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626: White Haze
Act Two

Phone Calls to an Undisclosed Location

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The man who organized the rally in Charlottesville is named Jason Kessler. He says he’s not to blame for the violence that happened there, including the death of a counter protester. In fact, he put the blame on somebody else: a black politician in Charlottesville. Producer Robyn Semien talks to them both about it. (24 minutes)

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Robyn Semien

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“We’re the Replacements” by They Might Be Giants

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