Listen "Inside Alcatraz: Life as a Prison Guard"
Episode Synopsis
Discover what it was like to be a prison guard at Alcatraz, the infamous federal penitentiary off the coast of San Francisco, CA. Opening in 1934, Alcatraz housed some of the most ruthless criminals until its closure nearly three decades later. Learn about the daily routines, discipline, and unique aspects that made life on 'The Rock' both challenging and intriguing.
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