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March 19, 2019

Season 2019 Episode 238 | 54m 36s

Michel Martin speaks with author of “American Prison,” Shane Bauer. After two years in an Iran prison, the investigative reporter went undercover as a prison guard in Louisiana. He discusses the brutality of life behind bars from both sides. Christiane sits down with William Burns, author of "The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy" & Evan Thomas, author of "First: Sandra Day O'Connor"

Aired: 03/18/19
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