310 - I Like Seagulls
- Jan 20, 2022
- 1:12:04
- Full Episode
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On today’s episode, Georgia and Karen cover the Attica prison uprising and the survival of José Salvador Alvarenga.
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses the Attica prison uprising, inmate treatment, and the violent retaking by law enforcement, highlighting systemic issues in the prison system.
Key points
- Family Secrets Season 14. Dani Shapiro explores stunning stories in the new season of Family Secrets.
- Burden of Guilt Season 2. A horrendous lie destroys two families in this gripping podcast.
- Attica Prison Uprising. Exploring the bloodiest prison riot in U.S. history and its civil rights implications.
- LD's Courage. Despite being close to release, LD chose to fight for humane treatment in prison.
- Demands for Humanity. Prisoners at Attica made demands for basic human rights and necessities.
- Tragic Aftermath. The aftermath of the uprising led to violence and abuse against surviving prisoners.
Episode highlights
- Family Secrets Season 14Dani Shapiro explores stunning stories in the new season of Family Secrets.“I'm Dani Shapiro, and these are just a few of the stunning stories”0:44Jan 20, 2022
- Burden of Guilt Season 2A horrendous lie destroys two families in this gripping podcast.“This is a story about a horrendous lie that destroyed two families.”1:10Jan 20, 2022
- Attica Prison UprisingExploring the bloodiest prison riot in U.S. history and its civil rights implications.“It's known as that in U.S. history and also known as one of the most important civil rights stories of the last century.”14:51Jan 20, 2022
- LD's CourageDespite being close to release, LD chose to fight for humane treatment in prison.“I'm still helping. I'm not laying low. Fuck this.”23:41Jan 20, 2022
- Demands for HumanityPrisoners at Attica made demands for basic human rights and necessities.“We want to be treated like humans.”25:40Jan 20, 2022
- Tragic AftermathThe aftermath of the uprising led to violence and abuse against surviving prisoners.“Surviving prisoners are stripped naked and forced to run through a gauntlet.”29:09Jan 20, 2022
- Survival Against All OddsJose and Ezekiel face extreme challenges while lost at sea, including dehydration and starvation.“They now drink turtle blood to get by.”51:47Jan 20, 2022
- A Year at SeaJose survives for an entire year at sea, facing unimaginable hardships and loss.“Jose spots a boat heading directly toward him.”1:05:57Jan 20, 2022
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