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Editor's Note: We are happy to bring you our first Truthout collaboration with the Chicago-based radio station, Vocalo. In this segment of “The Story Behind the Story,” Vocalo's Sarah Lu conducts an in-depth interview with Truthout investigative reporter, Jason Leopold. Keep an eye, and an ear, out for more of these exciting collaborations in the future. -TO/sg
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Over the course of an interview, journalist Jason Leopold found himself apologizing to David Hicks, one of Guantanamo's first detainees.
This is the story behind a story published by Truthout.org.
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Produced by Sarah Lu with help from Nick van der Kolk.
Music by Christian Bjeorklund.
David Hicks' memoir, published by Random House, is called Guantanamo: My Journey.
Jason Leopold recounts his personal experiences in News Junkie, published by Process Books.
Thanks to Maya Schenwar and Sari Gelzer at Truthout.
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