Jail Psychologist

Episode 26: The Economic Roots of the Masculinity Crisis

For something a little different today I thought I would broach a bit of a controversial topic, not only to give my perspective, but also to show how…

Sep 10 • Jail Psychologist

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August 2026

Episode 25: Indiana's Self-Inflicted Criminal Justice Crisis

Today we’re focusing on Indiana, and the ways in which the state seems to be trying to create the least efficient criminal justice system in the…

Aug 13 • Jail Psychologist

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July 2026

Episode 24: The National Debt is Driving a Mental Health Epidemic

If you read the title of this article and still clicked on it, know that I appreciate you, and your trust in me will be rewarded. I know that the…

Jul 30 • Jail Psychologist

Episode 23: Follow the Money (School Vouchers)

My favorite show when I was in college was the Wire on HBO. Which, if you haven’t seen it, is the best show in the history of television. On the wire…

Jul 16 • Jail Psychologist

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Episode 22: The Competence Crisis

And Why Efforts to Solve it Will Fail

Jul 2 • Jail Psychologist

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June 2026

Episode 21: Jail Psychologist Predicts the Future

Over the past several videos, I’ve laid out a theory about the relationship between wealth concentration and mental health.

Jun 18 • Jail Psychologist

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Episode 20: Why There Are So Few Psychiatric Beds

Why Are There So Few Long-Term Psychiatric Beds?

Jun 5 • Jail Psychologist

May 2026

Episode 19: The Problem with Probation

Today I want to talk about probation.

May 21 • Jail Psychologist

Episode 18: We Can't Arrest Our Way Out of a Homelessness Crisis

Transcript (I’m experimenting with posting the video transcript rather than just giving the bullet points.

May 7 • Jail Psychologist

April 2026

Episode 17: Medicaid Work Requirements and Jails

Medicaid work requirements are often presented as a way to reduce government spending and encourage employment.

Apr 23 • Jail Psychologist

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Episode 16: Why Some Courts Don't Evaluate Competence

And Who Pays For It

Apr 9 • Jail Psychologist

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March 2026

Episode 15: How to Spend $18,000 to Make $250

The Hidden Incentive Between Courts and Jails

Mar 26 • Jail Psychologist

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