About this episode
Every left winger should have their eyes held open and be forced to watch this on repeat until it sinks in.
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CREDITS
- Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben Boult
- Hosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole Conlan
- Executive Producer: Ben Boult
- Editor: Laura Conte
- Producers: Daniella Philipson, Irene Plagianos
- Archival Producer: Margaux Sax
- Additional Research & Fact Checking: Carly Rizzuto & Canute Haroldson
- Music: Tony Domenick
- Art: Jordan Doll
- Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense Center
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