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Glimpses of Prison Life, Through TikTok and TV

We see how glimpses of life behind bars go viral online, and talk with Piper Kerman about creating “Orange is the New Black.”

Inside Story • 03.09.2023

Prison Labor, Low Wages and the Side Hustle

Incarcerated workers turn to side hustles to survive. On the outside, comedian Luenell reflects on her time behind bars — and in show business.

Inside Story • 02.09.2023

Prison Money Diaries: What People Really Make (and Spend) Behind Bars

We asked people in prison to track their earning and spending — and bartering and side hustles — for 30 days. Their accounts reveal a thriving underground economy behind bars.

Life Inside • 08.04.2022

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