Bill Keller

Bill Keller, author of 'What's Prison For?' and former executive editor of The New York Times, dives deep into America's complex prison system. He discusses the surge in incarceration rates since the 1970s and highlights the role of race in these trends. Keller emphasizes the waste of human potential behind bars and advocates for rehabilitation over punishment. Comparing U.S. practices to more progressive countries like Norway, he calls for better education and support for nonviolent offenders to reduce recidivism.