Is the past ever in the past? Troy Maxson has been chewed up and spit out by life in a world where being black meant a man must face crushing assaults on his spirit and body. But the world is changing and leaving Troy behind. Will he adapt or become imprisoned by the fences built around him?

Before diving into this week's story, we discuss a theme inspired by the play: The Negro League. How much do you know about the Negro Leagues? Who were its star players, and from where in the world did they originate? Alexis breaks it down in this video podcast episode.

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WILD CARD: Fences, a Play by August WIlson