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Jumaane Williams & Hell Gate: What’s Next for Rikers Jail?

Season 4 Episode 407 | 26m 46s

The plan to permanently close Rikers in New York City and replace it with four borough facilities has hit roadblocks. Why is it so hard to close a jail? Joining Laura to discuss the local and national implications of this story are Journalist Nick Pinto, co-founder of the worker-owned news outlet Hell Gate, and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, who helped pass the law to close the jail.

Aired: 03/31/23 | Expires: 04/05/24
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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How do we lessen insecurity and expand security both as individuals and as a society?
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