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The hosts discuss the book "Governing Through Crime" by Jonathan Simon, which explores how the war on crime has transformed American democracy. They analyze an episode of NCIS as propaganda designed to reinforce the idea that "once a con, always a con," discouraging the hiring of former inmates and supporting the prison-industrial complex.
California Inmate Healthcare Costs and Unemployment
California reportedly spends $800 million annually on healthcare for ex-convicts, a figure contrasted against the struggles of working citizens facing 15% unemployment. The hosts predict a healthcare bill will eventually pass due to the intense political pressure being applied by the Obama administration.
