Discover the evolution of Brooklyn Heights from a rural land to an artist enclave, the battle to preserve its architectural marvels against a highway development, and the creation of the iconic Brooklyn Heights Promenade offering exceptional views of New York Harbor. Dive into the history of the neighborhood's Bohemian transformation, preservation efforts, and the dilemma over the reconstruction of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway impacting the community.

Guest: Jackie Robinson, an extraordinary man who endured great injury with kindness and grace. Topics include the importance of understanding America's history, addressing historical injustices, viewing the word of God beyond politics, the untold story of Mack Robinson, the despised character Ben Chapman, embracing difficulties and finding strength, and responding to vileness with virtue.

Professional baseball player Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, is the guest in this episode. They discuss his historic debut, Branch Ricky's role in breaking the color barrier, Robinson's multi-sport journey, struggles in pursuing baseball integration, and his lasting impact and resilience.