What do the end of the Vietnam War, the premiere of Saturday Night Live, and Canada’s first lottery all have in common? They all happened in 1975 — a year Ryan O’Donnell calls one of the most transformative in modern history.

This episode looks at the global and cultural shifts of the time, from Bill Gates launching Microsoft to the way lotteries reshaped Canadian fundraising. It’s history with heart and humor, connecting the big picture with the small joys of pop culture and family traditions.

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Ryan O’Donnell

Originally aired on 2025-09-25