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Apr 2023
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The Chicago Seven | The Battle of Michig...

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Protesters descend on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Their goal: pressure the Democrats to stop supporting the Vietnam War. But as the activists begin their rally, Chicago police mount an aggressive response. Want to listen to the remaining episodes of The Chicago Seven? Episodes 2-4 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With W ... Show More
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