Deep Dive: The Great Molasses Flood, Dr. King’s Legacy, and the Birth of Wikipedia - January 15, 2026

We explore the tragic 1919 molasses flood in Boston, honor the profound impact of Martin Luther King Jr., and trace the rise of Wikipedia from a niche project to a global knowledge powerhouse.

Today on Deep Dive, we navigate a diverse landscape of history, from industrial disasters to the digital revolution.

The episode covers several major milestones and birthdays including:

  • 🌊 The Great Molasses Flood: A deep look at the structural failure in 1919 Boston that changed industrial safety regulations forever.
  • 🏛️ Civil Rights and Culture: Celebrating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
  • 🎭 Modern Icons: Highlighting the career of Academy Award winner Regina King and the leadership of NFL legend Drew Brees.
  • 🌐 The Wikipedia Revolution: How a feeder project for Nupedia transformed into the world’s largest open-source encyclopedia.

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  • (00:00) - The 1919 Great Molasses Flood
  • (02:49) - Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.
  • (04:48) - Cultural Icons: Regina King and Drew Brees
  • (06:41) - The Wikipedia Phenomenon
Deep Dive: The Great Molasses Flood, Dr. King’s Legacy, and the Birth of Wikipedia - January 15, 2026
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