The Abolition Conversation

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Serious explorations of what abolishing prisons, police, or other institutions might actually look like in practice. Features abolitionists, skeptics, and people directly impacted by incarceration in substantive discussions. Moves beyond slogans to examine the hard questions about safety, accountability, and transformation.

27/12/2025

Abolition in Housing: Towards Equitable Living Spaces

In this episode, we delve into the realm of housing, exploring the concept of abolition in this context. We discuss how housing inequities contribute to systemic oppression and how abolitionist principles can be applied to create equitable, safe, and affordable living spaces. Join us as we engage with housing experts, abolitionists, and those directly impacted by housing disparities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 min
19/12/2025

Abolition in Healthcare: A Path to Equitable Health Access

In this episode, we delve into the realm of healthcare, exploring how abolitionist principles can be applied to create a more equitable and accessible health system. We'll discuss the barriers that currently exist, the potential impacts of a health system free from these barriers, and how such a system could be implemented in practice. Joining us will be healthcare professionals, abolitionists, and individuals who have experienced these barriers firsthand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 min
18/10/2025

Abolition and the Environment: A Green Perspective

This episode delves into the intersection of abolitionist thought and environmental justice. We explore how the abolition of certain institutions can contribute to a greener, more sustainable world. Featuring conversations with environmental activists, abolitionists, and scholars, we discuss the potential of abolitionist practices to address climate change and environmental degradation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 min
11/10/2025

Abolition and the Economy: A Path to Financial Equality

In this episode, we delve into the economic implications of abolition. We explore how the abolition of prisons and police can lead to financial equality and the redistribution of wealth. We'll be joined by economists, abolitionists, and social justice advocates to discuss the potential economic impact of abolition on marginalized communities and the society at large. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 min
04/10/2025

Abolition and Mental Health: A New Perspective

In this episode, we delve into the intersection of abolition and mental health, exploring how the abolitionist movement can influence and reshape mental health institutions. We'll engage with mental health professionals, abolitionists, and those who have experienced the mental health system firsthand, discussing the potential for a more compassionate, person-centered approach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 min
27/09/2025

Abolition in Education: Rethinking Discipline

In this episode, we delve into the school-to-prison pipeline and explore how abolitionist principles can be applied to transform educational institutions. We'll talk with educators, students, and reform advocates about alternatives to punitive discipline and how to foster safe, supportive learning environments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 min
20/09/2025

The Future of Abolition

In this final episode, we'll look ahead to the future of the abolitionist movement, exploring both the promising signs of progress and the formidable obstacles that remain. We'll hear from a diverse range of abolitionists, including those directly impacted by incarceration, about their visions for a world without prisons or police - and the concrete steps they're taking to get there. We'll also grapple with the skepticism and resistance that the abolitionist agenda often faces, examining the political, cultural, and psychological barriers to transformative change. Ultimately, this episode will wrestle with the question of whether the abolitionist dream is truly achievable, and what it will take to realize it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 min
13/09/2025

Building Alternatives to Prisons and Police

This episode explores the concrete alternatives that abolitionists are developing to replace prisons, jails, and police departments. We'll hear from organizers, activists, and policy experts about the wide range of community-based programs, mutual aid networks, and transformative institutions they're building to address social problems, promote public safety, and foster collective care. From violence interruption initiatives and restorative justice hubs to cooperative housing and worker-owned enterprises, we'll unpack how these alternative approaches center human needs, collective resilience, and a vision of true public safety beyond the punitive logics of the criminal legal system. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 min
06/09/2025

Reckoning with Harm and Accountability

This episode grapples with the thorny questions of how to address harm and ensure accountability in an abolitionist framework. We'll hear from survivors, community organizers, and restorative justice practitioners about the limitations of traditional criminal justice approaches and the alternatives they're building. We'll explore models of transformative justice that prioritize healing, prevention, and collective responsibility over punishment and retribution. And we'll unpack the tensions and tradeoffs involved in moving away from policing and incarceration, considering how to balance the needs of victims, the humanity of those who've caused harm, and the safety of communities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 min
30/08/2025

The Origins of Abolition Thought

This episode explores the historical roots and philosophical foundations of the abolitionist movement. We'll trace the evolution of abolitionist ideas from early anti-slavery activists to modern-day prison abolitionists, examining how the core principles of human dignity, collective liberation, and transformative justice have been articulated and applied across different contexts. We'll hear from historians and theorists who situate the abolitionist tradition within broader social and political movements, uncovering the radical visions for a world without cages that have been marginalized or misunderstood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 min

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Serious explorations of what abolishing prisons, police, or other institutions might actually look like in practice. Features abolitionists, skeptics, and people directly impacted by incarceration in substantive discussions. Moves beyond slogans to examine the hard questions about safety, accountability, and transformation.

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The Abolition Conversation