The pipeline to prison

The pipeline to prison

Matt sits down with John Pfaff, professor and author of Locked In, an influential and important 2017 book about mass incarceration in America. The two discuss some common misconceptions about America's prison population, three different meanings of the term "broken windows," and what might be the true cause of the current trending rise in violent crime across the nation. Resources: Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration and How to Achieve Real Reform by John Pfaff (2017; Basic Books) Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America by Jill Levoy (2015; One World) "Crime and Punishment: An Economic Approach" by Gary S. Becker (Journal of Political Economy v. 76 no. 2, Mar.-Apr. 1968) Uneasy Peace: The Great Crime Decline, the Renewal of City Life, and the Next War on Violence by Patrick Sharkey (2019; W.W. Norton) The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs (1961) "Broken Windows: The police and neighborhood safety" by George L. Kelling and James Q. Wilson (March 1982; The Atlantic) Guest: John Pfaff (@JohnFPfaff), author; professor, Fordham Law School Host: Matt Yglesias (@mattyglesias), Slowboring.com Credits: Erikk Geannikis, Editor and Producer As the Biden administration gears up, we'll help you understand this unprecedented burst of policymaking. Sign up for The Weeds newsletter each Friday: vox.com/weeds-newsletter. The Weeds is a Vox Media Podcast Network production. Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a contribution to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts About Vox Vox is a news network that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Follow Us: Vox.com Facebook group: The Weeds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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AHCApalooza

AHCApalooza

Sarah, Ezra, and Matt discuss how to pronounce the big new Republican health law, plus analyze its content and the puzzling politics surrounding its introduction.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Mar 20171h 9min

Don't Call It a State of the Union

Don't Call It a State of the Union

Sarah, Ezra, and Matt try to discuss Donald Trump's address to a joint session of congress through the lens of actual policy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Mar 20171h 4min

Death Panel If You Do, Death Panel If You Don't

Death Panel If You Do, Death Panel If You Don't

Sarah, Ezra, and Matt talk fake news, town hall protests, and research on why your cell phone bill is so high.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Feb 20171h 15min

Weeds in the Wild: Sarah Goes to Kentucky

Weeds in the Wild: Sarah Goes to Kentucky

In another episode of their new podcast, Sarah and Vox's Liz Scheltens explore why Obamacare enrollees in Kentucky voted for Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Feb 201714min

Privet, Amerika!

Privet, Amerika!

Sarah, Ezra, and Matt talk about the latest Russia-related scandal engulfing the Trump administration, the White House's lack of progress on policy, and new research on how Medicaid expansion reduced the divorce rate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Feb 20171h 7min

The Time Traveling Emanuel Brothers

The Time Traveling Emanuel Brothers

Sarah, Ezra, and Matt talk about anti-Trump protests, cabinet confirmations, and health insurance age rating (exciting!)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Feb 20171h 21min

SCOTUS, DBCFT, and Hitler's Highways

SCOTUS, DBCFT, and Hitler's Highways

Sarah, Ezra, and Matt talk about Neil Gorsuch, a controversial tax reform idea, and Nazi infrastructure building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Feb 20171h 12min

The Don't-Call-It-A-Muslim-Ban

The Don't-Call-It-A-Muslim-Ban

Dara Lind joins Ezra and Matt to discuss Donald Trump's latest crackdown on immigrants and refugees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

30 Jan 201741min

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