Inside Story: Life in Prison, As Told by Formerly Incarcerated People

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For people who have not experienced it, life in prison can seem unimaginable. So reporters who have themselves been incarcerated can offer an important perspective when covering the prison system.

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lawrence Bartley, host of the new series Inside Story, which documents life in the US prison system. The series was created by formerly incarcerated people, and aims to reach audiences both inside and outside the system.

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This episode was produced by Michael Levitt. It was edited by Sarah Handel and William Troop. Audio engineering by Patrick Murray. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.