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“The biggest news story since the Resurrection.” - H.L. Mencken

As outrageous as it sounds, there were two moments in Charles Lindbergh's life where this quote was applicable.

This week Cassidy is joined by Logan to discuss two of the biggest stories of the 20th century. Charles Lindbergh is perhaps most famous for completing the first ever nonstop flight from New York to Paris, but aviation is not his only legacy. A few years after becoming the most famous man in the world, Lindbergh's infant son was kidnapped. Reporters called it "the crime of the century."

**The story of Charles Lindbergh Jr.'s kidnapping is deeply disturbing. Please listen to the second half of this episode with caution.

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You're still reading? Well okay then listen, I was in quite a bit of emotional distress writing this episode, so maybe you could throw me a bone and leave me a 5-star review. Just a thought.

The heavyweight world champion from Detroit who beat Hitler and saved America (metaphorically)

This week Cassidy drags Logan out of his grave and into the studio to teach him all about one of the most important men of the 20th century. Detroit legend Joe Louis holds the title for the longest-reigning heavyweight world champion in history, but his legacy extends far beyond the boxing ring. The story of Joe Louis is one of unwavering resilience in the white face of adversity. It's the story of a man who walked a razor thin line so those after him could run. And it also happens to be the story of "the most important fight in the history of the world," and "the happiest moment in America."

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If you're team Joe Louis, show your support by leaving the show a 5-star review. And if you're team Schmeling... then you have exactly 2 minutes and 4 seconds to get out of here and never come back...

If you unraveled the two massive cables that hold up the Mackinac Bridge, you'd have enough wire to wrap around the Earth... twice.

This week, Cassidy is joined by Kim Nowack (Executive Director of the Mackinac Bridge) and James Lake (official spokesperson for the Mackinac Bridge), to tell the story of the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Tune in to hear about life before the bridge, life while building the bridge, and life after the bridge. Plus, learn about the history of the famous Mackinac Bridge Walk.

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Hey, if you read this far down then you're either really into the Mackinac Bridge or really into Michigistory. Either way, I think it only makes sense that you go leave us a 5-star review... pretty please...

This is Cassidy's favorite topic yet.

In the 1890s, Princess Clara from Detroit, Michigan, may have been the most hated woman in the world.

But why?

This week, Cassidy shares the life story of one of the most complicated, scandalous, beautiful and bizarre women in the history of Michigan (and perhaps the world). Tune in to hear how this Belgian Princess would eventually become a symbol for sex and "moral decline."

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And if you read this far down, you might as well give us a 5-star rating, since you've got so much time on your hands

Sources:

Collier's: The National Weekly 1896-12-10: Vol 18 Iss 10 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Alienist and neurologist. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Princesses behaving badly : real stories from history-- without the fairy-tale endings : McRobbie, Linda Rodriguez, author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Clara Ward (1873-1916) - American Aristocracy

Crowns, Tiaras, & Coronets: Clara Ward, Princesse de Caraman-Chimay | An American Dollar Princess

The celebrated princess Chimay. - Free Online Library

Ward, Eber Brock | Detroit Historical Society

Beauties vs Beasties: The Mute Swan and Sea Lamprey Story (awesome alternate title)

On this week's episode, Cassidy is joined by Ovya Venkat to tell the complicated story of two problematic species. How did they get to Michigan? What damage have they done? How do we fix it? And who is to blame? Stay tuned for both a history lesson, and a conversation about humans' role in the ecosystem.

Where is the line between playing our part and playing God?

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If you're team swan, show it by rating the show 5-stars

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Before there was "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot, there was "1913 Massacre" by Woody Guthrie.

A song about one of the biggest catastrophes in Michigan history.

On this week's episode, Cassidy is joined by Logan to discuss The Italian Hall Disaster, and the 73 people who lost their lives fleeing a fabricated threat. This episode details the difficult lives and working conditions of early copper miners in the Keweenaw, and the infamously deadly Copper County strike of 1913-1914. And stay tuned for the lesser-known story of the Seeberville Murders.

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And if you read this far down, then I wish you the happiest of holidays and peace in the new year.

And perhaps you could grant my wish of rating the show 5 stars...

During The Civil War, a unit of 139 Native American sharpshooters from Michigan formed Company K to fight alongside the Union.

Their story is worthy of a movie.

But until that happens, here's an episode of Michigistory.

This week, Cassidy is joined once again by brilliant Native American historian Eric Hemenway. Come for the incredible stories of Company K's major battles, prison camp experiences, and survived maritime disasters, and stay for discussion of the big question:

Why did they do it?

Why did these 139 Native men suddenly decide to fight alongside the very same men with whom they'd been in constant battle with for generations?

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If you've read this far down then you must be pretty invested, so you may as well do us both a favor and rate the show 5-stars. Otherwise reading this far down was a waste of time, and you seem like someone whose time is valuable...

WARNING: After listening to this episode, you will be the smartest person at Thanksgiving. Is that a responsibility you're ready to take on?

If so, then join Cassidy and Logan in learning all about the history of Detroit's beloved Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the longstanding tradition that is the Lions Thanksgiving Day game. Other topics include Detroit's legendary department store Hudson's, World War II, The NFL, and a brief rant about the historical significance of video.

Speaking of which, here's a link to a short video of Detroit's first ever Thanksgiving Day parade in 1924. It's awesome.

J.L. Hudson's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Vacation Footage (c. 1924)

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And if you're a Lions fan, make sure to rate the show 5-stars!

But if you're a Packers fan, then make sure to only rate the show 5-stars.