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White Lies
On the morning of August 21, 1991, a group of Cuban detainees took over a federal prison in Talladega, Alabama, and demanded their freedom. But how did they get here? And what became of them after? In season two of NPR's Pulitzer-finalist show, we unspool a decades-long story about immigration, indefinite detention, and a secret list. It's a story about a betrayal at the heart of our country's ideals. And in charting a course to our current moment of crisis at the border, we expose the lies that bind us together.Support in-depth storytelling that matters by subscribing to...
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4.7 stars from 12,915 ratings
Season 1 - In 1965, Reverend James Reeb — a Unitarian minister and civil-rights activist — was killed during the voting rights movement in Selma. This seven-part investigative podcast, hosted by native Alabamians Chip Brantley and Andrew Beck Grace is incredible.
Scottp51 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/22/23
Another powerful report!
White Lies nails it again! Powerful, exhaustive and revealing reporting! Must listen podcast. Thanks for the dedication to telling these critical stories about our history.
Therapist lady via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/22/23
Fantastic
A truly amazing example of the power of journalism. History lives in all of us.
Bleeblah25 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/20/23
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