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Attica (1971) w/ Heather Ann Thompson
It’s September 14th. This day in 1971, the Attica Prison uprising was coming to a close. Over the prior four days, a massive riot had rocked the facility, killing dozens of prisoners and guards.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Heather Thompson to discuss how the story of Attica has been manipulated through the years — from the very first moments — and what lessons there are for prison reform today.
Heather Thompson’s book is called Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy
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