5 episodes

Go behind the numbers of mass incarceration in America, in this 4-part series hosted by CNN's Van Jones. Hear from a range of voices, as Van and his guests explore what's behind the staggering number of individuals locked in the criminal justice system, and discuss solutions to what has become a national epidemic. And for more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," on CNN and CNN.com/go, or visit www.cnn.com/redemption.

Incarceration, Inc. with Van Jones CNN

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.3 • 136 Ratings

Go behind the numbers of mass incarceration in America, in this 4-part series hosted by CNN's Van Jones. Hear from a range of voices, as Van and his guests explore what's behind the staggering number of individuals locked in the criminal justice system, and discuss solutions to what has become a national epidemic. And for more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," on CNN and CNN.com/go, or visit www.cnn.com/redemption.

    #1

    #1

    Over 2.2 million people are behind bars in America. That's a prison population rate of 655 for every 100,000 residents. In other words, when it comes to locking folks up, the United States is #1. In part one of our 4-part series, we explore how the land of the free became the home of the incarcerated. For more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," airing Sunday nights at 9 PM ET/PT on CNN and CNN.com/go, or visit www.cnn.com/redemption.
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    • 25 min
    4.5 Million

    4.5 Million

    An estimated 4.5 million adults are under community supervision in the United States. That's 1 out of every 55 adults in America on probation or parole. In part two of our 4-part series, we explore the origin of community supervision and talk to individuals who have experienced parole and probation firsthand. For more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," airing Sunday nights at 9 PM ET/PT on CNN and CNN.com/go, or visit www.cnn.com/redemption.
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    • 30 min
    $270 Billion

    $270 Billion

    It's a $270 billion industry, but how exactly do you make a profit from locking folks up? In part three of our 4-part series, we break down the cost of incarceration in America, for both taxpayers and those who end up behind bars, and we take a hard look at how prison became big business. For more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones," airing Sunday nights at 9 PM ET/PT on CNN and CNN.com/go, or visit www.cnn.com/redemption.
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    • 25 min
    5 Principles

    5 Principles

    In the final episode of our 4-part series, we discuss a multitude of solutions for reforming mass incarceration in America, including the First Step Act and restorative justice. For more on the criminal justice system, check out "The Redemption Project with Van Jones" on CNN.com/go or visit www.cnn.com/redemption.
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    • 38 min
    Introducing Incarceration, Inc. with Van Jones

    Introducing Incarceration, Inc. with Van Jones

    Go behind the numbers of mass incarceration in America, in this 4-part series hosted by CNN's Van Jones. Coming soon.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
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    • 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
136 Ratings

136 Ratings

Juliabookz ,

Thank you

Van Jones is the best! I also watched his redemption project and it’s incredible.

zieglep ,

Education is needed

Excellent podcast. Watched the Redemption series on CNN. This brings info to the listener that is much needed. Thank you Van Jones for your work!

Cold in the north ,

Much Needed Podcast

Thank you for talking about this much needed subject. There’s another podcast that’s like nothing else out there. It’s a guy behind bars who reconnected with a childhood friend

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