Show Notes
Tocqueville saw America’s faith in its own democracy as a vital force. But these days the majority of Americans think the country is headed in the wrong direction. Can a group of maximum security prisoners in Sing Sing offer a vision of how to get back on track?
Guests and Hosts
John Prideaux, The Economist’s US Editor Sean Pica, executive director of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Jean Frantz, prisoner at Sing Sing Correctional Facility
Topics
Alexis de Tocqueville’s views on voluntary associations Sing Sing prison education programme Prisoners’ views on the American dream
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