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From Prison to Purpose: Unpacking America’s $80 Billion Failure
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Why does America’s $80 billion justice system fail 60% of the time? Dave and Jerremy dive into the human stories behind the numbers, like Kwan’s remarkable turnaround, and expose a system that punishes but doesn’t reform. From their eye-opening visit to a women’s prison to interviews with former inmates, they uncover low-hanging solutions—better training, education—that could change lives. Join the movement to fix a broken system.
Timestamps:
- (00:00) Kicking Off: Dave and Jerremy set the stage for a deep dive into prison reform.
- (00:38) Why It Matters: The hosts share their mission to solve America’s problems.
- (00:59) Prison Reform Unpacked: Dave admits he knew little about the system—until now.
- (01:24) Eyes Opened: A visit to a women’s prison changes everything.
- (02:48) Stories That Stick: Meet Kwan, Jason, and Raphael—former inmates who transformed.
- (04:36) System Failure: 60% recidivism proves punishment isn’t working.
- (07:31) Cop’s Confession: Jordan reveals police training is laughably inadequate.
- (12:33) Storytellers Win: Alex drops a bombshell—justice hinges on who tells the best story.
- (14:57) Education’s Power: Defy Ventures shows how books spark change.
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