Prison food is kind of a joke, like airplane food. But there are real consequences involved. Let's get into it in today's short stuff.
This Short Stuff episode digs into the surprisingly serious problem of prison food in America, where over 2 million incarcerated people are fed on shockingly tight budgets of just $1.20 to $3 per day. Josh and Chuck explore why serving nutritious meals isn't just a moral issue but actually saves taxpayers money in the long run by reducing diet-related health problems, plus they uncover how outsourcing food preparation to companies has made prison meals worse than ever—think pre-packaged, high-sodium, protein-deficient trays that would make airline food look gourmet. The guys also touch on the real challenges of accommodating dietary restrictions and religious needs in prison systems, and reveal some wild stats like how a Thanksgiving meal in one Arizona county cost just 56 cents per person.
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