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There’s more to prison jobs than pounding out license plates and slinging cafeteria food

Running a prison takes a lot of work, and not just by the staff running the place. At San Quentin inmates work regular jobs, earn pennies on the hour and often supplement their income with a side hustle.

Thanks to everyone who shared their stories with us for this episode: David Jarrell, Jaime Acosta, Leslie Nelson, Billy β€œCowboy” Terry, John Levin, Sandy β€œRashid” Lockheart, Chief Jeff Huff, Amika Mota and CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz.

This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams, David Jassy, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, E. Phil Phillips and Aaron "Showtime" Taylor.

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