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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    New book details downfall of violent 1920s KKK leader

    The story of how one woman brought down KKK leader D.C. Stephenson, one of the most powerful men in America, is the subject of Timothy Egan’s latest book.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 11, 2023 • 22m Listen

    The story of how one woman brought down KKK leader D.C. Stephenson, one of the most powerful men in America, is the subject of Timothy Egan’s latest book.

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      Timothy Egan

      Pulitzer-prize winner and author of “A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith”

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    3 of 4
    LA’s newest black bear, why 2 LA juvenile halls could close
    1. 0:00Accused liar George Santos will now have his day in court
    2. 8:45State agency calls for closure of 2 LA County juvenile halls
    3. 18:30New book details downfall of violent 1920s KKK leaderYou’re reading this
    4. 40:53LA, say hello to BB-12 — the black bear who’s moved to Santa Monica
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