S3 E5: What do Walt Disney, J.C. Penney, The Pony Express, and Sliced Bread Have in Common?

What do Walt Disney, J.C. Penney, the Pony Express, and Sliced Bread have in common? They all have incredible stories of innovation originating along Missouri’s Highway 36! Also known as The Way of American Genius, Highway 36 from St. Joseph to Hannibal connects individuals and inventions from rural communities in America's Heartland.

In this special episode, we’re sharing a previously recorded program from earlier this year. In June 2024, Missouri Humanities hosted a Think-N-Drink event in St. Joseph, Missouri, which is a series that engages Missourians in thoughtful dialogue on the humanities in a laid back setting. Join us as we explore the history of Missouri Highway 36 and how it has sparked some of this country’s great innovations and innovators, and dive into community stories about how this period of ingenuity continues to shape our small towns today!