Episode 85: Marion Stokes: The Woman Who Recorded Everything

 In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Marion Stokes — a woman who quietly captured a piece of history the world didn’t even realize it was losing. For 35 years, she recorded television news nonstop, filling thousands of tapes with broadcasts that would have otherwise vanished forever. What began as a personal mission became one of the most important media archives in existence. We explore what drove her obsession, how her work preserved moments the networks erased, and why her archive matters more today than ever. This is the story of a woman who saw the future, understood the power of information, and refused to let history slip through the cracks.