29. September 2025

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In a maximum security prison in Mississippi, a book club becomes something more: a mirror for the men inside. They read closely, see differently, and find hope in unexpected places.

This preview introduces Hidden Mirrors, a documentary podcast series hosted by journalist Alan Huffman. Recorded inside Wilkinson County Correctional Facility, the series explores how literature reshapes conversations about freedom, identity, and resilience.

Hidden Mirrors launches October 15, with new episodes released every two weeks. For more information on the show, visit HiddenMirrors.com.

Credits Hosted and Written by: Alan Huffman Produced by Associate Producers: Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media Audio Production: Red Caiman Studios Music by Robert Connely Farr With support from the Mississippi Humanities Council and funding from the McMullen/O'Connor Fund

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Episode 3: Listening.

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