By Nick Twemlow
Everything Everywhere Daily - The USS William D. Porter: The Unluckiest Ship in WWII
During World War II, the United States had a fleet of over 1,200 combat ships. Each of them had a unique story and service record.
With so many ships, there would be many stories of heroism, stories of tragedy, and some stories of total incompetence.
One ship, in particular, was so bad, it became the but of jokes throughout the Navy, because they almost killed the President of the United States.
Learn more about the USS William D. Porter, The Unluckiest Ship in WWII.
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Audio Poem of the Day - Headless Mama Returns (Xmas ’18 Redux)
By Jennifer Givhan
Everything Everywhere Daily - The Red Cross
Historically, in the aftermath of a battle, there was nothing formal in place to take care of injured or captured combatants. There was nothing formally or informally that dictated how such people should be treated.
One man in the 19th century, having seen the horror of war, decided to do something about it. It led to the creation of a movement that would go on to save millions of lives.
Learn more about the International Red Cross and Red Crescent on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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Audio Poem of the Day - Ode to Autocorrect
By Martha Silano
Everything Everywhere Daily - EGOT
In the United States, there are awards given in many fields of entertainment.
For Broadway productions, they have the Tony Awards. Television has the Emmy Awards. Music has the Grammy Awards, and Movies have the Oscars.
To win one award is a lifetime accomplishment for most.
However, a rare few have won one of each.
Learn more about EGOT on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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Curious City - Can Anyone Propose Legislation To City Council?
Little-known fact: in Chicago, you don’t need to be an elected official to propose legislation to City Council. But does this process really work? Has anyone ever done it? WBEZ city politics reporter Claudia Morell investigates. Along the way she speaks to a former governor and a cab driver who have tested it out for themselves.
Audio Poem of the Day - Nomad Exquisite
by Wallace Stevens
Everything Everywhere Daily - The Leaning Tower of Pisa
In 1173, the Italian city of Pisa was on top of the world. They were a significant commercial power in Italy, commanded a sizable Mediterranean fleet, and wanted to demonstrate their power to the world.
It had built a marvelous cathedral, and comparable baptistry and they decided to complete the complex by building a bell tower.
However, that didn’t quite go as planned.
Learn more about the Leaning Tower of Pisa on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - Weezer—“Say It Ain’t So”
Rob explores Weezer’s acclaimed emo hit “Say It Ain’t So” by discussing the band’s unique identity within alternative rock and the story behind the song’s lyrical content.
This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.
Host: Rob Harvilla
Guest: Bobby Bones
Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles
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