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567: What’s Going On In There?
Act One

I Can Explain

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A teenager reports what it is like to be inside an abusive relationship with an older man. (29 minutes)

This piece was created by WNYC’s Radio Rookies program. It was produced by Courtney Stein, with Andrew Mambo and Kaari Pitkin.

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Courtney Stein

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