History Unplugged Podcast cover image

How a Flying Ace Survived 24 Days Lost at Sea on the Pacific

History Unplugged Podcast

00:00

Eddie Rickenbacher: The Most Lucky Person in the United States

Eddie Rickenbacher came so close to death as a youth that luck was on his side, says CNN's John Sutter. He started out in auto racing before World War I; he and the racer were thrown from their car during an early race. "He just sort of enjoyed that," writes Sutter.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app