Openings Abound," by Talmon Joseph Smith (The New York Times, 2023)."Captive Labor: Exploitation of Incarcerated Workers," by the American Civil Liberties Union and the University of Chicago Law School Global Human Rights Clinic (2022)."Bloody Lucre: Carceral Labor and Prison Profit," by Laura Appleman (Wisconsin Law Review, 2022)."Prison Labor Is on the Frontlines of the COVID-19 Pandemic," by Eliyahu Kamisher (The Appeal, 2020).Correction Enterprises.EXTRAS:"Can Data Keep People Out of Prison?" by People I (Mostly) Admire (2023).

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Kevin Gundlach of the South Central Federation of Labor looks at the November 5 election results, Lambeau Field workers get their first contract, Los Volcanoes worker-owned cooperative kicks off, the president of Machinists District 751 discusses the end of the Boeing strike and the new contract, California keeps prison labor as a punishment, and the Rick Smith Show looks back on the anniversary of some early interracial union solidarity in the US.

Discussion Prop 6 and the experiences of working in prison. Celebrating Diwali in Sacramento. Finally, ‘When We Were Colored' is re-staging at Oak Park's Guild Theater this month. Prop 6 and Prison Labor

Dortell Williams makes the case for why Proposition 6, if passed, would end the forced labor loophole in California, and puts it into a national context. 

This November, California voters will have the chance to pass Proposition 6. This ballot referendum would nullify the state constitution's exception for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, and institute additional protections for incarcerated people. Jeronimo Aguilar of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, and John Cannon of All of Us or None join Rattling the Bars for a breakdown of Prop 6.To learn more about Prop 6, visit https://voteyesprop6.com/Studio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

It's not just top-of-the-ticket races demanding attention this election season. At the bottom of your ballot, you'll find measures that could have a big impact, including one proposal to amend the state constitution.Barry Erwin, President & CEO of Council for a Better Louisiana, breaks down these ballot measures, including  offshore energy revenue and coastal restoration funding questions. There's a push to end forced labor in prisons in the South, with lawyers arguing that the work many prisoners are forced to do is low-paying and dangerous. But prison officials argue that they've improved working conditions. The Gulf States Newsroom's Kat Stromquist, takes a closer look at the movement — including a lawsuit in Louisiana.Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos events are just around the corner. And while some have expressed concern over celebrations in cemeteries, honoring loved ones at their place of rest is a cornerstone of the Latin American holiday, Day of the Dead. Mark Martin, local bicycle activist and chair of the Complete Streets Citizens Advisory Committee of East Baton Rouge Parish, tells us more about Velo Muertos, an upcoming Day of the Dead biking event that puts a modern twist on a holiday with cultural and historic significance. —Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schrieber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

This November, California voters will have the chance to pass Proposition 6. This ballot referendum would nullify the state constitution's exception for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, and institute additional protections for incarcerated people. Jeronimo Aguilar of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, and John Cannon of All of Us or None join Rattling the Bars for a breakdown of Prop 6.To learn more about Prop 6, visit https://voteyesprop6.com/Studio Production: David HebdenPost-Production: Cameron GranadinoHelp us continue producing Rattling the Bars by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Mississippi lawmakers are being urged to consider paid maternity leave for the thousands of state employees. Then, there's a push to end forced labor in prisons in the South. Lawyers for prisoners say they're made to do work that is low-paid and often dangerous Also, earthquake drills are happening across the nation today as part of the "Great Shakeout" preparedness campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The passage of the 13th Amendment following the American Civil War abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, but it included a crucial exception: “except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.” This exception allowed southern governments to institute an early version of prison labor called convict leasing. Black Americans arrested for minor offenses, once imprisoned, were effectively purchased from state and local governments by individuals and companies looking to continue using cheap labor. This allowed individuals and companies to keep slavery in action. Though the practice of convict leasing ended in the mid-20th century, its infamous traits can still be seen in today's incarceration system.  Today, the majority of incarcerated workers in the US, who are disproportionately Black and people of color, are often required to work or face retaliation such as solitary confinement, denial of opportunities to reduce their sentence, and loss of family visitation. They work jobs that might pay pennies on the hour, if they are paid at all, and are often not protected by labor laws. Many work in dangerous conditions. At the same time, some find deep purpose in their work behind bars, an opportunity to build skills, and support in making a successful transition to life after incarceration. In this webinar — which took place on October 10, 2024 — we explore the history and conditions of work for incarcerated people and ideas for creating more humane and dignified work for those behind bars. Our speakers include: Andrea Armstrong, Dr. Norman C. Francis Distinguished Professor of Law, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law; Founder, IncarcerationTransparency.org Anthony Cantillo, Deputy Commissioner, Maine Department of Corrections Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO Terrance Winn, Founder and Director, Priorities, Intentions, Practical Exchanges (PIPES) Margie Mason (moderator), Investigative Reporter, The Associated Press Matt Helmer (opening and closing remarks), Managing Director, The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program For more information about this event, including a transcript, speaker bios, and additional resources, visit: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/a-hidden-workforce-prison-labor-human-rights-and-the-legacy-of-slavery/ For highlights from this discussion, subscribe to EOP's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AspenEOP Or subscribe to the “Opportunity in America” podcast to listen on the go: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspeneop Join us October 23 on Zoom for our next webinar, “Community Benefits Agreements: A Tool for Creating Good Jobs,” hosted in partnership with Jobs to Move America. Click here to RSVP: https://aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/register/8117286582590/WN_l4Lcw4p5Qji2hC7BgeuUOQ

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall explores Labor Day with guests CJ Sandley, Esq. to talk about Prison Labor and Femi Da-Silva on AfriSAFE and Nigerian workers.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gloria-j-browne-marshall/support

Diane Kochilas reveals the secrets of Ikaria, a Greek island known for the longevity of its inhabitants. Margie Mason and Robin McDowell uncover an unlikely source of labor in our food chain — maximum security prisons. Podcast host and food historian Jessica Gingrich shares the story of Robert King, a member of the Angola 3, who survived 31 years in prison where he cut sugarcane. Memo Torres shares his latest recommendations of where to eat across Los Angeles. Pastry chef Sam Robinson of All Day Baby bakes up sweet summer corn cakes with peach preserves.  

L.A. tracks how many unhoused people have been moved into shelter, but a lot of its numbers are wrong. A November ballot measure wants to end forced labor in state prisons. The UC academic workers strike has ended, but the dispute isn't over. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.     Support the show: https://laist.com

William Freeman was a 15-year-old in the the early nineteenth century who was convicted of a crime he insisted he didn't commit. He was sentenced to five years of hard […] The post How the North Invented For Profit Prison Labor with Dr. Robin Bernstei... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

AP correspondent Norman Hall reports on calls for changes in prison labor policies

With a new union focused on organizing QSR's in the South, and pro-union think tanks disparaging the “Southern Economic Model”, the escalation of the southern prison labor issue is not happening in a vacuum. How should the industry view what is happening down South and more importantly, how to prepare for it. And the landmark Cemex decision has barreled headfirst into the restaurant industry with a New York landmark restaurant facing the possibility of being the first in the industry ordered to recognize a union without an election. We will dive into that. We'll talk about those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

Join Ashley Bender and Michael Olson on a captivating journey into the intricate web of relationships between prison labor and the broader economy. In this eye-opening episode, we delve deep into the often-overlooked role of incarcerated individuals in fueling industries beyond the confines of prison walls. From manufacturing to agriculture, retail to technology, prison labor quietly permeates various sectors, shaping economic landscapes in ways we may never have imagined. Discover how prison labor intersects with corporate interests, governmental policies, and societal norms, influencing everything from consumer goods to infrastructure development. Through insightful interviews, expert analysis, and compelling narratives, we uncover the complexities and ethical dilemmas inherent in the utilization of prison labor. From the exploitation of cheap labor to the potential for rehabilitation and skill-building, we explore the multifaceted dimensions of prison labor and its far-reaching implications for both incarcerated individuals and society at large. Whether you're a seasoned economist, social justice advocate, or curious listener, this episode promises to challenge your perceptions and spark thought-provoking conversations about the intersection of labor, justice, and the economy.

A new investigation led by AP News links systematic prison labor and the production of agricultural goods – involving companies such as Walmart, Mcdonald's, and other large corporations. KCSB's Brandon Yi has the story.

A hidden intricate web links hundreds of popular food brands to work done by US prisoners. A two-year Associated Press (AP) investigation found that everything from grains, meat, eggs, and milk had been grown, harvested, or produced by incarcerated people and their labor finds its way into the supply chains of some of the most recognized brands and largest food companies in the world. The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime. AP spoke to prisoners who were working on plantation soil, many were making pennies an hour. Some getting nothing at all. Prisoners can sometimes be punished for refusing to work, even thrown into solitary confinement. And if they are hurt on the job, they often have little recourse. The agriculture sector is just a fraction of the overall prison labor industry, which includes everything from public works to stamping license plates. “What the inmates learn while they're here, they're learning a skillset. […] They're learning to pay back their debt to society,” said Brevard County Sheriff, Wayne Ivey. But prisons and corporations benefit from inmate labor. The goods wind up in the supply chains of giants like Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, and Costco just to name a few. Andrea Armstrong, a law professor at Loyola University New Orleans said, “They aren't eligible for workman's compensation. Nor are they protected by other worker safety laws because they're not considered quote-unquote employees.” “We're gonna have to figure out different ways to make our system a better system instead of just exploiting labor and then calling it crime prevention,” said Curtis Davis, Prison reform advocate, who served more than 25 years at Angola. The AP also found American prison labor linked to the supply chains of multinational companies such as Cargill that export goods all over the world. This is happening even though Washington has banned imports and even seized goods that were produced by prison or forced labor abroad. Several companies told the AP they have policies in place restricting suppliers from using incarcerated workers. Cargill acknowledged buying goods from American prison farms and said it would determine the next steps. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Johnny Perez worked hard throughout his 13 year prison sentence. He sewed sheets and facilitated classes, met demanding quotas and helped other men prepare for life on the outside. The highest wage he was ever paid was 34 cents an hour. Meanwhile, prison labor generated $14 billion last year.  So why do so many people like Johnny leave prison empty handed? In this Season Two finale, we're going back to 1865, to understand how a key exception written into the 13th Amendment paved the way for the modern prison industry. From convict leasing to prison plantations, exploited labor is part of the DNA of this country, and more than two-thirds of people behind bars in America labor throughout their incarceration. Their average day wage? Just 86 cents.  But: there's a growing movement to end the exception, and end slavery once and for all in this country. Learn more about the movement to End the Exception here, and be sure to check out Worth Rises' incredible study on prison labor, and UNICOR's phone bank video. You can also learn more about Johnny's work for NRCAT here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today: Proson labor is not only being used throughout the country and looks mnore like slavery than you might think. also is Star Ship Troopers fascist?   Buy tickets to Miss Me Yet at The Beacon in Seattle for Thursday 02/15/24 and 02/22/24 at 7:30pm Buffalo Nichols- Living in Hell Minus the Bear- We are Not a Football Team Sign up at http://patreon.com/miniondeathcult for $5/month and get 2 bonus episodes a week   Subscribe to our youtube channel at http://youtube.com/miniondeathcult    prison labor article:  https://apnews.com/article/prison-to-plate-inmate-labor-investigation-c6f0eb4747963283316e494eadf08c4e?taid=65b83f8cde625d00014ac080&utm_campaign=TrueAnthem&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Twitter

The loophole in the 13th Amendment strikes again. Here is the link to the AP News article. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalye-harpin/support

It's Hump Day! Sam and Emma speak with independent journalist Erin Reed, author of the Erin In The Morning newsletter on SubStack, to discuss the state of anti-trans legislation moving its way around the country in 2024. Then, they speak with Margie Mason & Robin McDowell, investigative reporters for the Associated Press, to discuss their recent reporting on prison labor in the United States. And in the Fun Half, Tim Heidecker makes a special appearance! First, Sam and Emma run through updates on the House GOP blowing their majority, Donald Trump's legal woes, the Nevada election, UAW expansion, Ronna McDaniel, and the IRS, also watching MTG reflect on the recent failures of her and her cohorts. Erin Reed then joins, diving right into the busy 2024 in state-level anti-trans legislation in the US, first parsing through the media's insistence on emphasizing bigoted and misinformed perspectives – as seen in the New York Times's recent piece by Pamela Paul – and how the arguments seen in those texts are perfectly reflected in the statehouse hearings in red states. Expanding on this, Reed walks through the major legislative developments in the anti-trans fascism of the US, including Indiana's school-snitch forms, the plethora of legislation coming out of Missouri and Iowa, and Florida's Real ID bill, before wrapping up by looking at the major donors behind the GOP's tactic of all-out transphobia. Margie Mason and Robin McDowell then walk Sam and Emma through their research into the thriving industry of Prison labor in the US, with a particular focus on the agricultural industry and how it presents a clear thread on the US' evolution from a Slavery economy to the Prison-Industrial Complex. They then look to the Louisiana Angola Prison as a perfect representation of this, literally evolving from a plantation to a prison over Reconstruction, helping them to tackle the role of the 13th Amendment in pushing this development, before parsing through the major labor rights issues involved in prison labor, and how states do (and don't) regulate it. Wrapping up, Mason and McDowell explore the reactions from major industries and corporations that benefit from prison labor to the growing transparency around the issue, and what changes to look for moving forward. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma are joined by Tim Heidecker as he and Sam put aside their differences in appreciation of the true journalism that the US so lacks today. Expanding on this, they parse through Tim's in-depth report on Tim Pool's too-easily digestible content, explore some industry musings on what could be going on behind the scenes at the Compound™, and ponder the likelihood of an FBI infiltration into the TimCast team. Sam and Emma also parse through the unsurprising reports coming out about the dearth of proof in Israel's claims about UNRWA involvement on October 7th, and have an expansive conversation on Democrats' (and the media's) insistence on fully embracing Donald Trump's framing on the immigration debate. Tucker Carlson and Brett Weinstein ponder gender ideology, plus, your calls and IMs! 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A groundhog predicts an early spring for the US - or is it just climate change?

This week, the Associated Press published the results of a two-year investigation into alleged exploitation of prison labor, primarily in the agriculture industry. The report not only documents the food production process, it follows the products through the supply chain and names retailers, grocery stores, industry suppliers and even some QSR brands that “benefit” from prison labor. We talk about the possible ramifications for brands both outside and inside the company. And some Republican Agriculture Commissioners are turning up the heat on ESG, pushing back on companies that are pursuing climate goals. Could these “pro-business” elected officials be intentionally putting brands in a legal bind where complying with federal and California law puts you in violation of their laws? We'll take a look. We'll talk about that and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

A two-year investigation by the Associated Press digs into the prison labor behind the foods we eat every day. We’ll discuss how incarcerated people’s labor is tied to some of the world’s biggest companies, including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Walmart. Then, we’ll unpack the negotiations over a bipartisan border security deal. And, a wild conspiracy theory involving the NFL, Taylor Swift and the election? Here’s everything we talked about today: “Prisoners in the US are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands” from The Associated Press “Lankford defends bipartisan border security bill after attacks by Trump, GOP” from The Washington Post “OKGOP State Committee Condemns James Lankford” from OKGrassroots “Vivek Goes Full Tinfoil Hat With New Taylor Swift Election Conspiracy” from The Daily Beast “Young Swifties are tuning in to the NFL. Their dads are loving it” from The Washington Post “Walmart’s latest perk for U.S. store managers? Stock grants” from ABC News “Private Equity Is Starting to Share With Workers, Without Taking a Financial Hit” from The New York Times We love to hear from you. Send us your tips and tricks for creating and remembering passwords! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

A two-year investigation by the Associated Press digs into the prison labor behind the foods we eat every day. We’ll discuss how incarcerated people’s labor is tied to some of the world’s biggest companies, including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Walmart. Then, we’ll unpack the negotiations over a bipartisan border security deal. And, a wild conspiracy theory involving the NFL, Taylor Swift and the election? Here’s everything we talked about today: “Prisoners in the US are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands” from The Associated Press “Lankford defends bipartisan border security bill after attacks by Trump, GOP” from The Washington Post “OKGOP State Committee Condemns James Lankford” from OKGrassroots “Vivek Goes Full Tinfoil Hat With New Taylor Swift Election Conspiracy” from The Daily Beast “Young Swifties are tuning in to the NFL. Their dads are loving it” from The Washington Post “Walmart’s latest perk for U.S. store managers? Stock grants” from ABC News “Private Equity Is Starting to Share With Workers, Without Taking a Financial Hit” from The New York Times We love to hear from you. Send us your tips and tricks for creating and remembering passwords! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

A two-year investigation by the Associated Press digs into the prison labor behind the foods we eat every day. We’ll discuss how incarcerated people’s labor is tied to some of the world’s biggest companies, including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Walmart. Then, we’ll unpack the negotiations over a bipartisan border security deal. And, a wild conspiracy theory involving the NFL, Taylor Swift and the election? Here’s everything we talked about today: “Prisoners in the US are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands” from The Associated Press “Lankford defends bipartisan border security bill after attacks by Trump, GOP” from The Washington Post “OKGOP State Committee Condemns James Lankford” from OKGrassroots “Vivek Goes Full Tinfoil Hat With New Taylor Swift Election Conspiracy” from The Daily Beast “Young Swifties are tuning in to the NFL. Their dads are loving it” from The Washington Post “Walmart’s latest perk for U.S. store managers? Stock grants” from ABC News “Private Equity Is Starting to Share With Workers, Without Taking a Financial Hit” from The New York Times We love to hear from you. Send us your tips and tricks for creating and remembering passwords! Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Miami's Tight End Cam McCormick's Unprecedented Ninth Year: We kick off with a discussion on Miami TE Cam McCormick being granted an extraordinary ninth year of eligibility. How does this decision impact college sports, and what does it mean for McCormick's future?Alabama's Transfer Exodus Post-Saban: The show takes a critical look at the University of Alabama's football program in the wake of Nick Saban's retirement. We examine the mass transfer exodus and its implications for Tuscaloosa, exploring the new challenges and realities the team faces.Sports Illustrated's Major Layoffs: The episode also addresses the recent layoffs at Sports Illustrated. What does this mean for the future of sports journalism, and how does it reflect broader trends in the media industry?Prison Labor in Agriculture?: Shifting gears, we investigate the controversial issue of prison convicts being used as field workers. This segment explores the ethical and legal aspects of this practice.Spiritual Insights from Acts Chapter 2: The episode isn't just about sports and current events. We also delve into a spiritual discussion, drawing insights and lessons from Acts chapter 2.A Personal Touch - Derek's Homecoming: Lastly, we share a personal story close to the heart of our host, Norm. We talk about Derek's decision to move back to Elkhart, KS, where Norm resides, and what this homecoming means for them both.Join us for an episode full of deep analysis, thought-provoking discussions, and personal reflections, only on "In the Freezone with Norm.

Marxist is a word that gets thrown around and is often misunderstood. Dr Asatar Blair studied political economy under the well known Marxist Economist Dr Richard Wolff- so who better to discuss the topic with? He currently teaches at Riverside City College. He is also the author of  Prison Labor in the United States: An Economic Analysis. Join us in conversation on political economy from a Marxist point of View. This is part one of a two part series.

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Over the course of the past year, The Work and Us has been conducting surveys of incarcerated people to find out what they're thinking about prison labor, extraction, and freedom. In this conversation scholar-activist Ruth Wilson Gilmore and currently incarcerated organizer Stevie Wilson discuss some of the results, and what they mean for the struggle. This event took place on October 12, 2023. Speakers Ruth Wilson Gilmore is Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences and Director of the Center for Place, Culture, and Politics at the City University of New York Graduate Center. Co-founder of many grassroots organizations including the California Prison Moratorium Project, Critical Resistance, and the Central California Environmental Justice Network, Gilmore is author of the prize-winning Golden Gulag: Prisons, Surplus, Crisis, and Opposition in Globalizing California (UC Press) and the forthcoming book Change Everything (Haymarket) . Recent honors include the SUNY-Purchase College Eugene V. Grant Distinguished Scholar Prize for Social and Environmental Justice (2015-16); the American Studies Association Richard A Yarborough Mentorship Award (2017); The Association of American Geographers Lifetime Achievement Award (2020); and election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2021). Stephen Wilson is a currently incarcerated, Black, queer writer, activist and student. He is a founding member of Dreaming Freedom Practicing Abolition, a network of self-organized prisoner study groups building abolitionist community behind and across prison walls. Follow him on Twitter @AlwaysStevie. Minali Aggarwal is a graduate student worker, organizer, and artist. Her research focuses on race and politics, specifically the ways race is constructed and reified through cultural and political processes and institutions. She is a co-organizer of The Work and Us, an abolitionist participatory research project aimed at understanding and documenting the perspectives of imprisoned people on labor, prison, and the struggle for freedom. Special thanks to the Marguerite Casey Foundation for helping sponsor this talk. This event is co-sponsored by Haymarket Books and Study & Struggle. Watch the live event recording: https://youtu.be/_W2nyvQQ52U Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow us on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks

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After the Civil War, a new form of slavery took hold in the U.S. and lasted more than 60 years. Associated Press reporters Margie Mason and Robin McDowell investigate the chilling history of how Southern states imprisoned mainly Black men, often for minor crimes, and then leased them out to private companies – for years, even decades, at a time. The team talks with the descendant of a man imprisoned in the Lone Rock stockade in Tennessee nearly 140 years ago, where people as young as 12 worked under inhumane conditions in coal mines and inferno-like ovens used to produce iron. This system of forced prison labor enriched the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co. – at the cost of prisoners' lives.  At the state park that sits on the former site of the Lone Rock stockade, relics from the hellish prison are buried beneath the soil. Archeologist Camille Westmont has found thousands of artifacts, such as utensils and the plates prisoners ate off. She has also created a database listing the names of those sent to Lone Rock. A team of volunteers are helping her, including a woman reckoning with her own ancestor's involvement in this corrupt system and the wealth her family benefited from.    The United States Steel Corp. helped build bridges, railroads and towering skyscrapers across America. But the company also relied on forced prison labor. After U.S. Steel took over Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad in 1907, the industrial giant used prison labor for at least five more years. During that time, more than 100 men died while working in its massive coal mining operation in Alabama. U.S. Steel has misrepresented this dark chapter of its history. And it has never apologized for its use of forced labor or the lives lost. The reporters push the company to answer questions about its past and engage with communities near the former mines.  This is an update of an episode that originally aired in September 2022. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter,Facebook and Instagram

North Korea is reportedly gearing up for another nuclear test, as new satellite images suggest that the Punggye-ri nuclear test site is being rebuilt using "slave labor" from Hwasong, the largest prison camp in the country.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Kelli is out this week so Josh Bearman is joining us.Topics include:Rappers snitching on themselves.Peavey Elecronics Corp. prison labor accusations.Florida news.Mad Big Ups: Robbie Robertson, Hareold Hausenfluck, MagooSlaps include: JPEGMAFIA, DannyBrown, redveil, Turnstile, BADBADNOTGOOD, MIAMIPLAYA, Project Pat, Joshua Redman, Carly Rae JepsonDoes It Slap Playlist The Hustle Season on Patreon Our Linktree:::::ADVERTISE ON THE HUSTLE SEASON PODCAST:::::Have a business/event you want to get out to listeners?Are you an out of town band coming to Richmond and want to promote your gig ?? Buy a spot on the Hustle Season Podcast, starts at $25. So easy!!

Today's topic came in from a listener, it was about how to divest from prison labor. So we're going to talk about what prison labor is and how it might be used to create the products that we buy and to address the listener's question, how to divest from prison labor.Links from today's episode:Northstar Asset Management Report "Prison Labor in the United States: An Investor Perspective"https://northstarasset.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/revMay2018_Prison-Labor-in-the-Supply-Chain.pdf Prison Free Fundshttps://prisonfreefunds.org/ Book reco: The New Jim Crow Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexanderhttps://newjimcrow.com/Support the show

Andrew Szeto makes food and zines. Their most recent zine is “Heartbeat of Struggle," part of Kearny Street Workshop's "Dreaming People's History" (www.kearnystreet.org/dreaming-peoples-history). Anti-Eviction Mapping Project: antievictionmap.com | Andrew at Truthout: truthout.org/authors/andrew-szeto | "Fall of the I-Hotel" by Curtis Choy: youtube.com/watch?v=lzrWwvI8JpI | “San Francisco's International Hotel” by Estella Habal: tupress.temple.edu/books/san-francisco-s-international-hotel-2 | “The Prison Industrial Complex and the Global Economy” by Linda Evans and Eve Goldberg: www.freedomarchives.org/Documents/Finder/DOC510_scans/Prison_Labor/510.prison.complex.global.economy.1998.pdf

The latest on deadly stabbings in Davis. A deep dive into legislation overhauling prison labor that may be decided by California voters. The Rosemont High robotics team returns from the World Robotics Championship. Davis stabbings

Flesh ‘N Bold is here again and coming in hot! Drs. Heard & Heard-Garris discuss how we are all likely impacted by prison labor through our consumerism. What do Starbucks, Worker's rights, and penile (aka penal) all have in common? They all show up in this episode, so tune in and find out.In this episode, they also touch on how this form of structural racism leaves its residue on the US immigration system, student athlete's pay, and how to make our society less sick. Take a listen to what and see what you think about the role of Prison Labor in our lives. Like, share, and discuss!Producers: Nevin J. Heard and Nia J. HeardMusic: “Clay”; “LA”; “Sneak Chase” by Podington BearShow notes:References:https://www.aclu.org/news/human-rights/captive-labor-exploitation-of-incarcerated-workershttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/27/slavery-loophole-unpaid-labor-in-prisonshttps://www.freedomunited.org/prison-labor-and-modern-slavery/http://maltajusticeinitiative.org/12-major-corporations-benefiting-from-the-prison-industrial-complex-2/https://corpaccountabilitylab.org/calblog/2020/8/5/private-companies-producing-with-us-prison-labor-in-2020-prison-labor-in-the-us-part-ii

After the Civil War, a new form of slavery took hold in the US and lasted more than 60 years. Associated Press reporters Margie Mason and Robin McDowell investigate the chilling history of how Southern states imprisoned mainly Black men, often for minor crimes, and then leased them out to private companies – for years, even decades, at a time. The team talks with the descendant of a man imprisoned in the Lone Rock stockade in Tennessee nearly 140 years ago, where people as young as 12 worked under inhumane conditions in coal mines and inferno-like ovens used to produce iron. This system of forced prison labor enriched the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad company – at the cost of prisoners' lives.  At the state park that sits on the former site of the Lone Rock stockade, relics from the hellish prison are buried beneath the soil. Archeologist Camille Westmont has found thousands of artifacts, such as utensils and the plates prisoners ate off. She has also created a database listing the names of those sent to Lone Rock. A team of volunteers are helping her, including a woman reckoning with her own ancestor's involvement in this corrupt system and the wealth her family benefited from.    The United States Steel Corporation helped build bridges, railroads and towering skyscrapers across America. But the company also relied on forced prison labor. After US Steel took over Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad in 1907, the industrial giant used prison labor for at least five more years. During that time, more than 100 men died while working in their massive coal mining operation in Alabama. U.S. Steel has misrepresented this dark chapter of its history. And it has never apologized for its use of forced labor or the lives lost. The reporters push the company to answer questions about its past and engage with communities near the former mines.  This is an update of an episode that originally aired September 2022. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/weekly Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

After the Civil War, a new form of slavery took hold in the US and lasted more than 60 years. Associated Press reporters Margie Mason and Robin McDowell investigate the chilling history of how Southern states imprisoned mainly Black men, often for minor crimes, and then leased them out to private companies – for years, even decades, at a time. The team talks with the descendant of a man imprisoned in the Lone Rock stockade in Tennessee nearly 140 years ago, where people as young as 12 worked under subhuman conditions in coal mines and inferno-like ovens used to produce iron. This system of forced prison labor enriched the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad company – at the cost of prisoners' lives.  At the state park that sits on the former site of the Lone Rock stockade, relics from the hellish prison are buried beneath the soil. Archeologist Camille Westmont has found thousands of artifacts, such as utensils and the plates prisoners ate off. She has also created a database listing the names of those sent to Lone Rock. A team of volunteers are helping her, including a woman reckoning with her own ancestor's involvement in this corrupt system and the wealth her family benefited from.    The United States Steel Corporation helped build bridges, railroads and towering skyscrapers across America. But the company also relied on forced prison labor. After U.S. Steel took over Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad in 1907, the industrial giant used prison labor for at least five years. During that time, more than 100 men died while working in their massive coal mining operation in Alabama. U.S. Steel has misrepresented this dark chapter of its history. And it has never apologized for its use of forced labor or the lives lost.The reporters push the company to answer questions about its past and engage with communities near the former mines.  Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/weekly Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Are white people purposely making milk and dairy products more dangerous for people of color? Langston and David shoot the cheese breeze with Curtis Cook (Hulu's This Fool) to explore the startling truths about dairy and dairy farming. We all get sad for the cows and the children.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.