Ep. 256: are prisons obsolete? (w/ Sheryl Weikal)

In an episode years in the making, we finally tackle the question of what prison abolition is and whether it would actually work, with the help of "The Leftist Lawyer" Sheryl Weikal! But first, Corrigan tells the true story behind the legend of John Henry and how it ties into the modern prison industrial complex. Highlights: [0:00] Corrigan tells Marko and Sheryl the true history behind the legend of John Henry[39:52] We learn about Sheryl's work as a Pay-What-You-Can lawyer and talk about prison abolition Stuff we referenced: Steel Drivin' Man: John Henry, The Untold Story of An American Legend by Scott Reynolds Nelson The Muddled Distinction Between De Jure and De Facto Segregation Racial covenants, a relic of the past, are still on the books across the country When Authorities Dunked Outspoken Women in Water The Legend of John Henry: Talcott, WV