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Kevin B. Smith
Leyland and Dorothy H. Olson Chair of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Author of "The Jailer's Reckoning: How Mass Incarceration Is Damaging America."
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Nov 24, 2024
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Kevin B. Smith, "The Jailer's Reckoning: How Mass Incarceration Is Damaging America" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024)
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Kevin B. Smith, Leyland and Dorothy H. Olson Chair of Political Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, dives deep into the harsh realities of mass incarceration. He explores how societal decisions have made the U.S. the world’s leading jailer, highlighting shocking disparities, such as a man facing 70 years for stealing a tuna sandwich. Smith discusses the socio-economic impacts, the historical shifts in criminal justice policy, and how examining global penal systems could inspire reform. He urges listeners to reconsider the costs and consequences of current practices.
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