# John Pfaff

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RCR Episode 188: Teaching programming using retrocomputers

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Jack Nutting Topic: Learning programming using retrocomputers Learning programming today using retrocomputing technology? Is this a good idea? Topic and feedback notes: Beginning Programming Using Retro Computing (Gerald Friedland) MicroM8…

Episode 1 | Power: Political Context and Impact

In 1994, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (better known as the Crime Bill) was supported by liberals and considered "soft on crime" by conservatives. Yet, the bill is widely criticized today. This episode unpacks the legislation and examines the impact it actually had. Plus, we tak…

Episode 2 | People: Who is Most Affected by Mass Incarceration

"Felon," "thug," "superpredator," "criminal"—these are the ways politicians often talk about people convicted of crimes. As a result, most people don't have a clear picture of who is actually affected by mass incarceration and what it's like to be incarcerated. We look at the people entangled in th…

Episode 3 | Place: Families, Communities, and Beyond

When a person is caught up in the criminal legal system, they aren't the only one who suffers. We look at the ripple effects of mass incarceration and how system involvement can affect a person's family, neighborhood, and broader community. Hosted by: Josie Duffy Rice, Journalist and Writer …

Episode 4 | Progress: The Fight Against Mass Incarceration

We look at the fight against mass incarceration and talk to leaders in the field about the progress we've made so far. Our guests look to the future and imagine an America without the scourge of mass incarceration. Hosted by: Josie Duffy Rice, Journalist and Writer Featuring: Daryl V. Atk…

Devoted Father and Husband Stolen by PFS: John Pfaff’s Tragic Story

Kelly shares her story about her late husband John, who tragically took his life after developing Post Finasteride Syndrome. Post-Finasteride Syndrome is the current term for a rare syndrome characterized by devastating physical, neurological, and sexual side effects that persist and progress even…

The Urge to Punish and Criminal Justice Reform

It's easy to want to throw the book at someone who's engaged in some egregious conduct, but it's harder to understand what even seemingly minor punishments entail. Author and criminal justice scholar John Pfaff discusses the incentives inherent in the way criminal justice is carried out in America.…

Prison Reform, Mass Incarceration, and the History of ICE

Trent and Caitlin speak with Professor John Pfaff, author of "Locked In: The True Causes of Mass Incarceration—and How to Achieve Real Reform." They talk about prisons, militarized police, and ICE in today's political climate. Resources: John's book https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-p…

The SF Progressive Prosecutor Recall Means A Lot (Or Not)

How much should the recall of San Francisco's progressive district attorney be seen as a bellwether for progressivism around the country? On Today's Show:John Pfaff, professor at the Fordham University School of Law, shares his analysis of what the recall of San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin means for…

11: Why Do Americans Trust Punishment More Than Rehabilitation and What is the Prison Industrial Complex?

Michael sits down with former Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt for a thoughtful conversation about the purpose of prison, the prison industrial complex, public safety, rehabilitation, recidivism, race, addiction, and the difficult decisions prosecutors make every day. Together, the…