Resnik, Giammatteo, and Harrington discuss the boundaries of state power in prison systems

Judith Resnik, John Giammatteo, and Alexandra Harrington come together in Episode 54 to discuss Resnik's book, Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy. Their conversation is about how prisons evolved as institutions shaped by democratic ideals while simultaneously undermining them. Considering the role of law in structuring punishment, they talk about the ongoing struggle to define the boundaries between permissible and impermissible state power. For transcription, please visit Baldy Center Podcast Episode 54