About this episode

The episode discusses the Louisiana Prison System and related policies, including a call for accountability in Michigan's prison management.

Professors Beck Strah and Eric Bronson discuss the Louisiana Prison System and Gov. Jeff Landry “tough on crime” policies, as well as a call to remove Michigan’s Prison Director due to some deaths at a women’s facility.

People in this episode

Hosts: Beck Strah, Eric Bronson

Topics covered

• Louisiana Prison System
• tough on crime policies
• prison deaths
• government accountability
• criminal justice reform

Keywords

• Louisiana
• prison system
• Jeff Landry
• Michigan
• prison director
• crime policies
• women's facility
• deaths
• government

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan’s Prison Director

Places: Louisiana, Michigan

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