Olzen discusses Catonsville Nine on John Batchelor Show

    Last Friday, WNV correspondent Jake Olzen discussed his story on the famous Catonsville Nine action and how a mainstream television reporter went to extreme lengths to ensure that the footage he took that day did not disappear forever on the John Batchelor Show. To stream the segment, which begins at about the 30:10 mark, or to download the entire show, click here.



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