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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

Out of Prison, TikTok Influencers Are Reshaping How We Think About Life Behind Bars

But a dearth of content creators of color raises questions about the app’s algorithm.

Inside Out • 04.07.2022

Kentucky Judge Amber Wolf On Her Newfound Internet Stardom

“All judges are human beings under that robe.”

Q&A • 08.10.2016

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