How Rikers Island Took New York City Hostage w/ Jarrod Shanahan, part 1
Party Girls · Jamie Peck and Sam Beard
October 5, 202247m 14s
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Show Notes
<p>Jamie and Jorge speak with author, educator, and activist <a href="http://www.jarrodshanahan.com/">Jarrod Shanahan</a> about his book, "<a href="https://www.versobooks.com/books/3781-captives">Captives: How Rikers Island Took New York City Hostage</a>," out now on Verso. In part 1 of this interview, Jarrod explains how the now-infamous prison at Rikers Island began as a reform, and why he chose to focus on the tenure of the progressive Anna M. Kross, who served as New York City's Commissioner of Correction from 1953-1966.</p>
<p>Part 2 is out for patrons on Friday!</p>
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