EP. 181 – Judith Resnik (Impermissible Punishments)

Professor Judith Resnik and host Teneé Frazier discuss Judith's book 'Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy' – which explores the complex relationship between punishment, democracy, and social justice. Judith, a Professor of Law at Yale Law School, delves into the historical evolution of prisons in the UK, US, and Europe, as well as the role of constitutional law in shaping prisoners' treatment. Their conversation highlights the financial and social costs associated with incarceration, with Judith calling for reform of our penal systems to prevent lasting harm to individuals and communities.

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EP. 181 – Judith Resnik (Impermissible Punishments) is an episode from The Hearing – A Legal Podcast by Thomson Reuters.

This episode is 01:02:28 long.

This episode was published on Sep 22, 2025.

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