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The episode concludes the deep dive into the Kent State shootings, exploring the events of May 4, 1970, and the complexities surrounding the incident.

Episode 78 The Kent State Shootings Part 2 We conclude season 4 of Campus Killings with part 2 of our deep dive into the infaamous Kent State shootings. If you have not yet listened to part 1 yet, please stop now and go back and listen to that part first. In this episode we break down the details of May 4, 1970, when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on protesting students at Kent State University. But what caused the Guard to shoot remains buried beneath shifting memories and a justice system at war with itself. Be sure to check out the awesome book mentioned in this episode; 6 7 Shots: Kent State and the End of American Innocence by Howard Means as well as the Kent State May 4th Center . Campus Killings will return in September with an all new season of cases, so please join us then. Have a safe and fun summer. To listen to every episode of Campus Killings ad-free and get other benefits, simply visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Follow Campus Killings on Social Media via the following: Facebook - Instagram - Threads - X Formerly Twitter - BlueSky - Tik Tok - Twitch - Youtube Or find ALL of our social media platforms…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Meghan Sacks, Dr. Amy Shlosberg

Topics covered

• Kent State shootings
• protests
• Ohio National Guard
• American history
• justice system

Keywords

• Kent State
• shootings
• protesting students
• Ohio National Guard
• American Innocence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kent State May 4th Center, AbJack Entertainment

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