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Singing for Justice
May 15, 2006
Arlo Guthrie musician
Dick Pleasants host, The Morning Express, WUMB

Arlo Guthrie and other musicians look back at the cultural impact of protest music that began during President Kennedy's administration and continues in America today. Dick Pleasants, host of The Morning Express at WUMB moderates.

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