Adjusting to life out of prison can be challenging for people who’ve just completed their sentence. Could providing them with a basic income help them get back on their feet —and keep them out of jail?
Plus, Temple Terrace’s newly discovered breathing risk, the story of a Tampa soccer great and a plan to resurrect Haslem’s bookstore.
The cost of mass incarceration
(0:00) New research underscores inequities in the criminal justice system, where the impact of prison extends beyond release. In Gainesville, programs are helping people rebuild. We talk with advocates about reform, economic justice and efforts to break down systemic barriers facing the formerly incarcerated.
GUESTS:
- Wanda Bertram, Prison Policy Initiative communications strategist
- Kevin Scott, Community Spring director of guaranteed income
Uncovering a toxic neighbor
(12:04) An investigation by the Tampa Bay Times found a medical sterilization plant has been releasing ethylene oxide since 2016. More than 170,000 people lived within range, many unaware of the hazardous gas. The reporter talks about his findings…