This week on AV, Shaina Luck takes us into a dry cell. It’s a windowless prison cell with no working plumbing. The lights are always on and there’s 24-7 monitoring. Guards wait and watch for days, even weeks for prisoners to expel suspected contraband from their bodies. Some consider dry cells torture.
Sep 2024
'Roll me up in the living room carpet': Minimizing your environmental impact, even after you die
When Wayne Hatcher dies, he won't be going in a casket. And he doesn't want you to go in one either. In this encore presentation of a documentary by Caroline Hillier, Wayne Hatcher, owner of Sunrise Interfaith Cemetery in Halifax, explains why he's pushing for more access to gree ... Show More
26m 19s
Jul 2024
The prison system is broken - how can we fix it?
On this week's podcast, inspired by this opinion column, Vince and Cara discuss their experiences of working with people in prison - the good, and the bad. They explore different prison systems around the world, and ask: how do you balance deferral with rehabilitation and reform? ... Show More
52m 38s
May 12
Episode 1000: Veronica Guerin killer Brian Meehan hopeful for prison release
Veronica Guerin's killer Brian Meehan is gearing up for his release from prison after being transferred to Shelton Abbey open jail where he enjoys rounds of golf, days out, and a private cell unit akin to a self contained apartment.So, has Meehan served his time more than 26 year ... Show More
27m 27s