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4714 - Why is the U.S. reluctant to adopt the Scandinavian prison model?

Get ready for your aha moment: Every weekday, host Meghna Chakrabarti pierces your news bubble to expose the whole story. Getting answers to the questions that need to be asked, examining our history and the human condition. No topic is too complicated or off the table. It’s all On Point.

4714 - Why is the U.S. reluctant to adopt the Scandinavian prison model?

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Why is the U.S. reluctant to adopt the Scandinavian prison model?

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