Project Censored – Incarceration, Antiracism, and Abolition
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May 29, 2026 · 60 min
About this episode
The episode discusses mass incarceration, antiracism, and abolition through interviews with experts in the field.
On today’s show: First up Wanda Bertram from the Prison Policy Initiative joins the show to talk about what we dont know and what we think we know about mass incarceration. Wanda shares some stats and facts that youll never hear on corporate media, and debunks myths that betray our propagandized thinking. Next up, MiDian Shofner sits down to unpack antiracism, abolition, and reframing what an expert is when it comes to building alternatives to our cruel system. MiDian calls on us to linger in the reality of what this country really is, who we are, and where to look for solutions that benefit the people. — Wanda Bertram is the communications strategist at thePrison Policy Initiative. ThePrison Policy Initiative uses data to highlight the harms of mass incarceration and to spark campaigns for reform of the criminal legal system. MiDian Shofner is the CEO of the Epitome of Black Excellence & Partnership and the Owner/Founder of 8PM Consulting for Humanity. MiDian’s work is founded upon three core pillars designed to catalyze learning, reflection, growth, and societal transformation aimed at educating and empowering individuals to confront and dismantle the insidious forces of racism…
People in this episode
Hosts: Mickey Huff, Eleanor Goldfield
Guests: Wanda Bertram, MiDian Shofner
Topics covered
- mass incarceration
- antiracism
- abolition
- criminal justice reform
- social justice
- media critique
Keywords
- mass incarceration
- antiracism
- abolition
- Prison Policy Initiative
- social justice
- criminal justice
- media critique
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Prison Policy Initiative, Epitome of Black Excellence & Partnership, 8PM Consulting for Humanity
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