Segment 1: Local man's shares story behind an American prison riot during the Vietnam War.
50 years have passed since a riot occured at a notorious American military prison in Vietnam. A jail to house not enemy fighters, but American soldiers. On this episode, we learn about a Kansas City native's involvement in the uprising and the meaning behind it.
- Sarah Kramer, producer, Radio Diaries
- Jimmie Childress, KCK man involved with the Long Binh Jail uprising
Segment 2, beginning at 33:57: Open Spaces artist explores the Blue River.
The Open Spaces Arts Festival brings artists from all over the world to immerse themselves in Kansas City's landscape. We visit with a landscape photographer who created a 'wonder walk' along the Blue River. Plus, KCUR's Laura Spencer updates us with this week's recommended exhibits and performances at Open Spaces.
- Matthew Jensen, artist
- Laura Spencer, arts reporter, KCUR 89.3
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