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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2322: The Steam Navy

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on September 16, 2022 · Episode: 2322 Civilians and the making of the steam-powered U.S. Navy. Today, pruning hooks into spears.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2512: The Saluda Explosion

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Posted on March 4, 2023 · Episode: 2512 Saluda: The worst steamboat explosion, not much worse than all the rest. Today, the last day of the Saluda.

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I SEE U, Episode 77: The Thrill is Ruthie Foster

Posted on March 2, 2023 · Four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Navy veteran, Ruthie Foster speaks candidly about how the U.S. military served as an escape for her and many others in sparsely populated areas who simply desired so much more out of life.

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Houston’s annual ‘March on Crime’ campaign focused on gun safety, car burglaries as violent crime decreases through the region

Posted on March 1, 2023 · Violent crime is currently down by more than 22%, according to the Houston Police Department.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2498: Sturzkampfflugzeug

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on February 20, 2023 · Episode: 2498 The Ju-87 Stuka, another troubling story of military technology. Today, a troubled machine.

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