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This week on Hashtag History, we will be discussing the 1986 Challenger Explosion. This was an absolutely tragic incident in American history in which the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after lift-off, killing all seven of its crew members. This incident was exceptionally devastating because one of the passengers onboard wasn't a NASA astronaut. Rather, a thirty-seven year old school teacher named Christa McAuliffe was onboard that day as part of NASA's Teacher in Space Project; an effort to get the American people interested in the NASA Program once again. But of course, the most devastating and most disturbing part of this whole disaster is the fact that NASA knew of a historic problem with the O-ring seals on the solid rocket booster and had received correspondence from the manufacturer that they anticipated that the launch would end in catastrophe. NASA had the ability to halt the launch, and yet, they refused, sending seven people to their deaths in front of millions of people (many of which were children who were tuning in as part of their school day on account of McAuliffe being a member of the crew).A special THANK YOU to our Hashtag History listeners -- Jeff, Christa, and Mike -- who so graciously shared with us their first-hand experiences of watching the Challenger explosion in live time. We cannot tell you what it means to us that you shared these stories with us and with our audience. Thank you so much!Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode.Citations for all sources can be located on our website at www.HashtagHistory-Pod.com. You can also check out our website for super cute merch!You can now sponsor a cocktail and get a shout-out on air! Just head to www.buymeacoffee.com/hashtaghistory or head to the Support tab on our website!You can locate us on www.Patreon.com/hashtaghistory where you can donate $1 a month to our Books and Booze Supply. All of your support goes a long ways and we are endlessly grateful! To show our gratitude, all Patreon Supporters receive an automatic 15% OFF all merchandise in our merchandise store, a shoutout on social media, and stickers!THANKS FOR LISTENING!- Rachel and LeahMusic track: Falling by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/musicCopyright Free Music (Free Download)

Exactly 39 years ago today, the space shuttle, Challenger, exploded after liftoff, and killed all seven crew members including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Gebhards Beer Culture with Matt and comedian and Ron the Waiter. Talking handcuffs, nyc deep freeze, tolls, plants know when you're coming, starting fires as kids, Ron went to the school where Christa McAuliffe taught. She was the first teacher to go up in space but tragically died in the Space Shuttle explosion! We have to find Ron's dirty donut and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As NASA struggles to keep its ambitious launch schedule on track, engineers at contractor Morton Thiokol raise concerns about a key component of the space shuttle's rocket boosters: O-Rings, which are designed to prevent fuel leaks. Amid this tension, the Teacher in Space program captivates the nation after Christa McAuliffe is selected, raising public interest in the launch. Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-scandal/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In January 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle was poised to make history, carrying seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher and civilian selected for space travel. The launch was part of a decade-long effort by NASA to make flights cheaper and more frequent with the use of a reusable space shuttle. But years of budget cuts and risky design choices set the stage for disaster. Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-scandal/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Compendium, we are transporting back to 1986 to explore the Challenger Disaster. learn about Christa McAuliffe and her dream that turned into a heartbreaking space shuttle tragedy. Learn how a flawed O-ring caused the space shuttle explosion and changed NASA forever. We'll discuss Richard Feynman's critical role in uncovering the truth and the lasting impact of the Challenger Disaster on space exploration. and we'll examine how this tragedy happened, what lessons were learned, and its ripple effects on the world of science and beyond.We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:Challenger: The Final Flight (Netflix series)NASA's Official Challenger Disaster - ArchivesThe Rogers Commission Report - pdfSpace Shuttle Challenger Explosion - YoutubeChrista McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science LearningMessage Kyle and AdamConnect with Us:

Las noticias impactantes y trágicas han dejado huella en la historia de la televisión. El canal 30 está a punto de presentar un exclusivo reportaje a todo color sobre algunos de los episodios más perturbadores que jamás debieron ser transmitidos en vivo. Uno de los casos más escalofriantes ocurrió en septiembre de 1978, cuando Rodney Alcalá, un as3sin0 en serie, apareció en el famoso programa de citas "The Dating Game". A pesar de haber sido condenado por varios delitos, logró ocultar su verdadera identidad durante su participación en el show, donde una joven lo eligió como pareja, aunque finalmente decidió no salir con él por sentir que algo no estaba bien. Lo que ella no sabía es que ese instinto le salvó la vida. Otro suceso igualmente perturbador fue el caso de Christine Chubbuck, una presentadora de noticias de Florida, quien decidió ponerse fin en vivo durante una transmisión en 1974. El comediante inglés Tommy Cooper también protagonizó una tragedia inesperada en vivo. Durante uno de sus espectáculos en 1984, Tommy sufrió un ataque cardíaco en el escenario. Su público, creyendo que formaba parte de su rutina cómica, se rió mientras el comediante agonizaba frente a sus ojos. Nadie intervino hasta que fue demasiado tarde. Y en el ámbito deportivo, el accidente de Shannon Stone conmocionó a los fanáticos del béisbol. En julio de 2011, Stone cayó desde una altura de seis metros mientras intentaba atrapar una pelota. Finalmente, la tragedia del transbordador Challenger en 1986 quedó grabada en la memoria colectiva. Lo que debía ser un hito histórico con la participación de la maestra Christa McAuliffe, terminó en desastre cuando, a los 73 segundos del despegue, la nave explotó en el aire. Estos eventos nos hacen reflexionar sobre el poder de la televisión y cómo, a veces, lo inesperado puede volverse mortal. Distribuido por Genuina Media

Đã nhiều thập niên trôi qua kể từ khi Christa McAuliffe qua đời trong vụ nổ tàu Challenger, trước khi cô có thể trở thành giáo viên đầu tiên của Hoa Kỳ trong không gian. Christa hiện đã trở thành người phụ nữ đầu tiên được tưởng niệm bằng một bức tượng trên khuôn viên thành phố nơi cô từng dạy học trung học.

It's been decades since Christa McAuliffe died in the Challenger explosion, before she could become America's first teacher in space. But her story has not been forgotten. Christa has now become the first woman to be memorialised with a statue on the grounds of the city where she once taught high school.

Drift off to sleep with the latest cosmic wonders. Join us as we explore Boeing's Starliner's dramatic return, the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission, and NASA's musical celebration of Chandra's 25th anniversary. We'll also honor space pioneer Christa McAuliffe and preview the week's celestial events, including the mesmerizing Harvest Moon. Let the soothing tales of space exploration and astronomical marvels guide you into a peaceful slumber.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping?

It's back-to-school season and Cemetery Row salutes our educators! Tune in to this episode to learn about the lives of Maria Montessori, the physician and educator who founded Montessori schools; teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe; and dance instructor and film choreographer Patsy Swayze (yes, Patrick Swayze's mom).

Today on America in the Morning   Biden & Harris Campaign Together On Labor Day, President Biden, Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz spoke before labor unions in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. John Stolnis has more.    Latest In The Middle East The killing of more hostages in the Middle East by the terrorist group Hamas is prompting reaction from around the globe. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Four Dead On Chicago Area Train Horrific details are emerging after a shooting on a Chicago-bound subway train. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports police believe the killing of four people was a random act, and all four were asleep at the time they were gunned down.    Maduro's Plane Seized The president of Venezuela is going to need a new mode of transportation. The United States, in a very rare move, seized the private plane of Nicolas Maduro when it landed in the Dominican Republic, and then flew it to Florida.     New York City Parade Shooting In New York City, 5 people were shot at Brooklyn's West Indian American Day Parade, an event that usually brings together over one million people to celebrate Caribbean life. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Remembering Christa McAuliffe Thirty-eight years after the Challenger space shuttle disaster, New Hampshire is memorializing teacher and astronaut Christa McAuliffe. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.     US Ramps Up Desire For Deal There were protests and funerals in Israel for the six hostages executed by Hamas, as Israelis are demanding their government make a deal with the terror group no matter the cost. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the White House is adding to the pressure on Israel's prime minister to enter into a cease-fire deal with the terror group, but Israeli leadership is vowing to fight on.    Summer Of Politics As we pass Labor Day and put the summer of 2024 behind us, Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the time from Memorial Day to Labor Day will go down as one of the most chaotic in political campaign history.    IVF Becoming GOP Issue Former President Donald Trump's recent announcement surrounding In-vitro fertilization at no cost to people is getting some pushback from high-ranking members within his own party. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.    Harris Against US Steel Deal President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have campaigned together in Pittsburgh. As correspondent Norman Hall reports, Harris highlighted at the event her opposition to the sale of Pittsburgh-based U-S Steel to a Japanese company, a position similar to that of her election rival, former President Trump.    Hotel Workers Strike Grows The hotel workers strike is getting bigger. Baltimore workers are joining a massive nationwide strike against three major hotel chains during one of the biggest travel holidays of the year. Union workers are now on strike in 25 cities at hotels from Boston to the West Coast and Hawaii.     Investigating Car-Building Crash Tragedy strikes in a Minneapolis suburb after a driver plows into an outdoor patio at a local tavern. Pamela Furr reports that two tavern patrons died, and police are investigating exactly how the accident happened.     Town Sliding Away Rancho Palos Verdes, California is known for being a very upscale community. However, the trendy town is also perched on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and landslides have forced the area's utility company to cut the power, gas, and water to over 140 homes.    Finally   When kids returned to school here in the United States, they went back to classrooms with hopes of learning, and fun with classmates, but not fearing bombs going off around them or militarized drones flying overhead. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports schools are back in session in Ukraine where there's no letup in the Russian bombardment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog is holding talks with senior officials in Ukraine after attacks were reported near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi was holding the talks on Tuesday. Grossi has highlighted the vulnerability of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure because of Russian attacks. He is making his 10th visit to Ukraine since the war began in February 2022. TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing back against a new wave of pressure to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza after hundreds of thousands of Israelis protested and went on strike. U.S. President Joe Biden says Netanyahu needs to do more after nearly 11 months of fighting.  LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — After a summer of historic tumult, the path to the presidency for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump this fall is becoming much clearer. The Democratic vice president and the Republican former president will focus almost all of their remaining time and resources on a small collection of undecided voters in just seven states. More than 10,000 workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike after choosing Labor Day weekend to amplify their demands for higher pay, fairer workloads and the reversal of COVID-era cuts.  KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese authorities say that an attempted jailbreak in the country's main prison left 129 people dead, including some who were shot and others who died in a stampede at the overcrowded facility.  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has seized a plane used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of sanctions and export control laws. That's according to a Justice Department announcement Monday.  In other news: Summer 2024 featured an unprecedented series of events in a presidential campaign. Labor Day kicks off peak of presidential campaign season. Walz unharmed after some of the vehicles near the back of his motorcade crash in Milwaukee. Pope opens Asia odyssey with stop in Indonesia to rally Catholics, hail religious freedom tradition. At least 2 people shot at New York's West Indian American Day Parade, police say. Police say 4 people fatally shot on Chicago-area subway train. Mississippi bus crash kills 7 people and injures 37. Christa McAuliffe, still pioneering, is first woman with a statue on New Hampshire capitol grounds. Police says a man will face charges after storming into the press area at a Trump rally. Catholic diocese sues US government, worried some foreign-born priests might be forced to leave. Linda Deutsch, AP trial writer who had front row to courtroom history, dies at 80. ‘Deadpool’ tops charts yet again as 'Reagan' beats expectations on sluggish Labor Day weekend. Rapper Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage in Connecticut. The Yankees and Orioles keep pace atop the AL East, the White Sox set another negative record, the Brewers continue to pour it on in the NL Central, the US Open moves into its second week, and Florida State goes from unbeaten in 2023 to winless in 2024. Correspondent Tom Mariam reports. San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall stable after shooting during attempted robbery, police say. Remembering Johnny Hockey Johnny Gaudreau and brother Matthew shined on and off the ice. Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin. UK says it's suspending some arms exports to Israel over the risk of breaking international law. Without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

AP correspondent Norman Hall reports New Hampshire is memorializing astronaut Christa McAuliffe.

A busy Labor Day with Tom Raffio, President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental on the unveiling of the Christa McAuliffe statue on the State House lawn. Also with us on Monday, broadcaster, author and musician John Leahy and University of New Hampshire head football coach Rick Santos looking ahead to Saturday's game at Holy Cross.

WBZ NewsRadio's Brooke McCarthy reports. 

INTRODUCTION:Welcome to the Not Old Better Show on radio and podcast.  Today's episode is brought to you by Qualia Senalytic at Qualialife.com. The Not Old Better Show today will delve into the fascinating world of science and discovery, bringing you stories that ignite curiosity and inspire action. I'm your host, and today, we have an extraordinary episode lined up for you, part of our Science Literacy author interview series.Our guest today is Adam Higginbotham, an acclaimed author whose meticulous research and powerful storytelling have shed new light on some of the most dramatic and impactful events in modern history. You may know him from his award-winning book, Midnight in Chernobyl. Today, he joins us to discuss his latest work, Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space.Imagine a crisp, cold morning in Florida, January 28, 1986. The nation is glued to their televisions, brimming with pride and excitement as the space shuttle Challenger prepares for liftoff. Among the crew are seven brave souls, including Christa McAuliffe, a schoolteacher poised to become the first civilian in space. But just 73 seconds after launch, the unthinkable happens. An explosion shatters the dream, and the world watches in horror as the shuttle disintegrates, taking all seven crew members with it.In his book, Higginbotham goes beyond the catastrophic malfunction of the O-rings. He explores the deeply entrenched culture within NASA—a culture of risk-taking and image-conscious decisions that, despite the agency's incredible achievements, was ripe for disaster. From the tragic Apollo 1 fire that claimed the lives of three astronauts in 1967 to the Columbia shuttle disaster in 2003, Higginbotham paints a vivid picture of how repeated warnings were ignored, how hubris overshadowed caution, and how the relentless pursuit of progress sometimes came at an unimaginable cost.Today's interview will take us through the harrowing history and complex dynamics of NASA's shuttle program. We'll learn about the lives of the Challenger crew members before their fateful flight, the technical and managerial challenges faced by NASA, and the broader implications of these tragic events on the future of space exploration.But this isn't just a story of failure. It's a call to action—a reminder that the pursuit of scientific discovery must be balanced with unwavering commitment to safety and integrity. As we look to the future of space travel, the lessons from Challenger are more relevant than ever. Higginbotham's account challenges us to reflect on our own approach to risk, to question the decisions made in the name of progress, and to ensure that the sacrifices made by those brave astronauts were not in vain.So, stay with us as we dive deep into this compelling narrative of heroism, disaster, and the relentless human spirit. This is the Not Old Better Show, and you won't want to miss what's coming up next.Again, thanks for joining us today with Adam Higginbotham, on the Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. Today's show is brought to you by Qualia Senolytic. Please support our sponosrs as they in turn support the show.  My thanks to Executive Producer Sam Heninger, for all his work with sound design and everything else.  My thanks to you our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast.  Be well, be safe and Let's Talk About Better.  The  Not Old Better Show Art of Living interview series. on radio and podcast.  Thanks, everybody and we'll see you next week.

Es gibt kein Land mehr Die akustische Erkundung des Unheimlichen geht in eine zweite Runde. Der Raum zwischen Gegenwart und den vielen Schichten der Vergangenheit, zwischen unseren Erinnerungen und der digitalen Informationsflut im Internet, zwischen Mondlandung, Moby Dick, Johannes Kepler, den Kennedys, dem ersten Radiohörspiel, dem letzten Kastraten und der brennenden Kathedrale von Notre Dame sucht weiter nach möglichen Bestimmungen. Pascal Richmann hat zweihundert Stimmen miteinander verwoben, von Christa McAuliffe bis Tsunemi Kubodera. Eines steht fest: das Unheimliche ist mitten unter uns. Von Pascal Richmann Redaktion: Joachim Dicks Produktion: SWR 2019

Man vermisst diesen Planeten Zwischen Gegenwart und mehreren Schichten der Vergangenheit, zwischen den eigenen Erinnerungen und dem Internet, zwischen der Mondlandung, Moby Dick, Johannes Kepler, den Kennedys, dem ersten Radiohörspiel, dem letzten Kastraten und der brennenden Kathedrale von Notre Dame: was das miteinander zu tun hat? Schwer zu sehen, besser zu hören. Pascal Richmann hat zweihundert Stimmen miteinander verwoben, von Christa McAuliffe bis Tsunemi Kubodera. Entstanden ist eine Erzählung ohne Zentrum, unhierarchisch und impulsiv, eine akustische Erkundung des Unheimlichen. Von Pascal Richmann Redaktion: Joachim Dicks Produktion: SWR 2019

in the words of the wonderful lyricist Bernie Taupin, sorry seems to be the hardest word.  Especially if I have to say it many times in one intro.  There are a number of inaccurate or potential litigation-bait statements on this week's program and I'd like to profusely apologize for several of them, but perhaps not all of them. I'M SORRY #1 :  I regret to referring to decorated astronaut Sally Ride (above)  as "a school teacher" (she was, of course, a physicist) and no, she did not perish on the ill-fated Challenger Space Shuttle.  I'd mixed her up with the late Christa McAuliffe. I'M SORRY #2 :  during the show's first mic break, I claimed Consumer Electronics were playing Hotel Vegas on January 19.  The show is in fact, JUNE 19.  If this has in any way impacted your January travel, that's really a shame (but you should really double check this stuff, especially if you're booking a trip 6 months away, who does that)I'M SORRY #3 :  I suggested that after said event, Hotel Vegas' patio, "will never be the same".  In reality, absolutely nothing will change. Hopefully we'll have some news in the next week or two about this show re : East Village Radio, but to be perfectly honest I am already having difficulty with the program director's "less talk, more rock" edict.  Less so about the rock part (i love following orders about what to play), but less talk likely means fewer opportunities to apologize at the end of the episode.  Which means MORE TYPING. 

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On January 28, 1986, the nation watched in horror as the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members aboard, including Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian selected to fly into space. The devastating tragedy unfolded live on television, shattering the dreams of millions of schoolchildren who had tuned in to witness this historic mission.Dan is joined by British journalist and former U.S. correspondent for The Sunday Telegraph Magazine Adam Higginbotham to explore what caused the explosion and how the disaster exposed a deeply flawed decision-making process within NASA, as well as the bravery of the whistleblowers who challenged authority and paid a heavy price.Adam's book is called Challenger: A True Story of Heroism & Disaster at the Edge of Space.Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code DANSNOW - sign up at https://historyhit.com/subscription/.We'd love to hear from you - what do you want to hear an episode on? You can email the podcast at ds.hh@historyhit.com.You can take part in our listener survey here.

First things first: today's episode is fantastic, but deals with some really heavy, difficult subject matter. Please be advised, and please take care of yourself and listen as you're able. On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into flight above the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida at 11:39 a.m., killing all seven crew members aboard. This marked the first fatal accident involving an American spacecraft while in flight. Not only were the families of all seven crew members watching, but so was the country and the world—the launch was broadcast live, and children across the country in particular were watching thanks to schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe being sent into space that day as a part of the Teacher In Space program. Because of this, media interest was higher than normal, and many children watched in horror as the spacecraft exploded, not understanding, and traumatized. I want to honor those seven lives lost by naming them here: F. Richard Scobee, commander; Michael J. Smith, pilot; Ronald McNair, mission specialist; Ellison Onizuka, mission specialist; Judith Resnik, mission specialist; Gregory Jarvis, payload specialist; and Christa McAuliffe, payload specialist and teacher. This crew was scheduled to deploy a communications satellite and study Halley's Comet, but never got the chance; the cause of the explosion was determined to be the failure of the primary and secondary redundant O-ring seals in a joint in the shuttle's right solid rocket booster—our guest on the show today, Adam Higginbotham, will explain that to us. The record-low temperatures on that January morning of the launch had stiffened the rubber O-rings, reducing their ability to seal the joints. After a three-month search-and recovery operation, the crew compartment, human remains, and many other fragments from the shuttle were recovered from the Atlantic Ocean floor. I talk about this with Adam today, but, while the exact timing of the deaths of the crewmembers is unknown, several crew members are thought to have survived the initial breakup of the Challenger. It is especially difficult, at least for me, to hear Adam talk about this. As a result of the Challenger disaster, NASA established the Office of Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance, as well as other changes focused on safety. In his book Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space, which comes out tomorrow, May 14, Adam Higginbotham tells the story of the Challenger but also the arc from 1967 and the Apollo 1 cabin fire to 2003 and the Columbia disaster, 17 years after the Challenger. This is one of the best books I've ever read—full stop. The full story of what happened with the Challenger and why has never been told, until Adam's book. It is filled with extensive archival research and meticulous, original reporting about this turning point in history, which, as Adam puts it, “forever changed the way America thought of itself and its optimistic view of the future.” Adam is a journalist who is the former U.S. correspondent for The Sunday Telegraph and former editor-in-chief of The Face. He has also served as a contributing writer for The New York Times, The New Yorker, GQ, Smithsonian, and Wired and is also the author of Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster, which came out in 2019. This is a truly harrowing and powerful conversation.   Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham

Whether it's in your high school English class or one of the many Shakespeare-inspired 90s rom-coms (10 Things I Hate About You, anybody?), most of us have encountered Shakespeare in some form or another. Another place you can find the Bard? California's Centinela State Prison. The podcast Where There's a Will: Finding Shakespeare tells us about how performing Shakespeare can be transformative for incarcerated individuals.Also: in 1986, NASA's space shuttle Challenger exploded, killing all of its seven crew members. Among them was Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teacher who would have been the first private citizen in space. Christa was one of 10 finalists from Ronald Reagan's "Teacher in Space" project. Chosen from more than 10,000 teacher applicants, the finalists participated in weeks of rigorous testing and training. NASA called it "space camp," but the process was far from fun and games. In Slate's One Year: 1986, we hear about that intense experience from the former candidates themselves.All that and more, this week on Podcast Playlist.Featuring: If Books Could Kill, Where There's A Will: Finding Shakespeare, One Year: 1986, Missing and Murdered: Who Killed Alberta Williams, Future PerfectFor links and more info head to cbc.ca/podcastplaylist.

Selected to be the first teacher in space.  Her life ended tragically in the space shuttle Challenger disaster.

(NOTAS Y ENLACES DEL CAPÍTULO: https://www.jaimerodriguezdesantiago.com/kaizen/187-toma-de-decisiones-viii-pensamiento-analitico-feynman-la-nasa-y-la-incertidumbre/) “In God We Trust. All Others Bring Data”«Confiamos en Dios. Todos los demás traed datos» Esta frase de William Edward Demings, un estadístico estadounidense que fue clave en el desarrollo y crecimiento de Japón tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial, preside la sala de evaluación de misiones de la NASA. O eso se cuenta siempre. Yo no lo he visto. Pero parece lógico: explorar los confines del universo, llevar al hombre a la Luna o tratar de encontrar vidas alienígenas son tareas que requieren de una precisión extrema y de un profundo conocimiento científico. Sin embargo, la realidad es tozuda. Y frente a nuestro afán por tomar las mejores decisiones basadas en datos, nos enfrentamos continuamente a la necesidad de decidir sin muchos de ellos, bajo presiones de todo tipo. Algo similar le sucedió, precisamente, a la propia NASA el 28 de enero de 1986.Aquel día despegaría el Transbordador Espacial Challenger, con sus siete tripulantes a bordo, y con, al menos, dos misiones. La primera, la oficial, era la de desplegar un satélite de comunicaciones y estudiar el Cometa Halley mientras estaban en órbita. La segunda, no tan explícita, era la de volver a despertar el interés del público por la conquista del espacio. Habían pasado casi 17 años desde la llegada a la Luna y, sin nuevos grandes hitos que excitaran su imaginación, los estadounidenses ponían su atención —y con ella sus votos y, por tanto, su dinero— en otros temas. Por eso, aquel lanzamiento fue precedido de una campaña de comunicación sin precedentes.Incluso, como cuenta Nuria Pérez en su maravilloso podcast Gabinete de Curiosidades, se plantearon que en aquella misión viajara Big Bird, el primo americano de la Gallina Caponata. Sí, la de Barrio Sésamo. Me habría encantado estar en la reunión en la que discutieron eso. Al final, se dieron cuenta de que, por lo que sea, meter a alguien con un disfraz de dos metros y medio en lo que esencialmente era una lata de sardinas espacial no era factible. La elegida finalmente fue Christa McAuliffe, una maestra de escuela seleccionada entre más de 11.000 candidaturas, que se ganó rápidamente el cariño del pueblo estadounidense con su carisma y su pasión por el espacio.«T menos 10, 9, 8, 7, 6 —motor principal arrancado—, 4, 3, 2, 1… ¡y despegue! ¡Despegue de la XXV misión del transbordador espacial, que ha abandonado la torre!» Así sonó el despegue del Challenger, que fue emitido en directo para todo el país. La cámara siguió a la nave en su majestuoso ascenso. Apenas un minuto después, justo cuando el corresponsal de la CNN comenzaba a recapitular la cantidad de retrasos sufridos por la misión, enmudeció. Frente a sus ojos y a los de millones de espectadores, la nave se desintegró en miles de pedazos en mitad de una enorme humareda. Y con ella sus siete tripulantes. La tragedia del Challenger sacudió Estados Unidos. Para empezar fue un punto de inflexión en el interés por el espacio y, en particular, en los riesgos que estaban dispuestos a asumir para alcanzarlo. A raíz del accidente, se creó una comisión de investigación encabezada por un ex-Secretario de Estado, William Rogers, a quien al parecer Ronald Reagan, por entonces presidente de Estados Unidos, sugirió que las conclusiones debían proteger a la NASA. Formaron parte de aquella comisión todo tipo de figuras de la aeronáutica, la ingeniería, el ejército y la ciencia. Estaba hasta el primer ser humano en pisar la Luna, Neil Amstrong. Eran casi todos hombres, eso sí. Entre todos ellos estaba un viejo conocido de este podcast: nuestro amigo Richard Feynman, que a sus 67 años era seguramente el científico vivo más conocido y más respetado del mundo. Y también alguien con ideas propias. Dicen las malas lenguas que tal vez desde el poder político pensaron que podrían controlarlo, que ya no tendría la energía de su juventud y que, en cualquier caso, la burocracia y los votos de otros mucho más susceptibles a las presiones acabarían acallándolo. De hecho, él se mantuvo bastante discreto durante todo el proceso. Se tomó su tiempo para entender el problema, comprender el funcionamiento de la nave y también el de la propia comisión. Y empezó a tener la sensación de que más que descubrir la verdad, había un interés en encubrirla. Así que se buscó un aliado: el general Donald Kutyna. Feynman solía contar cómo un día Kutyna se acercó a él con una idea interesante sobre cómo el frío podía haber afectado a las juntas de goma que sellaban los compartimentos del combustible. Dijo que se le había ocurrido reparando su coche. Aunque la realidad era otra: Sally Ride, la única mujer en la comisión, había entregado a Kutyna un documento de la NASA que ella no podía desvelar sin implicar a quienes se lo habían conseguido. Y al general sólo se le ocurrió aquella historieta de su coche para poner a Feynman sobre la pista. Con eso, ya tenían una teoría de lo que había pasado. Sólo les faltaba convencer al resto. Y de eso se encargó Feynman. Lo hizo en una audiencia pública retransmitida por televisión. En un momento dado, en mitad de la intervención de un directivo de la agencia espacial, Feynman pidió la palabra. Mientras cuestionaba a aquel testigo, tomó una pieza de plástico como el que se usaba en las juntas y lentamente lo sumergió en agua helada. Unas preguntas después, sacó la pieza del vaso y explicó que el frío la había vuelto rígida, había perdido su flexibilidad. Millones de personas entendieron inmediatamente el problema. Mientras que inicialmente la NASA había estimado las probabilidades de un accidente como el que sucedió como de una entre 100.000, la presión de Feynman, Kutyna y Sally Ride demostró que el riesgo de aquel lanzamiento era mucho mayor: de 1 entre 200. En el informe final de la comisión, Feynman —a quien había molestado profundamente el uso propagandístico de la misión y de aquella maestra tristemente fallecida— obligó a que se incluyera la siguiente frase, amenazando con no firmar el informe si no se hacía. «Para que una tecnología sea exitosa, la realidad debe prevalecer sobre las relaciones públicas, porque la naturaleza no puede ser engañada». Puro Feynman. ¿Te gusta kaizen? Apoya el podcast uniéndote a la Comunidad y accede a contenidos y ventajas exclusivas: https://www.jaimerodriguezdesantiago.com/comunidad-kaizen/

It's time for another "This Week in History" and for this episode, we are doing something special: focusing on one event. On the 38th anniversary of the Challenger Disaster, Jim Ward is on the show to let us know what was happening in the lead up to the tragic accident that took the lives of seven astronauts, including the first "Teacher in Space," Christa McAuliffe. Want to learn more about the Challenger disaster? Check out "Truth, lies, and O-rings inside the space shuttle Challenger disaster" by Allan McDonald, available instantly as an eBook or Audiobook here: http://tinyurl.com/mcpac-mcdacd

From the aftermath of the Challenger Disaster, to the rollercoaster investigation, get ready for the Ride of your life. Dawn is rejoined by her guest Adam Andreasen, an artist in central Wisconsin and her friend since childhood, indeed he was sitting next to her the day the disaster unfolded on TV. --- LISTEN TO EP46 - CHALLENGER DISASTER, PART 1 ---LILFS: (Links I'd Like to Follow)Dawn's SourcesBOOK: The Burning Blue by Kevin Cook (2021): The Untold Story of Christa McAuliffe and NASA's Challenger Disaster.DOC: Challenger: The Final Flight - Netflix (2020) NASA (these nerds love data - dig in.)See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (several coming next season)HILF is now on Patreon! ---NEXT NEW EPISODE:Oct. 25th, 2023 - EP48: The Battle of Blair Mountain with Peter Brietmayer. HILF is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast!---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us hilfpodcast@gmail.comTheme song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins.

When Challenger broke apart shortly after launch over Cape Canaveral, seven people died. The most well-known to the American public was Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher. She had won a well-publicized national search,  making her something of an American Celebrity - especially among school children, many of whom watched the tragic launch from their classrooms. Join Dawn and her guest Adam Andreasen, an artist in central Wisconsin (and her first kiss oh-my-god-oh-my-god-oh-my-god.)---LILFS: (Links I'd Like to Follow)Dawn's SourcesBOOK: The Burning Blue by Kevin Cook (2021): The Untold Story of Christa McAuliffe and NASA's Challenger Disaster.DOC: Challenger: The Final Flight - Netflix (2020) NASA (these nerds love data - dig in.)See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (several coming next season)HILF is now on Patreon! ---NEXT NEW EPISODE:Oct. 11th, 2023 - EP47: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster - PART 2 with Adam Andreasen.HILF is part of The DEN - Deluxe Edition Network. Go there to find your NEXT favorite podcast!---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us hilfpodcast@gmail.comTheme song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins.

Each week we are exploring different trailheads as a part of Basecamp that can lead you to deepen your faith. This week we're exploring the next steps everyone needs to take in their faith. IT'S EASY TO GIVE at Harmony, text any amount to (859) 459-0316 to get started (or give online @ my.harmonychurch.cc/give ). ---------------- Trail Head 2 - Grab Your Gear Understanding how to enter into a relationship with Jesus Trail 3: Are there any next steps I need to take? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of my favorite little pieces of trivia for people when going on a road trip is that the lines in the middle of the highway and on the interstate are upwards of 8 feet long. Did you know this? I've been known to literally pull over, get out and lay down in the middle of the highway to prove it - this of course was done in Kansas because there are only 5 people in Kansas and most days they are not out on the highway :). It's really true, the easiest way to see it is when you are driving your car, try and compare the length of your car to the lines, and you'll be blown away. Do you know why we don't realize how long the lines are? It's because When you move fast, it's easy to miss how big things can really be. b Today, we're going to look at some big ideas that TONS of people have moved past too quickly oftentimes in their faith. b These three things are foundational pieces in your formation and growth as a Christian. b One of the questions you are going to want to ask yourself today as we study is: “Have I slowed down enough to really consider how these foundational pieces have fit into my life?” Let's jump in. To look forward, we need to look backward. Let's read Acts 2:36-39 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” Peter has just preached the first sermon of the first church ever. When he does, thousands of people are listening and they are cut to the heart. When the people ask him what to do, Peter gives them two responses they need to do. Repent and be baptized Depending on how you grew up, you may have different ideas about what repentance and baptism mean. Biblically, they are very simple ideas Biblically, to repent means to change sides. ILLUSTRATION: It's like if you had grown up rooting for Louisville and as an adult you realized the error of your ways and started to cheer for UK, you would have repented to UK's side and away from Louisville. Peter's original audience would have understood that when He called them to repent, he was calling them to turn from a life that did not acknowledge Jesus at all to a life that recognized Him as the primaryauthority of their life. b The word "baptize" is from the Greek word "baptizō" (βαπτίζω). It is a transliteration of the Greek verb, meaning to immerse, dip, or submerge. The English word "baptize" is directly borrowed from the Greek term. Paul, in Romans 6 says this about how baptism works: Romans 6:3-7 3 Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with,[a] that we should no longer be slaves to sin— 7 because anyone who has died has been set free from sin. Christian Baptism is the way a person is united with Jesus in His death. b Jesus commanded us to baptize people as we make disciples: Matthew 28:18-20 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Maybe you're asking yourself, “So, is a person saved if they are not baptized?” b The scripture is clear that we are saved BY grace (God's undeserved mercy) THROUGH faith (trusting in Jesus) and NOT by works (things we can do for ourselves) Ephesians 2:8-10 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. Peter is also clear in Acts 2:38 that through repentance & baptism, a person receives forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Confused yet? Which is it? Let me give you an illustration, that while not perfect, is helpful for me in understanding it. ILLUSTRATION: I wear a wedding ring because I'm married. The wedding ring is not my marriage. I would be married without the wedding ring, but I'm not sure for how long, because my spouse expects me to live my married life out in a way that the wedding ring is my marriage as much as it is not. In the same way, you can have faith in Jesus and not have taken the steps to have repented and been baptized, but I'm not sure what that actually says to Jesus if you are not willing to follow Him into those things. Some of you need to ask yourself a few questions, not just "Did you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior," but, "Did you repent of your old life?" b Did you switch teams - from a self-oriented life to a God-oriented life? b This is why baptism matters - because it's the burial of that old life and embracing of the new God-life. b Have you taken the step to be baptized into the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? if not, why not? Those are the first two foundational pieces of following Jesus Repentance - a continual recalibration of your life to a God-oriented life Baptism - a one-time event - a burial of your old life into the new God life. b The third foundational piece is the gift of the Holy Spirit. In the New Testament, the Holy Spirit is referred to as several things, Counselor, Seal of our Salvation, Deposit Guaranteeing our Salvation, and more. b Here are a few functions of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Follower of Jesus: Comforter and Helper: Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Comforter or Helper who will come to assist and guide believers. In John 14:16-17, Jesus says, "And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you." b 2. Teacher and Remembrance: Jesus states that the Holy Spirit will teach and bring to remembrance His words. John 14:26 says, "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you." b 3. Conviction of Sin and Righteousness: The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Jesus explains in John 16:8-11, "And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged." b 4. Empowerment for Witnessing: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses of Jesus. Acts 1:8 states, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." b 5. Fruit and Gifts: The Holy Spirit produces fruit in the lives of believers and bestows spiritual gifts for the edification of the church. Galatians 5:22-23 speaks of the fruit of the Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control." Additionally, various passages in the New Testament, such as 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12:6-8, mention spiritual gifts that are distributed by the Holy Spirit to empower believers for ministry. b 6. Indwelling and Seal: The Holy Spirit dwells within believers and seals them as children of God. Romans 8:9 states, "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him." Ephesians 1:13-14 also mentions believers being sealed with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of their inheritance. The New Testament has a peculiar way of talking about the church. It calls us “The Body of Christ”. b Why does it call us that? It's because we are where His Spirit has taken up residence. b We are the body Jesus indwells. God's choice is to live in you - the question is will we choose to live in Him? CLOSING ILLUSTRATION: On January 28, 1986, the world was shocked with the Challenger space shuttle exploded. A teacher (Christa McAuliffe) was aboard the shuttle along with 6 other crew members. 73 seconds after liftoff the space shuttle disintegrated with millions of school children watching (if you remember this event, describe your own experience). Do you know why the Challenger exploded and those 7 people died that day? They died because of an o-ring that failed. A little piece of rubber that let hot gases to escape. But the real reason they died, was because when officials at Nasa were told about the potential for the 0-ring to fail, they didn't address it. They knew there was the potential for catastrophic failure and they ignored it. Some of you need to take the next step in your relationship with God, you need to actually physically repent - move with your body towards saying I want to turn from my old life to the new life with Jesus. Some of you need to realize that a relationship with Jesus is not just about not going to hell (an important part of salvation) but it's for you to become God's partner in His work in the world. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Im Januar 1986 verunglückte die US-Raumfähre Challenger kurz nach dem Start. Die siebenköpfige Besatzung kam ums Leben. Dazu gehörte auch die Lehrerin Christa McAuliffe.Lorenzen, Dirkwww.deutschlandfunk.de, SternzeitDirekter Link zur Audiodatei

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The NASA space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, just 73 seconds after liftoff, bringing a devastating end to the spacecraft's 10th mission. The disaster claimed the lives of all seven astronauts aboard, including Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from New Hampshire who would have been the first civilian in space. It was later determined that two rubber O-rings, which had been designed to seal the sections of the rocket booster, had failed due to cold temperatures on the morning of the launch. The tragedy and its aftermath received extensive media coverage and prompted NASA to temporarily suspend all shuttle missions.Challenger Explosion. (2010, February 15). HISTORY. https://www.history.com/topics/1980s/challenger-disaster  #movies #theatre #video #movie #film #films #videos #actor #actress #cinema #dvd #amc #instamovies #star #moviestar #photooftheday #hollywood#Kentucky #cocainebear#goodmovie #instagood #flick #flicks #instaflick #instaflicks #thorton #andrewthorton #movies #theatre #video #movie #film #films #videos #actor #actress #cinema #dvd #amc #instamovies #star #moviestar #photooftheday #hollywood #goodmovie #instagood #flick #flicks #instaflick #instaflicks #love #TFLers #tweegram #photooftheday #20likes #amazing #smile #follow4follow #like4like #look #instalike #igers #picoftheday #food #instadaily #instafollow #followme #girl #iphoneonly #instagood #bestoftheday #instacool #instago #all_shots #follow #webstagram #colorful #style #swag #amazing #followme #all_shots #textgram #family #instago #igaddict #awesome #girls #instagood #my #bored #baby #music #red #green #water #harrystyles #bestoftheday #black #party #white #yum #flower #2012 #night #instalove #niallhoran #jj_forum #love #instagood #me #tbt #cute #follow #followme #photooftheday #happy #tagforlikes #beautiful #self #girl #picoftheday #like4like #smile #friends #fun #like #fashion #summer #instadaily #igers #instalike #food #love #photooftheday #portrait #baby #me #instamood #cute #friends #hair #swag #igers #picoftheday #girl #guy #beautiful #fashion #instagramers #follow #smile #pretty #followme #photo #life #funny #cool #hot #bored #girls #iphonesia #movies #theatre #video #movie #film #films #videos #actor #actress #cinema #dvd #amc #instamovies #star #moviestar #photooftheday #hollywood #goodmovie #instagood #flick #flicks #instaflick #instaflicks #27club #Cobain #cincinnati #explore #fridayfuckery #podcastlife #podcasts #youtube #book #deus #fy #fyp #interview #podcasthost #radio #90s #apple #applepodcasts #author #bringingthefuckery #comedy #richardpryor #80s #standup #comedians #actors #multiplesclerosis #goat #superman #death #actors # #richardpryor #pryor #blackcomedians #richardpryor #pryor #blackcomedians #funny #funnymemes #funnyvideos #funnymeme #funnyshit #funnyreels #funnyvideo #funnypictures #funnyposts #funnyvines #funnyreel #funnytime #funnyvideosdaily #funnyreels

For a really fresh take on obsession, take a look here Slushies! Lisa Gordon's short story is a masterclass in taking a popular form and quietly exploding it (pun intended). By turns deeply human, comical, sad, and just a little bit “out there”, Gordon's story sweeps alongside a protagonist whose undying love for civilian astronaut Christa McAuliffe drives a story with the hallmarks of space exploration. NASA's obsessive attention to detail, understanding of real world factors, and commitment to thinking outside the box are shared by Gordon, who tells a surprising and rewarding story. You might want to jump down the page and read or listen to it in full first, as there are spoilers in our discussion! Listen to the story Paul on Earth in its entirety (separate from podcast reading)   And in the spirit of confession that permeates this story, our team is confessing their obsessions: Kathleen Volk Miller – podcasts and keeping her wine racks full (purely for aesthetic reasons!) Jason Schneiderman – the original Doctor Who series (1963-1989), keeping it old school! Marion Wrenn – onion dip (very hard to find in Abu Dhabi, so it's her go-to when she's Stateside!) Samantha Neugebauer – old tin boxes Dagne Forrest – space exploration and marzipan You might want to read these related links: All Addicts Anonymous Christa McAuliffe and the 1986 Challenger explosion Parasocial relationships The Week in Longing, Dagne Forrest on Rust+ Moth (a recent poem by one of our editors that references the Challenger explosion and the late 2022 recovery of a piece of the shuttle off the Florida coast) This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Wilbur Records, who kindly introduced us to the artist is A.M.Mills whose song “Spaghetti with Loretta” now opens our show.    At the table: Kathleen Volk Miller, Jason Schneiderman, Marion Wrenn, Dagne Forrest, and Samantha Neugebauer, as well as technical team Ta'Liyah Thomas, Anthony Luong, and Sebastian Remetta   Lisa Gordon's short fiction has been published in Paper Darts, ANMLY, Hypertext, Storychord and elsewhere. She lives in the Boston area and is working on two novels.   Paul on Earth               Paul had a hard time concentrating on the wedding. Maybeth had tears in her eyes, but then again, she cried at everything. The rabbi was saying words about how important trust is when it comes to love. Maybeth took his hands. She had nice, soft, small hands—Paul always liked that about her. She could do a lot with those hands: not least of which, much earlier in the morning, even though they weren't supposed to see each other until the wedding (Maybeth had wanted it that way) he knocked on the door of her hotel room. Tap tap, tap tap, tap tap, so she would know it was him. He needed her, he said. He needed her to touch him. And she did. And he'd felt better, but only for a moment.                 He still couldn't get Christa out of his mind.                He still looked her up. Often. All the time, you might say. It had been years since 1986, but still—she was a household name. Christa McAuliffe. The whole thing had affected everyone, especially school children. It was one of Ronald Reagan's most celebrated speeches, and he'd been a former movie star! Not that most people remember that. Now, there's a show about it on Netflix. He still hadn't watched it. He couldn't bring himself to do it.                 She was still alive inside him like a constellation, burning layers through his skin. And now he was getting married, again, to another very, very nice lady. She knew everything, and she forgave him. He was getting a chance to start over.                “Paul, Maybeth, do you take one another?” the rabbi said.                “I do,” Maybeth said, squeezing his hands.                “Yes,” Paul said. “I mean, I do. Yes.”               Little lines crinkled adoringly around Maybeth's eyes. Her eyes were the color of limestone.               “Then it is my honor. To announce. You as husband and wife, to one another.”               The guests roared as ceremoniously as a small crowd can, gathering to their feet, a wave of low thundering applause ebbed and flowed as they kissed. Paul knew next to none of them, but luckily, Maybeth had many friends. She was liked by many people, unlike Paul. It was one of the things Paul told her when they first met: I won't bring much to your life. I've tried to change but—               She had interrupted him. “That's for me to decide.”               Maybeth's lips were slick with lipstick and he worried, for a moment, he'd look like a clown. But he could feel her smiling through her mouth, through her kissing, and she kissed him with abandon, and he let her. He loved her. He really wanted to love her.   * * *                  Paul was 15 when Christa McAuliffe was his teacher, and he fell for her like a rocket burning through the universe. (It was a cheap analogy, he knew that. It was cliché, obvious. But it was how he felt.) She was so pretty—! Just so, so pretty. All the school boys seemed to like the girls with big hips and big hair and pink mouths, always open. It was the early 80s, after all.                But not Paul. It was Mrs. McAuliffe, with her brown eyes wide as planets, her tall teeth, her curly hair, she was—well, she was a lot of things, but mostly, she was the mother figure he'd needed at the same time his sexuality was burgeoning, so she represented the classic oedipal complex, except a little inverted, for Paul. At least, that's what he was told in therapy, later in life. It seemed true enough. He accepted it. But he couldn't change his behavior.                His behavior didn't take hold until after the explosion. She wasn't even his teacher then—she'd moved on to another school, and Paul was floundering without her presence to steady him. To give him something to look forward to. But it was after that when his obsession really bloomed. He was devastated for her two children. Of her husband, he was fiercely jealous—jealous that he got to be the husband, even after she'd died. Jealous that he could mourn, really mourn. He called their house often, back then. He's not proud of it, but he did it. He got to know the sounds of all of their voices: the little girl's, the young boy's, the husband's. Lots of people were calling then, obviously. It wasn't too invasive. But they did change their phone number, later. Unlisted, of course. Paul was saddened. Deeply.               Back then—then being, before the internet—there was only so much he could do. Newspapers stopped reporting. He kept copies of some of the ones he could find, the issue of People Magazine with her face on it, and the like. He kept them in a notebook. He went to college. He went to class. He tried to connect his obsession with the idea that maybe he was obsessed with space—! Yes, that had to be it! He majored in astronomy, but he just couldn't take to it. It was too mathematical. Too science-oriented. Christa had been his English teacher. It was escapism, he preferred. He graduated with a degree in Literature and asked Sandy to marry him. It was what you were supposed to do. She expected it, but she was happy, very happy. They lived in a little apartment in Boston for a few years, while she finished her Masters' degree at BU. He took a teaching job in a small town called Concord, west of Boston, in—what else? English. It was not lost on him that Concord—albeit, New Hampshire—was where Christa was from. And he'd learned that she'd lived for some time in Framingham, Massachusetts. It was not far from Concord, not far at all. He spent his days driving around strange neighborhoods, aimlessly, wandering, or in the parking lot of the high school she'd attended, which was still there. He told Sandy he'd started a chess club for his students. He'd never played chess in his life, but she believed him.                That was all for a long, long time. He was happy enough. He enjoyed teaching, though he feared he wasn't very good at it. When he closed his eyes, he could still see Christa's back, the way her arm would raise to the chalkboard, how her writing made a pleasant sound. Tap tap, tap tap. He'd developed some decent cooking skills, and Sandy baked, and they ate well. They made love occasionally, and then frequently, because Sandy wanted badly to have children. Paul was thankful that they were inexperienced lovers—they'd only really had each other—and didn't know that he didn't touch her the way a man does when he loves a woman. When he's in love with her. But after a year or so, the test results came back with bad news: she wouldn't be able to bear children. And she stopped turning to him in bed. And Paul found that he was pleased. It allowed space in his mind for the obsession to grow. And grow, grow it did. It was like a whole other place in his mind he could turn to, retreat into: he could go into different parts of Christa's body and inhabit them, and they were in love in a way that didn't exist on Earth—it was unique to them, and them only, and it was everything; it was his world.                Years passed. Years upon years. Until finally, one day, he was arrested. A little girl in the town of Framingham, Mass. had been abducted. She'd been missing for three days and discovered later, in the conservation land lining the towns' perimeter, murdered, sexually abused. Such an awful, tragic thing. Paul had been seen too often in her neighborhood, and others nearby, idling around in his brown Pontiac, a stranger. His likeness matched the description of the abductor: tall, glasses, a non-descript male. He was taken to the station and questioned for hours.               He was bewildered. Truly and simply bewildered. He wouldn't have known where to begin, is what he said.                “Where to begin with what?” the detective had said.                “With stealing a child,” Paul had whispered. “With touching a child.” He clasped and unclasped his hands.                Yes, he'd been around the neighborhood. Often, on and off, for years. No, he had no business there, knew no one, not a soul who lived there. No, he had no alibi—he had, indeed, been driving around that very night. He'd been lying to his wife for so long he'd begun to believe there was a chess club. The only way out was the truth.                “McAuliffe,” they'd said. “The teacher astronaut lady? The one who got blown up?” The detective. A lawyer. Repeated it, as if they hadn't heard him right. Couldn't have possibly heard him right.                “Yes,” Paul said. “That's the one.” He told them about the file he kept in the magazine in the downstairs bathroom. They sent a squad to get it, and his wife followed behind, hysterical. The questioning was relentless. He was shoved in a cell for 14 hours. Eventually, they found the right man. He'd committed a similar crime in Western Mass., in the Berkshires. They opened the door to his cell and he was free to go. But they recommended he get therapy.                “We think you're a little nutso,” one of the policeman said, on his way out. Behind him, echos of laughter. He started his car—it sputtered and died. It was a freezing, gray day in November. Sandy wouldn't pick him up. He tried to hitch, but no one would stop for a man who looked like the man who abducted children. Eventually, he called a cab. It cost him $143 to get home, and, not having that kind of money on him, the cabbie had to drive him to a bank. He watched the cabbie eying him in the rearview mirror as he peeled away.               Sandy left, which didn't surprise Paul in the slightest. What did surprise Paul was how little he cared. Somehow, they didn't fire him. He'd thought they would have, but they didn't. (“You didn't commit the crime, Paul,” the principal said, disapprovingly. As if he'd wanted him to have been the criminal.)                His time was his own, finally. He couldn't drive around the way he used to, which left a void in his life he wasn't sure how he'd fill. But it turned out, it wasn't as hard as he thought. He grocery shopped and cooked elaborate meals, gaining weight, filling out in places he didn't think could grow. He masturbated on the couch as he pleased. He read different books and grew excited by new lesson plans. He even became energized by teaching in new ways. His life, it seemed, was changing. Christa was there—she would always be there—but he needed her less and less.                But then, as if out of nowhere, the internet became faster and stronger and more ubiquitous, and suddenly, the world was at his fingertips—anything he wanted could be his, information of any kind—and, well. Life took on new meaning. He bought a printer. He printed everything. He posted the photos, the articles, up around his house, a shrine. He was scared of himself. His teaching suffered. He stopped eating. He was fired. He'd hit rock bottom. And then, one day—it really was like that, just one day—he saw an advertisement for Addicts Anonymous. Whatever you're addicted to, we can help, is what it said.                 Paul went. He didn't know what his life had become and he didn't want to give up, not yet. He was 40 years old. His father had died long ago. Sandy had moved to Virginia, adopted a daughter, gotten a dog. He drove to the meeting, concentrating on the way the cold winter air felt in his lungs. And at the meeting, he met Maybeth. She was addicted to painkillers. She was a tiny, cute thing. Sprightly. Energetic. “But I have a dark side,” she said, when she spoke to the room. She'd been watching Paul carefully. He could feel it, even when he turned away. After the session, she approached him. “I'm looking for a new boyfriend,” she said. “Addictions don't bother me.”               “Even mine?” Paul had said.                “Even yours,” she had said.                He'd addressed the room—all 27 of them (he'd counted) and he'd said, “Hi, I'm Paul. And I don't know why. Or maybe I do. But—and sorry if this freaks anyone out—I'm addicted to Christa McAuliffe.”                There'd been chatter, a couple of laughs. Some of them looked at him quizzically. He heard someone whisper to someone else “Challenger”. And he'd felt very much like crying. It was the first time he'd felt like crying in—well, maybe ever. Since he could remember. And it felt like being opened, like a present.                When he told that to Maybeth, she cried. “I'm your present,” she'd said. “And you're mine.” She smiled into his neck and curled up in his lap like a little dog. Paul held her. Never had his arms been so full. He closed his eyes and tunneled through space, slowly at first, just exploring, until he was rocketing through her again, ready to find what he was looking for.

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Through the Rogers Commission hearings, the truth comes out about the faulty O-rings and that if those in charge had listened to the concerns of the engineers below them, the disaster could have been avoided by waiting until the weather warmed up to launch the shuttle. Joh Denver also makes good on his promise to write a song for the Teacher in Space winner.The Space Race series introduction music is Lift Off by kennysvoice.As always, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/

Announced in 1984 by President Reagan as a way to boost science education, the Teacher in Space program invited teachers to apply to become the first citizen into space. Realizing that two teachers from Wisconsin were selected, we reached out to connect with one of them. From Tomah, Wisconsin, science teacher Larry Scheckel was a finalist in the program alongside Christa McAuliffe. Larry joins the show to describe the Teacher in Space application and selection process, tell us about the state of science education in the 80s, and relive the shared grief that he and other finalists experienced when the Challenger exploded. Show notes at: https://laboutloud.com/2023/02/episode-274-teacher-in-space/

Despite warnings that it was likely not safe to launch in such cold weather, NASA gave Challenger the go ahead on January 28, 1986. Seventy three seconds after liftoff, the shuttle stack suffered a catastrophic malfunction and exploded. Seven astronauts lost their lives, but not from the explosion itself. We'll look at exactly what happened in this episode.The Space Race series introduction music is Lift Off by kennysvoice.As always, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/

Christa McAuliffe's four months of training draw to and end. Before the launch, she get's to head home to spend Christmas and New Year's with her family and then it's off to Florida for the launch, a launch that was delayed several times until NASA felt pressure to get the mission underway no matter what.The Space Race series introduction music is Lift Off by kennysvoice.As always, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/

The Teacher-in-Space finalists take a ride on the vomit comet and are rewarded with a trip to Space Camp, which tragically results in the death of an employee, before returning to Washington, DC for the announcement of which one of them will be joining the crew of STS-51-L. We also learn why mission specialist astronauts really don't like - some might even ay hate -  payload specialist non-astronauts.The Space Race series introduction music is Lift Off by kennysvoice.As always, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/

Following the first several shuttle missions, particularly after Sally Ride's historic flight on the seventh mission, public interest in the shuttle program dropped off much as it had following Apollo 11 and the first successful moon landing. In an attempt to rekindle public interest, President Reagan announced that the 25th shuttle mission would include a non-astronaut. NASA would be sending the first private citizen to space, a teacher who be selected following a nationwide application period.The Space Race series introduction music is Lift Off by kennysvoice.As always, a very special thanks to Mountain Up Cap Company for its continued help to spread the word about the podcast on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MountainUpCapCompany Climb to Glory!For more information about the podcast visit: ·       The GoA website: https://www.ghostsofarlingtonpodcast.com    ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsofarlingtonpodcast·       Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlingtonGhosts·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostsofarlington/

In this very special return episode, we're going to discuss the concept of “what goes up must come down”. They're never really specific about where or in how many pieces. On today's episode: we'll discuss the most blood-thirsty game of roulette ever. You'll see what happens with 7,500 Dodge Caravans worth of fuel explodes within walking distance. And you'll learn why you should never put your kids in a sewer, no matter how great of a parent you are. The safety segment from today's story is designed to teach you about rocket safety, but since I can't teach you everything in one short podcast, my best advice is to relisten to every past episode, tell a friend, then quiz each other. Celebrity guests include missile designer Sergei Korolev, civilian astronaut Christa McAuliffe and the biggest testicles in Chinese State News. Find us on any of your favorite channels Apple : https://tinyurl.com/5fnbumdwSpotify : https://tinyurl.com/73tb3uuwIHeartRadio : https://tinyurl.com/vwczpv5jPodchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6w Stitcher : https://tinyurl.com/mcyxt6vwGoogle : https://tinyurl.com/3fjfxattSpreaker : https://tinyurl.com/fm5y22suPodchaser : https://tinyurl.com/263kda6wRadioPublic : https://tinyurl.com/w67b4kecPocketCasts. : https://pca.st/ef1165v3CastBox : https://tinyurl.com/4xjpptdrBreaker. : https://tinyurl.com/4cbpfaytDeezer. : https://tinyurl.com/5nmexvwt Follow us on the socials for moreFacebook : www.facebook.com/doomsdaypodcastInstagram : www.instagram.com/doomsdaypodcastTwitter : www.twitter.com/doomsdaypodcastIf you like the idea of your podcast hosts wearing more than duct tape and bits of old Halloween costumes for clothes and can spare a buck or two, you can now buy me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/doomsdayFuneral Kazoo HQ : www.funeralkazoo.com/doomsday

Donald G. James is the author of "Manners will take you where brains and money won't: Wisdom from Momma and 35 years at NASA." (Feb. 2021). Inspired by the overwhelming reaction to the 1986 space shuttle Challenger tragedy, Donald James decided to make his career at NASA, retiring in 2017.Donald developed an early interest in aviation and international affairs due to his frequent travels with his parents to Africa, Southeast Asia, and Europe. In grade school, he learned about the planned supersonic transport (SST) and the new jumbo jet, the 747. The idea that you could fly faster than the speed of sound or in an aeroplane as gigantic as the 747 captivated him. Both Donald and his brother Dennis wanted to pursue aviation careers. Dennis is now a Captain with American Airlines.The experience of living in developing countries and a desire to solve problems of poverty inspired Donald to pursue International Relations and Economic Development academically, though he never lost his interest in aerospace. While considering employment options after graduate school, Donald applied to and was accepted into the Presidential Management Intern program. He was recruited and hired by NASA, beginning at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in 1982. He returned to California, transferring to NASA's Ames Research Center in 1984.Donald decided to make a career at NASA after the tragic Challenger accident in 1986. The loss of teacher Christa McAuliffe and her six fellow crew members, and the tremendous outpouring for the nation's first educator astronaut persuaded Donald that NASA was one agency that could inspire students to be explorers. Donald loves being around brilliant people doing cool science, building better and faster planes, and designing spacecraft to explore low earth orbit and the cosmos. For Donald, working at the Agency that led America and the world to human exploration of the moon is an honour and a privilege.Career highlights include: serving as Ames' Education Director from 1999 to 2006; co-leading Ames' first open house attracting a record-breaking quarter of a million visitors in one day (1997); serving as project manager for NASA's successful bid to host the International Space University's 2009 Space Studies Program; being accepted to the Senior Executive Service. Of all the amazing experiences Donald had, he counts one as the most gratifying: a young graduate student told Donald after a talk he gave that she was inspired to go into engineering when Donald visited her 7th-grade class a decade earlier. In August of 2014, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden selected Donald as the Agency's Associate Administrator for Education. Donald retired after 35 years—all with NASA—on March 31, 2017.Donald holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He received a graduate Fellowship from the National Science Foundation and completed an MA in International Economic Development from the American University in Washington, D.C. Donald also studied economics at Cambridge University, England in 1975 and attended Harvard's Senior Executive Fellows program in 2004.Donald enjoys speaking to groups, especially young people interested in aerospace careers and about the themes in his new book. Donald's book (in collaboration with his brother Dennis) Manners Will Take You Where Brains and Money Won't: Wisdom from Momma and 35 years at NASA is available.Donald lives with his wife Tanya in Pleasanton, California. They have two children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If we think about women in aeronautics, we tend to remember the ones who came to tragic ends: Amelia Earhart, Christa McAuliffe. One Vermont composer researched women in STEM fields and found uplifting stories, too, and put them to music.

Does our generation have any heroes? The Gen X Stories gang isn't really sure. Between family members we respect, public figures we admire & others who inspire us, hear why we think our generation struggles to use the word “hero” at all. Plus we hear from our Facebook community about their thoughts on the matter. You may be surprised where we end up as much as we were.Episode linksSongs about heroesUrban Dictionary definition of a heroWhen Everyday People Become Unexpected HeroesA Hero in A Hat: Abraham Lincoln's HeroismMiracle on the Hudson & Sully SullenbergerAn Unlikely Hero: Volodymyr Zelensky's riseLin Manual Miranda and the backlash about the In the Heights MovieHabitat for Humanity: A glimpse at what inspires President Carter The Sustained Charitable Giving Model Of Newman's Own Why Carl Sagan is Truly Irreplaceable35 years after Challenger disaster, former students of Christa McAuliffe honor her legacyJaime Escalante from “Stand and Deliver”Jon Bon Jovi's Soul KitchenLighting designer Dennis Parichy5 moments from 9/11 that shouldn't be forgottenNew Yorkers celebrating first responders every nightChris's Emmy nominations & wins12 acts of everyday heroism that will instantly put a smile on your faceConnect with usSubscribe to GenX Stories in your favorite podcast appBuy some kickass merchWrite us a reviewVisit our siteJoin our Facebook GroupFollow our 80's inspired InstagramSend us an email

Join us as we finish the story of Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger Disaster. In part 2, Hailee tells us how Christa won the Teacher in Space position out of thousands of applicants, how she trained for weeks and gives brief bios for the rest of the Challenger crew. We will also learn how this disaster very well could have been avoided. What We're ReadingVerity by Colleen HooverThe Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny ColganThe Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny ColganThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodWatercress by Andrea Wang and Jason ChinA Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C & Erin E. SteadIf you are interested in any of the books we talk about on this episode, please consider using our affiliate link through Bookshop.org!Recommended ReadingNon-FictionThe burning blue: the untold story of Christa McAuliffe and NASA's Challenger disaster by Kevin CookTruth, Lies, and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster by Allan McDonald and James HansenBringing Columbia Home: The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew by Michael D. Leinbach and Jonathan H. Ward.Hidden Figures by Margot Lee SheterlyHow We Got to the Moon: the people, technology, and daring feats of science behind humanity's greatest adventureby John RoccoFictionWe Dream of Space by Erin Entrada KellyPlanet Earth is Blue by Nicole PanteleakosLinksHistory of SpaceflightThe Space RaceNASA Group 8Teacher in Space Program Christa McAuliffe 1970s: Kennedy Dispatches Probes to Far Reaches as Apollo Ends1980s: All Eyes Focus on Space Shuttle35 Years Ago: Remembering Challenger and Her CrewUtah engineers' warning was ignored before Challenger explosion 30 years agoChrista's Lost LessonsRogers Commission ReportChallenger Engineer Who Warned Of Shuttle Disaster Dieshttps://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146490064/remembering-roger-boisjoly-he-tried-to-stop-shuttle-challenger-launchSupport the show

This week, Hailee tells us about Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger disaster in this two-part episode! In part 1, Hailee gives us a (brief, layman's version) history of the beginnings of the space age and the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States. You will also learn about Astronaut Group 8, the most diverse group of astronauts NASA ever employed up to that point and we will learn about the decision to begin the Teach in Space program that will introduce us to the amazing Christa McAuliffe, a New Hampshire teacher chosen to be the first citizen in space. We also learn that if you break the moon, you have to pay for the moon. Stay tuned next week for part 2, along with all of our recommended reading! LinksHistory of SpaceflightThe Space RaceNASA Group 8Teacher in Space Program Christa McAuliffe 1970s: Kennedy Dispatches Probes to Far Reaches as Apollo Ends1980s: All Eyes Focus on Space Shuttle35 Years Ago: Remembering Challenger and Her CrewUtah engineers' warning was ignored before Challenger explosion 30 years agoChrista's Lost LessonsRogers Commission ReportChallenger Engineer Who Warned Of Shuttle Disaster Dieshttps://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/02/06/146490064/remembering-roger-boisjoly-he-tried-to-stop-shuttle-challenger-launchSupport the show

It's the Space Boffins' most controversial episode yet, as Don Goldsmith talks about his new book written with Astronomer Royal Martin Rees - The End of Astronauts and why robots are the future. Also, we visit one of the cleanrooms at Airbus in Stevenage to see the new Biomass satellite to measure the carbon locked in the world's forests. Plus author Kevin Cook talks about his book, The Burning Blue, on Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger disaster. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week on Lady History: Get ready for back to school with these badass lady educators. Meet planetary pedagogue Christa McAuliffe, effervescent educator Hellen Keller, and strong-willed scholar Susie King Taylor. Logo by: Alexia Ibarra Editing by: Lexi Simms Music by: Alana Stolnitz Archival audio in this episode is from NASA. A full text transcript of this show, as well as merch, sources, attributions, and further readings, can be found at ladyhistorypod.com Support us on Patreon for just $1: www.patreon.com/ladyhistorypod Follow us on Twitter, TikTok & Instagram: @ladyhistorypod Have a question? A business inquiry? Contact: ladyhistorypod@gmail.com Leave us an audio message for a chance to be featured in the show: anchor.fm/ladyhistory/messages Special thanks to anchor.fm for sponsoring our podcast.

Patrick Woodall (Adam Ruins Everything, Plus One) returns to help us take on Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos, the 1986 cartoon where Chuck leads a band of martial artists to fight the evil Claw, Super Ninja, Angelfish and their band of evil ninjas. Plus dolphins!Contact Us!Email: pilotprojectshow@gmail.comInstagram: @pilotprojectpodFacebook: https://fb.me/pilotprojectpodTwitter: @pilotprojectpodWatch: TubiAired: September 15, 1986Episode Run: 5 EpisodesDirected by: John Kimball (Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), Darkwing Duck (1991) and Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers (1988)), Charles A. Nichols (Charlotte's Web" (1973), "Pinocchio" (1940))Written By: Michael Maurer and Dorothy MiddletonProduced by: Larry Huber (Danger Rangers (2003), ChalkZone (2002) and Dexter's Laboratory (1996))Composed by: Udi HarpazOfficial Description: Chuck Norris is an operative for the United States government who has a team consisting of Pepper, a technological genius, Kimo, a Samurai warrior, Reed, his apprentice, Tabe, a Sumo warrior, and Too Much, the young ward. Together they foil the plans of The Claw and his right hand man, The Super Ninja.Cast:Sam Fontana ... Reed (voice)Kathy Garver ... Pepper (voice)Robert Ito ... Tabe (voice)Bill Martin ... Claw (voice)Chuck Norris ... Chuck Norris (voice)Alan Oppenheimer... President (voice)Keone Young ... Super Ninja (voice)Episode Description:  Angel Fish kidnaps Dr. Sanford, the architect behind the creation of Sea Lab, so that the Claw can infiltrate it and control the world's oceans. It is up to Chuck Norris and his team of Karate Kommandos to stop them.September 1986 The #1 song that week was “Take My Breath Away" By Berlin The #1 movie for the week was "Blue Velvet"  By David Lynch The film concerns a young college student who, returning home to visit his ill father, discovers a severed human ear in a field that leads to his uncovering a vast criminal conspiracy and entering a romantic relationship with a troubled lounge singer. The #1 tv show was The Cosby Show, followed by Family Ties and Cheers Space Shuttle Challenger blew up 73 seconds after take-off, killing all 7 crew members. Tens of thousands of school-age children were watching the flight live because teacher Christa McAuliffe was a member of the crew. The term “Going postal” originated from a  mass shooting committed by a US Postal Service employee, Patrick Sherrill, in an act of workplace rage. Fourteen people were killed in the rampage. The USSR's Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant reactor # 4 had a mishap, giving radiation poisoning to an estimated 500,000 to 6,000,000 people. The remaining three reactors continued to operate until 1991, 1996 and 2000 respectively. The USSR created and distributed a forged letter that “exposed” the US government “conspiracy” to overstate the seriousness of Chernobyl meltdown ‘The Wave' was first brought to worldwide attention during the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico The year we found out that last year's Dallas TV show entire season was just Bobby Ewing's (Patrick Duffy) dream (Who Shot JR) Fun Facts To coincide with the airing of the show, Kenner Products made a set of action figures based on the main characters of the show. Kenner also made many accessories, including weapons and vehicles, to go along with the figurines The show is parodied in the 2012 CGI series version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles via a fictional cartoon show named Chris Bradford's 2 Ruff Krew, starring and produced by Chris Bradford, himself a parody of Chuck Norris. This fictional series is first featured in the 4th-season episode "The Weird World of Wyrm". The Karate Komando comic book was penned by the creator of Spider-man and Dr Strange, steve ditko   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★