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Radio 4,4 mins

Johnny Cash's quest for prison reform

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Danny Robins explores the little known story of Johnny Cash the prison reformer. Hear how the legendary musician used his Senate appearance in 1972 to influence US prison reform and how an unusual bond was established between chronic criminal Glen Sherley and Cash.

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