S2E12 Dangerous
Summary
John Kiriakou details his unjust placement in a high-security prison due to a flawed Bureau of Prisons designation, arguing the system is corrupt and designed to suppress grievances. He exposes systemic medical neglect, sharing harrowing stories of inmates dying from ignored heart attacks and cancer. Kiriakou critiques the U.S. prison industrial complex, highlighting excessive sentencing and the political failure to reform drug laws, while teasing an upcoming interview with Paul Wright.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Zen, BetterHelp, and Lioness
The cynical BOP grievance system
Unjust Public Safety Factor designation
Espionage charges vs. actual danger
BOP medical negligence and legal obligations
Bunkmate Frank's ignored heart attack
Sponsors: Quo, Cologuard, and Costard
Larry's untreated back pain and disability
Host's dangerous diabetes medication error
Systemic denial of care and sponsor Quo
Dave's kidney cancer and Carvana ad
Whistleblowing and mass incarceration stats
Heroin dealer comparison and closing credits
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