SOTRU - Fall 2011 Promo
Series: State of the Re:Union Fall 2011 Season
From: Al Letson
Length: 00:00:30
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You know, listening to the news, it can sometimes feel like everything is falling apart. But across the country, ordinary people are bringing things back together. "In the Bronx, Bronx people make something out of nothing.¿, "This is where I live, you know. This is My Town.", "Cleveland is the city of second chances." I'm Al Letson, host of State of the Re:Union. From Sacramento to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, join us for stories of everyday people fighting for their communities on State of the Re:Union.
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