Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 — Today is National Tape Measure Day, and today’s stories are all about measuring progress in unexpected ways.

In this episode, we discover why the Storming of the Bastille became one of history’s most powerful symbols despite having only seven prisoners inside… visit America’s first World’s Fair, where thousands of people caught a glimpse of the future… and look at how three simple letters—MP3—changed the way we listen to music, audiobooks, and podcasts.

Plus, a birthday tribute to legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, whose films challenged audiences to ask life’s biggest questions.

Sometimes the biggest changes in history aren’t measured in miles or years.

Sometimes they’re measured by the ideas they leave behind.