Geography

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040 Lockdown Trivia

April 13, 2020

What famous writer fought on BOTH sides of the Civil War? How much perspiration does the average person generate in 24-hours (Hint: it’s measured in pints!). Join Bob and Marcia Smith their 4th week of fun Q&A with Lockdown Trivia. On the Off Ramp.

039 Shut-in Trivia

April 5, 2020

Where did Hawaiian Pizza originate? (You’ll be surprised!) And what was the original meaning of a White Elephant gift? Hear answers to those and other questions on The Off Ramp.

038 Quarantine Trivia

March 30, 2020

Another half-hour of fun Q&A: What great thinkers did some of their best work during a quarantine? And who came up with that word anyway? Hear answers to those and other questions as Bob and Marcia “Age in Place,” on The Off Ramp.

032 Overground Railroad, author interview

January 28, 2020

he best history books reveal things you never knew about your country. This one certainly does! Candacy Taylor discusses her eye-opening, deeply touching, book Overground Railroad, The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel, with host Bob Smith.

028 JFK Dallas Police Call, Don Michel

November 25, 2019

It’s the most famous phone call you NEVER heard. Two hours after President Kennedy is killed, a small-town broadcaster scoops the news world in a historic interview with Dallas Police. Hear Don Michel’s amazing call, plus additional audio from Dave Eliason. November 22, 1963.

027 Walter Cronkite, Don Michel Interview

November 11, 2019

“We must simply be reporters of what is going on. And then let the people decide what is right and what is wrong.” Hear what journalism can — and should — be, in a remarkable interview with the late Walter Cronkite, dean of television news. From the archives of broadcaster Don Michel. (Photo by Rob Bogaerts / Anefo, Wiki Media Commons)

022 BJ Ganem, wounded warrior

October 11, 2019

He lost a leg in Iraq. But went on to climb mountains, run marathons, play football with NFL greats — and be painted by a former U.S. President. Today BJ Ganem uses his celebrity to help fellow wounded warriors with Sierra Delta Service Dogs. Thanks to Kent Jackman for our interview.

020 Apollo 11

July 22, 2019

What did everyday people think of the Apollo 11 moon landing a half century ago? What did media coverage sound like – as it happened? Using audio recordings he made as a teenager, Bob Smith takes you on a sonic journey back to July 20, 1969.