In The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander exposes how mass incarceration in the United States functions as a racial caste system, disproportionately targeting Black and Brown communities. Through extensive research and powerful analysis, Alexander reveals how policies like the War on Drugs perpetuate systemic discrimination under the guise of colorblindness. This episode explores her groundbreaking critique, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the intersections between race, justice, and inequality in America.