Interview with Professor Paul Butler, Author and Former D.C. Prosecutor

Joining us this week is Paul Butler, a professor at George Washington University Law School, former DC prosecutor and author of the book, Let’s Get Free: A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice. Professor Butler believes the criminal justice system is in desperate need of reform, calling it a “meat grinder driven by emotion rather than logic.” After working for the Department of Justice, he has first-hand experience in how the mass incarceration of predominantly minority communities is not the solution to fighting and reducing crime. Professor Butler argues that punishment is not always a deterrent and that incarceration is now often seen as a right of passage for young individuals. We will be discussing the implications of his arguments for juveniles and the criminal justice system itself. Join us this live Thursday at 4:30 PM EST for what will be an eye-opening show.