Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln author/political scientist Kevin B. Smith is my very special guest!

Author/political scientist from Univ. of Nebraska-Lincoln Kevin B. Smith talks about his latest release “The Jailer’s Reckoning: How Mass Incarceration is Damaging America” explaining why the US has become the biggest jailer in the world and how it was accelerated by various partisan & socio-demographic trends that shaped the political environment include different styles of incarceration (including the Auburn system), ,naming five state that has the lowest incarceration rate, inmates used as a source of cheap labor, president Trump’s stand on voting right for the incarcerated, and how the title of the book is hurting the economy while taking a toll and families and the lessons to be learned from other countries! Dr. Smith has also authored/co-authored nine books who studies political psychology & public policy and his current research includes the impact of political engagement, the moral psychology of ideology, partnership, and mass incarceration! Check out the amazing Kevin B. Smith and his latest release on all major platforms and www.kevinbsmith.com today! #kevinbsmith #author #politicalscientist #universityofnebraskalincoln #thejailersreckoning #massincarceration #political #presidenttrump #auburnsystem #crime #prison #incarceration #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerkevinbsmith #themikewagnershowkevinbsmith