Deirdre Conlon

Deirdre Conlon, a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Leeds and co-author of "Immigration Detention, Inc," dives into the troubling intersection of immigration policy and profit. She discusses how private companies are capitalizing on expanded immigration detention funding, influenced significantly by recent legislation. Conlon calls attention to the ethical dilemmas of profiting from detainees, examines the commodification of detention, and explores global trends in privatized systems. The conversation also includes a light-hearted celebration of listener relocations.

Deirdre Conlon, a Professor of human geography at the University of Leeds and co-author of "Immigration Detention, Inc," dives into the controversial world of immigration detention. She reveals how private companies have increasingly profited from the system and the implications of a recent $45 billion spending bill aimed at expanding detention centers. Conlon discusses how local economies intertwine with detention facilities and the ethical concerns surrounding commodifying human lives. Tune in for a personal story celebrating local triumphs and rediscovering community.