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Apr 2021
41m 38s

Lifer Bakery

Ear Hustle & Radiotopia
About this episode

A small Israeli bakery in downtown San Francisco has offered first jobs to dozens of lifers just out of prison. Four employees share their stories of adjusting to life on the outside while working at Frena Bakery.

As always, thanks to Lt. Sam Robinson and Acting Warden Ron Broomfield for their support of the show.

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