Episode 1 - When a City Tries to Heal Itself

Boston, a city entrenched in the history of the American Revolution, creates a task force to explore the city’s history of slavery and economic discrimination and to consider reparations for Black citizens. The effort is delicately balanced to navigate political challenges – and yet it is immediately beset with delay and mismanaging, leading some city residents to wonder whether Boston is really serious.

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Credits:

Host, Producer and Writer: Saraya Wintersmith

Senior Producer: Jerome Campbell

Editor: Paul Singer

Editorial Assistant: Mara Mellits

Production oversight: Lee Hill

Mixing and Sound Design: David Goodman & Gary Mott

Theme Song and original music: Malik Williams

Artwork: Mamie-Hawa Bawoh & Matt Welch

Project Manager: Meiqian He

Consulting Producer and Head of GBH Podcasts: Devin Maverick Robins