In this episode, we dive into the shadowy world of prison labor in the U.S.—an often overlooked yet enormously productive workforce responsible for generating $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services annually. The report from CBS Sunday Morning uncovers how, at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, incarcerated workers manufacture popular denim workwear under the brand Prison Blues, all while some of these laborers are not even compensated for their efforts. As correspondent Luke Burbank reveals, "indentured servitude is still legal in the U.S.," shedding light on a practice that benefits both those behind bars and various segments of the economy outside prison walls.

Key Points:

• Incarcerated workers produce $2 billion in goods and $9 billion in services each year.
• Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution is home to inmates creating the popular denim workwear brand Prison Blues.
• The practice of using prison labor is framed as a form of "indentured servitude," which remains legal in the U.S.
• Some incarcerated individuals are not paid for their labor, highlighting significant ethical and economic debates.
• The investigation by CBS Sunday Morning offers a broader look at America's hidden workforce, delving into the intersection of justice, economics, and human rights.
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