The Upbringing and Early Challenges of Two Pioneering Brothers

Part 1 covers the the rise of the Wright Brothers, and how they went from frontier bicycle salesmen to aviation researchers. This episode covers some of their early insights into flight, and how their ability to frame the problem of flight differently led to their unparalleled success.

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The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

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Writing, production, and sound design by Ben Wilson.