Prison Is Based On a 200 Year Old Bad Idea

When Eastern State opened more than 180 years ago, it changed the world.  This was the world's first true “penitentiary,” a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners. Canada looked south of the border and said yes please. Fast forward to today, our incarcerated citizens still live in the legacy of this weird idea.Become a Patron and get access to all our premium content.https://www.patreon.com/canadianpoliticsisboringLeave us a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/canadianpoliticsisboringSocials: twitch.tv/canadianpoliticsisboring/aboutInstagram: https://bit.ly/3yc6ujzTwitter: https://bit.ly/2Wp9IDoOur Merch Store: https://bit.ly/3sTWR7ZCPIB Podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CPIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email [email protected] premium content, socials, merch, to leave a voicemail or message us go to canadaisboring.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.