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    Love letters for those behind bars

    Thousands of Angelenos, and others across the state, love someone who is currently behind bars. Inmates have not been able to visit with their partners, as prisons and jails are under lockdown for the last 11 months because of the pandemic.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Feb 12, 2021 • 7m Listen

    Thousands of Angelenos, and others across the state, love someone who is currently behind bars. People in prison have not been able to visit with their partners, as prisons and jails are under lockdown for the last 11 months because of the pandemic.

    But relationships are being kept alive the old-fashioned way, with love letters and the occasional phone call. KCRW hears some of letters written between loved ones, brought to us by the KALW podcast Uncuffed.

    The voices are of:

    Beka Tuitasi

    Juanita Roina

    Yvette Yarger

    Neiva Magaña

    Michelle Marrero

    Christina Bowker

    This episode of the KALW podcast Uncuffed was produced by Ninna Gaensler Debs, Angela Johnston, Pat Mesiti-Miller and Eli Wirtschafter.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Jenna Kagel

      Radio producer

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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