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David Simon Discusses "Hypersegregation" in Public Housing,Katrina, The Wire, And Over Policing Of The Poor

Democracynow.org - Today we spend the hour with David Simon, the man behind "The Wire," what some have described as the best television series ever broadcast. His latest project is titled "Show Me a Hero," a six-part mini-series now airing on HBO.

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