Her pioneering work on solar heat and solar energy would change science forever - but it was her passionate dedication to people that made her a true visionary. Meet the remarkable Maria Telkes, subject of the amazing American Experience documentary THE SUN QUEEN.
Olivia interviews Writer/Producer Gene Tempest and Director Amanda Pollack.
Music featured in this episode provided by Amanda Setlik Wilson, The Mini Vandals, Esther Abrami, I Think I Can Help You, and Joel Cummins.
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THE GUIDE Bibi Sahiba
THE SUFFRAGIST SENATOR Martha Hughes Cannon
THE CAGED BIRD Florence Price
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THE FULTON FLASH Helen Stephens
THE LITTLE WOMAN May Alcott Nieriker
THE CITIZEN SCIENTIST Jane Marcet
THE SPIRIT Xtabay
THE LAST QUEEN OF JUDEA Shelamzion
THE MUCKRAKER Ida Tarbell
THE FLOWER IN THE WATER Zazil-ha
THE RESISTANCE Truus and Freddie Oversteegen
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THE ABSENCE Maria Branwell Brontë
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THE SURGEON James Barry
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