Fiasco: The Battle for Boston
In 1974, a federal judge ruled that Boston's public schools were unconstitutionally segregated, leading to a controversial desegregation plan known as 'busing.' This audiobook, produced by Pushkin Industries and written by journalist Leon Neyfakh, explores the ensuing year of upheaval, violence, and protests in Boston. It delves into the heated national debate over school integration and racism in the North, featuring surprising twists and fascinating characters.
Episodes
3 - Chapter One: Stay Out
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2 - Foreword
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1 - Opening Credits
In Fiasco: The Battle for Boston, journalist Leon Neyfakh (co-creator of the podcasts Slow Burn and Fiasco) unpacks the history of busing in Boston and brings to life the human stories behind the headlines by talking to the people who saw what happened with their own eyes. Combining historical analysis with firsthand accounts, Fiasco explores not only the impact of busing in Boston, but the larger
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