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Author Shane Bauer to discuss “American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment,” on April 13

Who's behind the news?

Author Shane Bauer to discuss “American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment,” on April 13

Who's behind the news?

Author Shane Bauer to discuss “American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment,” on April 13

Who's behind the news?

Author Shane Bauer to discuss “American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment,” on April 13

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Bauer, Shane

May 27, 2025

Shane Bauer is best known for his reporting for Mother Jones Magazine, including his work as an undercover Prison Guard which won him a National Magazine Award. Shane Bauer has also spent time reporting in the Middle East and was held hostage in Iran for 3 years. Bauer co-authored a book on this experience called A Sliver of Light.

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Shane Bauer is an American journalist. He is best known for his immersive investigative reporting, including his undercover work in U.S. private prisons, which garnered him a National Magazine Award.

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