Why Are So Many Inmates Dying Inside Harris County Jail?

City Cast Houston

May 17, 2023•14 min

--:--

Listen in podcast apps:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Download

Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

We’re only five months into 2023 and 12 inmates have already died inside Harris County Jail. This is coming off 27 deaths in 2022 and an FBI investigation. Why is it so deadly inside our jail system? ABC-13 reporter Pooja Lodhia joins the show to recap her investigation into why so many inmates are dying and what’s being done to fix our jail.

Check out Houston's budget at houstonbudget.cool. You can find out more about today's special meeting and how to watch here.

Our morning newsletter Hey Houston brings updates on local news to you daily. Sign up here.

Make sure you stay connected to us by following us on Twitter and Instagram @CityCastHouston

Or leave us a voicemail/text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! We love hearing from you!

Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!

Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s talk!

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android