A new experiment in remote work … from the inside
Episode
28 min
Read time
2 min
Topics
Remote Work, Psychology & Behavior, Science & Discovery
AI-Generated Summary
What It Covers
Maine launches first program allowing incarcerated people to work remote jobs for market wages, with workers earning six-figure salaries while serving prison sentences.
Notable Moment
Preston Thorpe passes background check easier than other candidates because his nine years in prison means no recent violations like parking tickets appear.
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