"Free in the Sea" - Nantucket's 1977 Secession Movement with Sen. Dylan Fernandes

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Episode 2 of 'The Nantucket Gam' dives into the bold 1977 bid by Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard to secede from Massachusetts. Special guest State Senator Dylan Fernandes joins us to unpack the legacy—and challenges—of island representation. Plus: Stay tuned to the very end to hear the full 1977 secession anthem, recently rerecorded by NHA staff!

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