On the newest episode of The Legal Lens podcast, I am joined by attorney Alec Karakatsanis, Founder and Executive Director of @civrightscorps, as the organization marks its 10-year anniversary.
Through our conversation, we discuss why he rejects the term “criminal justice system” in favor of what he calls the “punishment bureaucracy,” along with landmark cash-bail victories, the new “Right to Hug” campaign, and the larger question of how wealth-based detention shapes public safety and fairness.
This clip focuses on the idea that change happens when people come together. Alec describes why community, accountability, and shared purpose matter when systems feel overwhelming.
Listen now on all major streaming platforms: linktr.ee/areddock