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Science Friday > Archives > 2003 > September
> September 5, 2003:
Hour Two: Energy Policy / Aviation History Part 2
It's been 100 years since the Wright Brothers made their short and
famous flight at Kitty Hawk. In this hour, we'll take a look at aviation,
circa 1903, and the birth of the aviation industry. How did the Wright
Brothers interact with their family, friends, and other inventors
of their time?
Plus, we'll talk with the Executive Director of the Energy Future
Coalition about that group's ideas for building a better energy policy.
Is it time to think outside the box? Call in with your questions and
comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern), and share your opinions
online in our Listeners' Lounge (registration required).
Guests:
Reid Detchon
Executive Director
Energy Future Coalition
Washington DC
George Larson
Editor-in-Chief
Air and Space Smithsonian Magazine
Washington, DC
James Tobin
Historian, Writer
Author,
"To Conquer the Air: The Wright Brothers and the Great Race for Flight"
Winner, National Book Critics
Circle Award for "Ernie
Pyle's War"
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Books/Articles Discussed:
Related Links:
Energy Future Coalition
National Commission on
Energy Policy
Department of Energy
100
Years of Flight--The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Flight History.com
The
U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission
U.S. Air Force Centennial of Flight
Flying Machines
This segment produced by Annette
Heist
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