What's Next for The Private Prison Industry Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email On Thursday, the Justice Department announced it would end the use of private prisons after determining they are less safe and effective than federally run prisons. ( Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock ) Produced by Dana Roberson Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC