About this episode
This episode features stories about the importance of tomorrow, including a Civil War-era plot, electric aviation in the Miami Valley, and a biotechnology boom in Ohio's cities.
This week on “The Midstory Hour,” we’re featuring stories about the importance of tomorrow. You’ll hear the sixth and final episode of The Copperhead Conspiracy , an Ohio Humanities and Reckoning, Inc. podcast about a forgotten Civil War-era plot to overthrow the Union from within. Next up is the story of how electric aviation is taking off in the Miami Valley, the onetime home of the Wright brothers. Finally, hear about what’s behind a biotechnology boom occurring in some of Ohio’s largest cities. “The Midstory Hour” is a weekly radio show by Midstory, a nonprofit organization dedicated to telling stories that inform, interpret and inspire for the region and to the world. “The Midstory Hour” spotlights the best of Midstory’s content, connecting regional stories into national dialogues and featuring behind-the-story conversations with Midstory’s writers from across the nation. Tune in to WGTE on FM91 or wgte.org every Saturday at 10AM ET for nuanced local and Midwest-wide stories told with authenticity and heart. Learn more at www.midstory.org .
Topics covered
- Civil War
- electric aviation
- biotechnology
- Ohio
Keywords
- future
- stories
- Midstory Hour
Mentioned in this episode
Products: electric aviation, biotechnology
Books & works: The Midstory Hour, The Copperhead Conspiracy
Places: the Miami Valley, Ohio, Midwest
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