Prison News 5/25/26

Movie May-nute: Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)

Professors Eric Bronson and Beck Strah discuss Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017).

Prison News 5/25/26

Professors Beck Strah and Eric Bronson discuss the Louisiana Prison System and Gov. Jeff Landry “tough on crime” policies, as well as a call to remove Michigan’s Prison Director due to some deaths at a women’s facility.

Movie May-nute: Animal Factory (2000)

Professors Eric Bronson and Beck Strah discuss Steve Buscemi's Animal Factory (2000)

Prison News 5/11/26

Professors Beck Strah and Eric Bronson discuss a Louisiana Sheriff accused of malfeasance, Bronson’s recent student trip to the Angola Prison rodeo, Angola’s unfortunate conversion to migrant detention, and a mother’s attempt to break her son from prison.

Jared Fogel Goes to Jail (feat. Spenser Hodge)

Professor Beck Strah, Producer Brit, and Media Consultant Spenser Hodge discuss former Subway mascot Jared Fogel, his rise, his media coverage, his cultural impact, his crimes, and of course: his imprisonment. Producer Brit also reviews Crime 101 (2026).  Follow Spenser on IG: @numetalkvlt