If you unraveled the two massive cables that hold up the Mackinac Bridge, you'd have enough wire to wrap around the Earth... twice.

This week, Cassidy is joined by Kim Nowack (Executive Director of the Mackinac Bridge) and James Lake (official spokesperson for the Mackinac Bridge), to tell the story of the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere. Tune in to hear about life before the bridge, life while building the bridge, and life after the bridge. Plus, learn about the history of the famous Mackinac Bridge Walk.

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This is Cassidy's favorite topic yet.

In the 1890s, Princess Clara from Detroit, Michigan, may have been the most hated woman in the world.

But why?

This week, Cassidy shares the life story of one of the most complicated, scandalous, beautiful and bizarre women in the history of Michigan (and perhaps the world). Tune in to hear how this Belgian Princess would eventually become a symbol for sex and "moral decline."

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Sources:

Collier's: The National Weekly 1896-12-10: Vol 18 Iss 10 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Alienist and neurologist. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Princesses behaving badly : real stories from history-- without the fairy-tale endings : McRobbie, Linda Rodriguez, author : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Clara Ward (1873-1916) - American Aristocracy

Crowns, Tiaras, & Coronets: Clara Ward, Princesse de Caraman-Chimay | An American Dollar Princess

The celebrated princess Chimay. - Free Online Library

Ward, Eber Brock | Detroit Historical Society

Beauties vs Beasties: The Mute Swan and Sea Lamprey Story (awesome alternate title)

On this week's episode, Cassidy is joined by Ovya Venkat to tell the complicated story of two problematic species. How did they get to Michigan? What damage have they done? How do we fix it? And who is to blame? Stay tuned for both a history lesson, and a conversation about humans' role in the ecosystem.

Where is the line between playing our part and playing God?

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