The Moth

Fires of the New Year

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A guard works New Year’s Eve at Sing Sing prison.

Tags Criminal justice Incarceration Work Stress Adversity Power Misfortune Crime Strength Bravery Serious Thought-provoking Dramatic Historical

Storyteller

Ted Conover

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Holiday Special 2015: Sing Sing, Ornaments, Car Accidents, Curses

Recorded Date

July 18, 2014

“As a journalist, I believe in seeing things for myself.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Ted Conover

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