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Abraham Lincoln is one of the most well-known figures in US history. He is famous for being the president during the civil war and the way in which he died. What was he actually like as a person? Today we will spend our time immersed in this topic as we take a breath of dead air with Abraham Lincoln.

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Lincoln Abraham. The Autobiography of Abraham Lincoln. New York : F.D. Tandy Co, 1905. 

Kanefield, Teri. Abraham Lincoln: The Making of America. ABRAMS, Inc., 2018.

Meltzer, Brad, and Josh Mensch. The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America’s 16th President--and Why It Failed. Flatiron Books, 2020.  

Pascal, Janet B., et al. Who Was Abraham Lincoln? Listening Library (Audio), 2019. 

Zarefsky, David. Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words. Teaching Company, 2015.

How did chocolate become such an important part of this holiday of love? Find out in this light-hearted, fun-filled, laid-back episode as we discuss one of our favorite food groups - chocolate.

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https://www.history.com/news/valentines-day-chocolate-box-history-cadbury 

https://www.santabarbarachocolate.com/blog/why-chocolate-on-valentines-day/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmBzLXAOySzBjRDWGoVvtUAIHDuhgwgWJjU_H98821SSB5sgpZ 

https://www.uschamber.com/economy/how-valentines-day-is-brought-to-you-by-american-business#:~:text=Valentine's%20Day%20Is%20an%20Economic%20Engine&text=The%20National%20Confectioners%20Association%20tells,the%20holiday's%20most%20popular%20candies.

Just what are we made of? Inside our bodies are trillions of cells doubling and replicating. Henrietta Lacks had been just like you until scientists found her cells were unlike anything they had ever seen. Join us for part two as we take a breath of dead air with Henrietta Lacks.

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https://lacksfamily.com/ 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK9876/ 

https://youtu.be/22lGbAVWhro?feature=shared 

Henrietta Lacks - A young woman of 30.  She could feel a knot in her stomach. While coming from a low-income African American household, she sought medical help at The Johns Hopkins Hospital as it was one of the few places in 1951 that would offer treatment to poor African Americans. She stepped into the examination room, nervous of what the doctor attending her, Howard Jones, would find. Later on, she would hear two words that would change her future - “tumor” and “cancer”. Her cells would go on to change the world of medicine. Join us as we take a breath of dead air with Henrietta Lacks.

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"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

https://lacksfamily.com/ 

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2303077120 

https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/cells_tissues_membranes/cells/structure.html 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK9876/ 

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer

Join us for part two of our journey through the life of Mr. Rogers.

Imagine that you're a young 4 or 5-year-old again. The TV is playing in the other room as you play with your toys. Then all of a sudden you hear the sound of a piano and you realize that one of your favorite shows is on. You run to the living room just in time to see a man walk through a door as he sings, "it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.." Mr. Rogers was one of the most beloved childrens' TV characters in the country. How did he create such a fan base and become a star amongst preschoolers? Join us as we take a breath of dead air with Fred Rogers.

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King, Maxwell. The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers. Abrams Press, an Imprint of Harry N. Abrams, Inc, 2019.

Rogers, Fred. You Are Special: Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor. Viking, 1994. 

“Mister Rogers Neighborhood Full Episodes (1979-2001).” YouTube, YouTube, youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXw6bhFJGPfSdxefZqOqIGcodBuapJUai&feature=shared. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

“May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers Testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKy7ljRr0AA. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Imagine that you're a young 4 or 5-year-old again. The TV is playing in the other room as you play with your toys. Then all of a sudden you hear the sound of a piano and you realize that one of your favorite shows is on. You run to the living room just in time to see a man walk through a door as he sings, "it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.." Mr. Rogers was one of the most beloved childrens' TV characters in the country. How did he create such a fan base and become a star amongst preschoolers? Join us as we take a breath of dead air with Fred Rogers.

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King, Maxwell. The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers. Abrams Press, an Imprint of Harry N. Abrams, Inc, 2019.

Rogers, Fred. You Are Special: Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor. Viking, 1994. 

“Mister Rogers Neighborhood Full Episodes (1979-2001).” YouTube, YouTube, youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXw6bhFJGPfSdxefZqOqIGcodBuapJUai&feature=shared. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

“May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers Testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications.” YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKy7ljRr0AA. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024. 

Fireworks, Christmas miracles, fun traditions, and more are shared in this fun filled Christmas episode of Dead Air Time. Stories from you, our listeners, are shared in this special episode.

Father Frost, Sinter Klaas, Kris Kringle, Saint Nick, and Santa Claus are just a few of the names for the international superstar of December. Many cultures have traditions associated with this figure. But how did this all begin? Today we’ll quite literally discuss the man, the myth, and the legend as we take a breath of dead air with jolly old Saint Nicholas.

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Alleyne, Caleigh. “20 Unique Christmas Traditions Around the World That May Surprise You.” Country Living, 28 Nov. 2022, www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g4933/christmas-traditions-around-the-world/. 

Ayo, Nicholas. Saint Nicholas in America: Christmas Holy Day and Holiday. Corby Books, 2006. 

Bahn, Micaela. “25 Christmas Traditions Around the World That Will Surprise and Delight You.” The Pioneer Woman, 11 Sept. 2023, www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/g41466285/christmas-traditions-around-world/. 

Edwards, Rosy. “This Unique Christmas Tradition of Roller Skating Is about to Die Out.” Metro, 4 Dec. 2024, metro.co.uk/2017/12/20/christmas-around-the-world-why-venezuelans-roller-skate-to-mass-on-christmas-eve-7018407/. 

Lakbaypinas. “Ultimate Guide to Giant Lantern Festival 2024.” LakbayPinas, 5 Nov. 2024, lakbaypinas.com/giant-lantern-festival-2024-san-fernando-pampanga/. 

Wallace, Carey. Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage. Illustrated by Nick Thornborrow, Workman Publishing, 2020. 

Voted the most admired man alive in a national poll taken in the 1940s, Bing Crosby was more than a well-beloved singer.  He was a father, a friend, a husband, actor, and an example of goodness to many then and now.. depending on who you ask. Not a Christmas season goes by without hearing him sing the familiar tune of “White Christmas”.  Join us as we take a breath of dead air with the singer Bing Crosby.

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“Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of Dreams, The Early Years 1903-1940” by Gary Giddins

“18 Holes with Bing: Golf, Life, and Lessons From Dad” by Nathaniel Crosby and John Strege

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/20-best-selling-singles-all-time/ 

https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/inventions-and-discoveries-of-the-twentieth-century/inventions-1900-to-1990/ 

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bing-crosby-introduces-white-christmas-to-the-world

Although she was famous, perhaps one the of most well-known people from the 17th century, there is much controversy and speculation about the life of Pocahontas. What is true and what is not?

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Custalow, Linwood, and Angela L. Daniel. The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other Side of History. Tantor Media Inc., 2023.

Fritz, Jean. The Double Life of Pocahontas. Blackstone Publishing, 2007. 

“Pocahontas: Her Life and Legend.” National Parks Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 4 Sept. 2022, www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/pocahontas-her-life-and-legend.htm.