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Detroit Part I: Extinguishing the Homeless & Shutting Off Human Rights

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On this episode of Breaking the Set, Abby Martin, features exclusive on-the-ground coverage from Detroit, Michigan, beginning with a look at a tent city outside of downtown, where the crew witnessed a cop putting out the only source of warmth for the homeless population there with a fire extinguisher.

Detroit Part II: Bankruptcy Dictatorship & Foreclosed Futures

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