About this episode
This episode discusses the history of the Arnold Air Force base and includes local news and family medical leave updates.
The Arnold Air Force base was started with equipment confiscated from German testing grounds and the dreams of an American scientist who pioneered the field of rocketry. Plus the local news for June 9, 2026 and family medical leave. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP
People in this episode
Host: Nina Cardona
Topics covered
- rocketry
- local news
- family medical leave
- American scientist
- Arnold Air Force base
Keywords
- rocketry
- Arnold Air Force base
- local news
- family medical leave
- American scientist
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Arnold Air Force base, WPLN, WNXP
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