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Laurie Gwen Shapiro on Amelia Earhart & Historical Research

Laurie Gwen Shapiro on Amelia Earhart & Historical Research

Update: 2025-07-15
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In this episode, Laurie Gwen Shapiro, a writer and filmmaker, discusses her new book, "The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage That Made an American Icon," which is published by Viking. Shapiro reflects on the process of researching and writing the book, and shares many fascinating stories and anecdotes about Amelia Earhart's life. She also describes her approach to historical research, and how she managed to uncover so much new information about an American icon. Shapiro is on Twitter and Bluesky.

This episode was hosted by Brian L. Frye, Spears-Gilbert Professor of Law at the University of Kentucky College of Law. Frye is on Twitter at @brianlfrye and on Bluesky at @brianlfrye.bsky.social.


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Laurie Gwen Shapiro on Amelia Earhart & Historical Research

Laurie Gwen Shapiro on Amelia Earhart & Historical Research