E71 - CORRUPTION IN AMERICA’S PRISONS | Ep71 | Going Rogue with Lara Logan

How BOP Director Bill Marshall is battling Congress to reform one of the worst institutions in America.

 

Marshall dives into the urgent and complex challenges shaking the federal prison system, from rampant staff misconduct and contraband smuggling to chronic understaffing and inadequate healthcare. He unveils bold reforms aimed at boosting accountability, revitalizing staff morale, and transforming inmate rehabilitation, tackling tough issues like drug overdoses, mental health crises, and reentry hurdles head-on. The conversation pulls no punches, delving into past abuses, compassionate release, and the tangled realities of incarceration. Marshall champions transparency, humane treatment, and relentless m...