July 7, 2026 - Confidence in Strange Places

Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 — Today is National Macaroni Day, and today’s stories explore the many ways people have tried to make an uncertain world a little more predictable.In this episode, we follow the construction of Hoover Dam and the engineering that helped tame the unpredictable Colorado River… discover how traveler’s checks gave generations of travelers peace of mind long before ATMs and smartphones… and revisit the Roswell incident, a mystery that continues to spark debate nearly eighty years later.Plus, a birthday tribute to Shelley Duvall, whose unforgettable performances—and Faerie Tale Theatre—left a lasting mark on generations of viewers.Sometimes history gives us answers.Sometimes it leaves us with better questions.