Freedom of Information 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 What Happened in Charlotte The Manhunt Message Fighting the Specter of Terror Organizing a National Prison Strike From Behind Bars The Trouble With Reporting On Prisons Great is Peter Thiel and Most Worthy of Praise 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 WNYC Studios