Jeff Wiltie

Jasmine Romero, a talented writer and former Sesame Street actor, is bravely learning to swim while confronting her long-held fears rooted in family tradition. Historian Jeff Wiltie joins her to explore America's swimming pool history, revealing how segregation shaped pool access and created disparities in swimming skills today. They discuss generational trauma related to water within communities of color, the evolving role of public pools, and the emotional journey of overcoming fears for the sake of their children.