Episode 3: Heroes of American Dissent

American Dissent

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Last summer, something monumental happened. One of Uncuffed's founding producers, Greg Eskridge, came home after more than 30 years in prison. In this episode we’ll bring you back to that emotional day last summer when he walked out of the San Quentin gates, free at last. Our work in prisons is supported by the California Arts Council, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, independent foundations, and donations from listeners like you. Learn more, sign up for Uncuffed news, and support the program at www.weareuncuffed.org Follow us @WeAreUncuffed on Instagram and Facebook Transcripts are available within a week of the episode coming out at www.kalw.org/podcast/uncuffed…

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A law professor shares a list of people—some well known, some not—whom he credits with seeing America for what it could be and then working toward making it so.

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American Dissent

Episode 3: Heroes of American Dissent

American Dissent

published 6 лет назад

MP3•Главная эпизода

A law professor shares a list of people—some well known, some not—whom he credits with seeing America for what it could be and then working toward making it so.

6 эпизодов

#Society #American Dissent #James Madison's Montpelier #With Good Reason at Virginia Humanities

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