We talk about improving your home’s Wi-Fi with tech expert Jesse La Grew. Then, Steve Ackerman, an emeritus professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Frederick Stonehouse, a maritime historian, talk about the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy.
Featured in this Episode
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Making the most of your home Wi-Fi
So many of us routinely surf the internet. The Pew Reach Center says 80 percent of Americans have high-speed internet, right at home. We talk about how to make sure you’re getting the speed you’re paying for, plus how to secure your personal data.
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The Edmund Fitzgerald: A closer look at the storm, shipwreck and lasting legend
On this day, fifty years ago, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald gave in to the icy waters of Lake Superior, taking with it the lives of 29 crew members. Our guests describe the conditions that sank the ship and the cultural significance of the wreck today.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Jesse La Grew Guest
- Steve Ackerman Guest
- Frederick Stonehouse Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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