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Private Prisons, Finance Ghouls and The Bezzle, with Cory Doctorow

It Could Happen Here

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Island Billionaire's Bison Misadventure and Financial Schemes

This chapter follows the story of a billionaire on Catalina Island making uninformed decisions with bison, leading to a series of schemes involving forbidden fast food, a real estate baron, and a controlled demolition. The narrative delves into the evolution of the private prison system, discussing inmate treatment changes, financial scams, the 'bezel' concept, the California three strikes rule, and the financial implications of mass incarceration.

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