Show Notes
On this episode, we’re featuring two stories from The Moth’s Community Program, both dealing with incarceration. This episode was hosted by Jermaine Archer. Storytellers: While in prison, Dolores Canales throws a rollerskating birthday party for her best friend. Christopher Blackwell reckons with his family's legacy of violent masculinity, linked to their lifelong Eagles fandom. Plus, a live conversation between Christopher Blackwell and Peter Aguero. Podcast # 992
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