The Dust Bowl

The Dust Bowl

Author: Gary Arndt February 12, 2026 Duration: 14:52
The Great Depression inflicted an apocalyptic financial struggle on American cities, driving unemployment to a staggering 25%.  While urban areas faced widespread unemployment, poverty, and food scarcity, the Great Plains were grappling with an equally devastating crisis: the Dust Bowl, a disaster of epic proportions. Short-sighted farming practices and historic droughts led to a decade of soil erosion, creating a series of suffocating dust storms that triggered a mass exodus from the region. Learn more about the Dust Bowl, its causes, and its impact on Everything Everywhere, Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/daily for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/eed Subscribe to the podcast!  https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/ -------------------------------- Executive Producer: Charles Daniel Associate Producers: Austin Oetken & Cameron Kieffer   Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/everythingeverywhere Discord Server: https://discord.gg/UkRUJFh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everythingeverywheredaily Twitter: https://twitter.com/everywheretrip Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/  Disce aliquid novi cotidie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each morning, Everything Everywhere Daily arrives with a new, self-contained story or explanation, hosted by Gary Arndt. The scope is intentionally vast, touching on everything from a pivotal moment in ancient history to a curious principle of physics or an overlooked geographical wonder. What ties each episode together is a commitment to clarity and efficiency; these are not meandering lectures but focused narratives that respect your time while expanding your understanding. You might learn about the origins of a common invention one day and delve into the biography of a forgotten explorer the next. This daily podcast operates on the premise that you can find compelling, educational content in any subject, provided it’s presented with genuine curiosity. By weaving together elements of history, science, and geography, the show builds a broader appreciation for how interconnected our world really is. Listening feels like acquiring a series of intriguing conversation starters or finally getting the straightforward background on topics you’ve always wondered about. Gary’s delivery is straightforward and engaging, turning complex ideas into accessible and memorable episodes. It’s designed for anyone with a latent appetite for learning, offering a consistent, digestible dose of knowledge that proves how fascinating the details of our world can be.
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