Episode 65: Counting Lines

Illustration by Antwan Williams

Going to prison in your home country can be disorienting enough. What about when you’re new to the culture, don’t speak the language, and are thousands of miles from family and friends? Three Americans describe their experiences of incarceration in Japan, Thailand, and Iran.

Thanks to Richard Solomon, Peter Roles, Linda, and Sarah Shourd for talking with us for this episode. Thanks also to Tare “Cancun” Beltran Chuc.

This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams and Rhashiyd Zinnamon.

As always, big thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Warden Ron Broomfield for their support of the show.

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You can download the episode here and find the transcript here.