In honor of the 100-year anniversary of the Nome Serum Run, Maine musher Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes is recreating the run. And he’s doing it with a team descended directly from Leonhard Seppala’s original dogs. Today, Hayes joins host Mike Corey to talk about the inspiration and preparations to travel hundreds of frozen miles across Alaska. Hayes is the author ... Show More
Feb 2025
ENCORE - In Their Own Words: Stranded in Joshua Tree | 1
<p>On May 22, 2018, Claire Nelson set out on what she thought would be a four-hour hike in Southern California’s Joshua Tree National Park. An experienced hiker, Claire packed plenty of water and followed an established trail in a park visited by millions of people each year. But ... Show More
44m 49s
Apr 2025
ENCORE: Edward Snowden | Meet the Press | 1
<p>Filmmaker Laura Poitras gets a tip from a mysterious informant. Despite the enormous risks, Poitras pursues the story, and teams up with reporter Glenn Greenwald.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at <a h ... Show More
40m 59s
Feb 2025
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Rinse, Lather, Repeat | 3
<p>Sarah Walker faces business and personal challenges as she grows her hair care business.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter</p><p>Listen to Business Movers on the Wo ... Show More
33m 34s
Feb 2025
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Roots of Success | 1
<p>Annie Turnbo’s homemade hair care products are a hit among the Black women of St. Louis, Missouri.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter</p><p>Listen to Business Movers ... Show More
34m 1s
Mar 2025
Muhammad Ali vs. The Draft | The Final Round | 3
<p>By 1969, Muhammad Ali is at a crossroads, his career and freedom hanging in the balance as his draft evasion case reaches the Supreme Court. Behind closed doors, justices clash over his fate, and an unexpected voice shapes the final decision. </p><p>Be the first to know a ... Show More
40m 56s
Feb 2025
Pioneers and Rivals - Annie Turnbo Malone and Madam C.J. Walker | Crowning Achievements | 4
<p>With successful businesses and vast fortunes at their disposal, Black entrepreneurs Annie Malone and Sarah Walker turn their attention to their legacies.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wonde ... Show More
33m 16s
Aug 28
Howard Hughes Blows Up Hollywood | Author Jeffrey Richardson explores Howard Hughes’s impact on Hollywood and the American film industry | 5
<p>Author Jeffrey Richardson discusses Howard Hughes’s career in Hollywood, and evaluates how far he changed the American film industry.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewslet ... Show More
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