Why is the U.S. reluctant to adopt the Scandinavian prison model?
Why is the U.S. reluctant to adopt the Scandinavian prison model?  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Thu Apr 23 2026
Description: A handful of states from California, Pennsylvania to Maine have tried to adopt a more rehabilitative Scandinavian prison model. But such models have failed to be replicated at large scale. Why? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint