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Join us as we dive into the gripping memoirs of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, a Medal of Honor recipient and legendary American aviator. As the commander of the 94th Hat-in-the-Ring Squadron, Rickenbacker led his men to achieve the highest number of air victories of any American squadron during World War I. The flying circus referenced in the title alludes to the infamous German squadron commanded by the legendary Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen. Experience the thrilling tales of aerial combat and camaraderie as Rickenbacker recounts his extraordinary journey. (Introduction by Brett W. Downey)

Eric Klinenberg's Fighting for Air takes us into the world of preprogrammed radio shows, empty television news stations, and copycat newspapers to show how corporate ownership and control of local media has remade American political and cultural life. Klinenberg argues that the demise of truly local media stems from the federal government's malign neglect.