Why El Salvador accepted US inmates in its mega-prison

Salvadoran President and self-proclaimed “world’s coolest dictator” Nayib Bukele is cozying up to Trump. He’s viewed as a hero on the right for his mass carceral policies.

Credits

Guest:

  • Steven Osuna - professor of sociology at Cal State Long Beach

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Zeke Reed