Why Does the U.S. Have Such an Insanely Large Prison Population?

Uncover the harsh reality of mass incarceration in the US! Explore shocking stats, and misguided policies, and discover how Norway's rehabilitation-focused model offers a transformative alternative. 0:00 Intro 2:33 The Problem is Not the War on Drugs or Private Prisons 4:04 What's Actually Happening and How Did It Start? 8:12 Tough on Crime 14:17 Half a Million Held Convicted of No Crime 20:06 Private Prisons 24:30 Shooting Yourself in the Foot and How to Fix It 39:40 A Country That Has Fixed It With Remarkable Results and How They Did It 47:54 Bonus Fact