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May 2024
42m 18s

Moms

Ear Hustle & Radiotopia
About this episode
In honor of Mother’s Day, some decidedly un-Hallmark-y stories about incarceration and motherhood.  Thanks to Mary Behun, Reggie, and Kat for speaking with us for this episode.  This episode was scored with music by David Jassy, Antwan Williams, Fernando Arruda, Dwight Krizman, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, and Earlonne Woods.  Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin State Prison, and Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women for their support of the show. Our spring fundraiser is here! Learn more and donate: on.prx.org/4d5WnCm  Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.
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