Evel Knievel Faces the Abyss

Podcast: Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford (LS 71 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Evel Knievel Faces the AbyssPub date: 2026-09-04Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationEvel Knievel, the world-famous daredevil, is planning his greatest ever stunt. In 1974, he wants to leap over Snake River Canyon in Idaho. The chasm is almost a third of a mile wide, much bigger than any jump he's done before. To make it work, he'll need a custom-made rocket-powered "Skycycle," TV camera crews and - most importantly - a very positive attitude.  For a list of sources, see the show notes at timharford.com. Join our Cautionary Club to get episodes ad-free, hear bonus interviews and get an extra Cautionary Tale every month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Pushkin Industries, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.