In Honor of National Aviation Day, MsG reads two stories: “The Day I Sprouted Wings” by J. Herman Banning “Flying – A Dream Come True!” by Ida M. Tarbell She explains the stories are “in dedication to all the “flyboys and girls” who taught me the science of aviation and how to love flying.”
Cheryl Snyder
Saturday changes on KTOO
Some exciting changes are on the horizon for Saturday radio fans.
Moon hoax of 1835 on Crosscurrents 8/25
The New York Sun newspaper in a six-part series of articles published on August 25, 1835, reported how an astronomer had used a new telescope to discover that life on the moon included a community of winged humanoids. Gavin and Wyatt gaze to the sky for lunar life creatures while John looks to the library…
Indie Rock For Redford on Crosscurrents 8/18
The birthday of Robert Redford, who has been called the “Godfather of Indie Film” as founder of the Sundance Film Festival inspires a playlist of indie rock.
Engine problems cancel Fairweather trip
The Fairweather is expected to return to service Thursday on its regular summer run to Angoon and Sitka.
Last steam train on Crosscurrents 8/11
The ‘Fifteen Guinea Special’ on 11 August 1968 was the last steam-hauled passenger service of the British Railways network before a steam train prohibition. Gavin and Wyatt enjoy riding on the KRNN locomotive while John appreciates broadcasting from the KRNN studio. We hope you can “climb on board” the musical locomotion in honor of steam locomotives…