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This I Believe Pledge Spot - Thoughts about Justice

Series: This I Believe
From: This I Believe
Length: 00:02:53

Fundraising spot from NPR's This I Believe series Read the full description.

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Piece Description

In this fundraising spot, This I Believe host Jay Allison introduces listeners to Rhode Island parole official Frederick Reamer. He tells how his belief in justice is tested every time he goes into a parole board hearing. Allison explains how public radio provides a civic space where people from all walks of life come together to discuss important issues and to listen to one another.