CUNY School of Law professor and director of the Criminal Defense Clinic, Steven Zeidman asks "why are we the world's largest jailers?" with aged inmates and a system based on punishment and vengeance. Zeidman applauds Gov. Cuomo's clemency initiative as a direct and costeffective way to deal with mass incarceration. (Taped: 08/23/16)

Ronnie M. Eldridge, articulate, outspoken, and passionate member of the New York City Council from 1989 to 2001, hosts this series which covers the issues and institutions, the people and politics of New York City.

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