The Write Team Daily: "The Cost Of Fame" episode artwork

EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 17 MIN

The Write Team Daily: "The Cost Of Fame"

from The Write Team Podcast · host David Weaver

Today's episode of The Write Team Daily examines the cost of fame and notoriety with the tragic climax of "The Crime of the Century" on May 12, 1932. The heartbreaking discovery of the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr. forever changed the life of America’s most famous aviator and led to major changes in federal kidnapping laws. Then, revisit the historic 1926 flight of the Norge over the North Pole, the deadly German U-boat attacks in the Gulf of Mexico during World War II, and the rise of skateboarding icon Tony Hawk. Plus, a remembrance of former National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane, and a powerful devotional from Genesis 9:1–3 on living with purpose, stewardship, and responsibility. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering world events, sports, innovation, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #May12 #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryPodcast #CharlesLindbergh #LindberghKidnapping #TonyHawk #WorldWarII #NorthPole #Skateboarding #ChristianPodcast #DailyDevotional #WriteTeamDaily #PodcastLife

Today's episode of The Write Team Daily examines the cost of fame and notoriety with the tragic climax of "The Crime of the Century" on May 12, 1932. The heartbreaking discovery of the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr. forever changed the life of America’s most famous aviator and led to major changes in federal kidnapping laws. Then, revisit the historic 1926 flight of the Norge over the North Pole, the deadly German U-boat attacks in the Gulf of Mexico during World War II, and the rise of skateboarding icon Tony Hawk. Plus, a remembrance of former National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane, and a powerful devotional from Genesis 9:1–3 on living with purpose, stewardship, and responsibility. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering world events, sports, innovation, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #May12 #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryPodcast #CharlesLindbergh #LindberghKidnapping #TonyHawk #WorldWarII #NorthPole #Skateboarding #ChristianPodcast #DailyDevotional #WriteTeamDaily #PodcastLife

NOW PLAYING

The Write Team Daily: "The Cost Of Fame"

0:00 17:01

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Write Team Podcast?

This episode is 17 minutes long.

When was this The Write Team Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on May 12, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Today's episode of The Write Team Daily examines the cost of fame and notoriety with the tragic climax of "The Crime of the Century" on May 12, 1932. The heartbreaking discovery of the body of Charles Lindbergh Jr. forever changed the life of...

Can I download this The Write Team Podcast episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!