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A Line in the Sand

2020/9/16
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Lost Highways: Dispatches from the Shadows of the Rocky Mountains

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In 1936, Colorado Governor "Big Ed" Johnson declared martial law in an attempt to close the Colorado/New Mexico border. In this episode, we unravel the historical context of this one decision, touching on issues of race, labor, and immigration that speak to the United States' current political moment as well.