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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2024 · 56 MIN

Behind Bars: Unveiling the History of the Prison System with Professor Ashley Rubin

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Behind Bars: Unveiling the History of the Prison System with Professor Ashley RubinDelve into the intricate history of the prison system with esteemed guest Professor Ashley Rubin, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and coeditor of Law and Society Review. Join us as we unravel the complexities and evolution of incarceration, shedding light on its societal impact and implications for justice. Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand’s philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand’s teachings.Explore his work and journey further through his books: “Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X “View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj

Behind Bars: Unveiling the History of the Prison System with Professor Ashley RubinDelve into the intricate history of the prison system with esteemed guest Professor Ashley Rubin, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and coeditor of Law and Society Review. Join us as we unravel the complexities and evolution of incarceration, shedding light on its societal impact and implications for justice. Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand’s philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand’s teachings.Explore his work and journey further through his books: “Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X “View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj

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