#66 "Criminals Burn As Readily As Anyone Else" (2018)

Inmate firefighters in California face dire working conditions and unjust pay while battling devastating wildfires. The podcast humorously critiques the exploitation of prison labor, questioning the ethics of using incarcerated individuals for dangerous jobs. It touches on the hurdles former inmates encounter when seeking jobs after release. The discussion also hilariously explores the absurdity of prison gym culture and critiques pop culture portrayals of masculinity. The dynamics of freedom versus exploitation in prison labor are analyzed, revealing deeper societal implications.