Adam Mahoney

In this episode, Adam Mahoney, a reporter at Capital B and author of 'The Wildest Show in the South,' unveils the shocking reality of the Angola prison rodeo, where inmates engage in perilous contests for cash. He delves into the dark legacy of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, originally a slave plantation, and discusses the exploitation and systemic injustices tied to this spectacle. Mahoney highlights the emotional connections forged through arts and crafts, contrasting cultural identities and the ethics of using incarcerated individuals as entertainers.