Matthew Vernon Whalen
Writer and oral historian focusing on prisons in Alabama, author of Bullock: Chronicles of Deprivation and Despair in an American Prison, and an investigator of prison conditions and carceral policy.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 23min
Bullock: Chronicles of Deprivation and Despair in an American Prison
Matthew Vernon Whalen, a writer and oral historian who investigates Alabama prisons, presents a vivid, interview-driven portrait of life inside Bullock Correctional Facility. He probes mental health collapse, sewage and infrastructure failure, violence and drug corruption. The conversation also explores racial dynamics, informal prisoner protections, and how daily survival shapes inner life.
