Episode 2 is about fugitive American slaves in Mexico, specifically those who crossed over the border from Texas to Mexico. The podcast briefly covers the history of slavery in Texas, the factors surrounding migration across the border, and the lives of fugitive slaves after arriving in Mexico.
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