Episode 768
Deep Dive: India's Republic Day, Icons of Screen and Ice, and the Highest Free Fall - January 26, 2026
Hannah Whitmore and Thatcher Collins explore the historic birth of the Indian Republic, celebrate the legacies of Paul Newman and Wayne Gretzky, and recount a miraculous survival from 33,000 feet.
January 26, 20264m 43s
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Show Notes
Today on Deep Dive, we look at a date that marks major shifts in global politics and unbelievable feats of human survival.
- 🇮🇳 The 1950 transition of India into a sovereign republic.
- 🎬 The cinematic and philanthropic legacy of Academy Award winner Paul Newman.
- 🏒 A tribute to Wayne Gretzky, the man who redefined the sport of ice hockey.
- 🎙️ Reflecting on the career and cultural impact of Ellen DeGeneres.
- 🌍 The harrowing story of Vesna Vulović and her record-breaking survival.
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- (00:00) - The Birth of a Republic
- (01:25) - Legends of Screen and Sport
- (03:18) - A Miraculous Survival
Topics
IndiaRepublic DayPaul NewmanEllen DeGeneresWayne GretzkyVesna VulovićhistoryNHLaviationDeepDive