Hurricane: Bob Dylan's Fight for Rubin Carter

Investigate Bob Dylan's powerful protest song about boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter's wrongful murder conviction and its role in eventually securing Carter's freedom. The episode details Dylan's extensive research into the case, including his visits to Carter in prison and the legal challenges faced when releasing the song. We examine how Dylan crafted the narrative to expose racial prejudice in the justice system, the song's impact on public opinion, and its contribution to Carter's eventual exoneration after 19 years in prison. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.