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Why the Salem Witch Trials Happened, Stacy Schiff Discusses Her Book "The Witches: Salem, 1692"
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Andrew and guest co-host, Gail Crowther are joined by Stacy Schiff, author of The Witches: Suspicion, Betrayal, and Hysteria in 1692 Salem and the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cleopatra. Stacy discusses why the Salem Witch Trials happened and why they are so relevant in today's social and political climate. To read more about Stacy Schiff, check out her website: https://www.stacyschiff.com/
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