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S4E1: Between Selma and Montgomery, a Black Panther is Born

Each season of Reckon Radio tells one in-depth story with Southern roots. Season One, "Greek Gods," examined the power and reach of a secret society at the University of Alabama. Season Two, "Recused," examined the rise and fall of Jeff Sessions. Season Three, “Unjustifiable,” examines how the death of Bonita Carter forever changed the course of Birmingham, Alabama. Season Four, “Panther: Blueprint for Black Power,” is the story of Lowdes County the unexpected birthplace of the Black Panther Party.