Bloomberg Cuts Ties With Vendor That Used Prisoners To Phone Bank

The transcript discusses how Michael Bloomberg's 2020 campaign used prison labor for phone banking, a practice revealed by The Intercept. The campaign subcontracted a company, Procom, which used inmates in Oklahoma to make calls. Bloomberg's campaign claimed ignorance of this practice and ended the relationship upon discovery. Procom stated that their program provides job training for inmates. Critics argue that using prison labor is exploitative, and Bloomberg's campaign should have been aware of their supply chain. The transcript also touches on Bloomberg's political background, including his entry into the 2020 Democratic primary and his controversial support of stop and frisk policing, for which he has since apologized.

What was the role of Procam in Bloomberg's campaign?

What did Bloomberg claim about his knowledge of the subcontractor's practices?

How did Bloomberg's campaign respond upon learning about the use of prison labor?

What concerns did Alex Friedman express regarding the use of prison labor?

What criticisms have been directed at Bloomberg regarding his past policing strategies?