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Nov 2022
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Wildfire in Paradise | Evacuating Paradi...

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CalFire dispatcher Beth Bowersox was on duty the morning the Camp Fire ignited. She joins Host Cassie De Pecol to share what it was like behind the scenes as a first responder, and her decision to evacuate all of her hometown of Paradise. Later, UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses whether there could be another Camp Fire.If you or someone you know ... Show More
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Submarine Rescue: The Race to Save Squalus | Into the Deep | 1
On the morning of May 23, 1939, a state-of-the-art U.S. Navy’s submarine, the USS Squalus, was doing a routine test dive when something went terribly wrong. The sub began flooding, and plunged 240 feet down to the bottom of the ocean, trapping the dozens of sailors aboard. The sh ... Show More
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Submarine Rescue: The Race to Save Squalus | Trapped | 2
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Submarine Rescue: The Race to Save Squalus | The Final Dive | 3
Swede Momsen’s diving bell finally makes contact with the sailors trapped inside the USS Squalus. But bad weather makes for a harrowing mission. And just when rescuers are about to bring the last of the crew to safety, the bell hits an unexpected snag, leaving a group of sailors ... Show More
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