About this episode
Former inmate Paul Smith discusses the harsh realities of federal prison life in America and its impact on human behavior.
Former inmate Paul Smith talks about what it is like to be thrust into federal prison in America. How the environment can turn seemingly normal, average men into savages who act and treat others in an inhuman manner.
People in this episode
Host: John W. Taylor
Guest: Paul Smith
Topics covered
- federal prison
- inmate experience
- human behavior
- true crime
- society
- culture
Keywords
- federal prison
- inmate
- Paul Smith
- true crime
- human behavior
- society
- culture
Mentioned in this episode
Places: America
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