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The Line: Private Prisons In New Mexico

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August 26, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced that it will end contracts with private prisons. What does that mean for New Mexico? Host Gene Grant leads a discussion about the prisons announcement and efforts to reform the bail process with this week’s Line opinion panelists. Line Panelists: Merritt Allen, Vox Optima…

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The Line: Black Olives Matter Controversy

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August 19, 2016 – An Albuquerque restaurant owner has received fierce criticism, both locally and nationally, for using the slogan “Black Olives Matter” in his restaurant. Host Gene Grant and this week’s Line opinion panelists discuss the controversy this Friday at 7 pm on New Mexico PBS. Line Panelists: Mark Boitano, former NM state senator…

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