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Midwestern Maverick: Eddie Rickenbacker

May 14, 2025 • Kim and Jack Laing • Episode 77

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Captain Eddie Rickenbacker's life is what any good action/adventure story hopes to be. The difference is that it was all very real for Rickenbacker. With no more than a 7th grade education, Rickenbacker led an amazing life in automotive engineering, auto racing, military service, businessman, government liaison, and airline executive. How does one person fit all of that into their life? We're going to try to break it all down for you. It's a truly amazing story.

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