Underground Airlines: Ben Winters Rewrites History

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Bestselling author Ben Winters talks to Christopher John Farley about his provocative new book, "Underground Airlines," which blends current events and an alternate history where slavery still exists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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