Eric King
An activist and author who served federal prison time and spent years in solitary and ADX Florence; he wrote about his experiences and speaks about prison, control units, and abolition.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 49min
I Thought I’d Die Inside ADX, America’s Supermax Prison | Eric King
Eric King, activist and author who spent years in solitary and at ADX Florence, shares his story. He recounts radicalization, the firebombing that led to his sentence, brutal clashes with staff, and life inside supermax isolation. Short, intense stories reveal control units, transfers, and the cost of fighting the system.
Nov 25, 2025 • 1h 1min
Eric King, "A Clean Hell: Anarchy and Abolition in America’s Most Notorious Dungeon" (PM Press, 2025)
Eric King, an anarchist activist and author, shares his harrowing experiences from the notorious federal supermax ADX Florence, where he endured brutal conditions and isolation. He discusses how this prison designed to erase social life cripples both personal and collective resilience among inmates. King highlights the importance of daily routines as acts of resistance and emphasizes empathy for all prisoners, regardless of their past. He also explores the necessity of support networks and calls for compassionate actions towards incarcerated individuals.
