The Podcast That Changed the Future for Military Families
A podcast featured here on Evergreen has helped make history!
An episode of Unsolved Histories called What Happened to Flight 293?, hosted by Feliks Banel, has led to bipartisan legislation in Congress.
Yes, a podcast led to this. That’s because there’s power in this medium.
The Flight 293 Remembrance Act, introduced by lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, will finally recognize the families of military service members who went missing in non-combat plane crashes.
These heroes have been overlooked by official military classifications for way too long.
This legislation would ensure these families get the same recognition and support as those with MIA service members. It also calls for a comprehensive database of non-combat military plane crashes and ongoing efforts to support affected families.
Those families could be in your community right now.
In the episode, What Happened to Flight 293?, you’ll discover the story of a Northwest Airlines plane carrying military personnel and their families that vanished over the Gulf of Alaska in 1963.
Decades later, loved ones are still seeking answers.
And now, thanks to this podcast and tireless advocacy, they’re finally being heard. Get the full scoop by checking out more details on Pod News!
It’s just another example of the power of podcasts. Are you tuning in?
If you love stories about lost history, eerie legends, and forgotten disasters, Unsolved Histories could become your new addiction.
Beyond the Flight 293 episode, there’s the chilling tale of a ship that missed a critical turn on a dark winter night, leading to horrific tragedy—and a century of ghost stories.
Or the lingering mystery of what happened to the bodies of The Cayuse Five, Indigenous men executed in 1850 after being convicted in a controversial trial.
You’ll also hear about the only Boeing jetliner to ever crash in Washington state, told from the perspective of a survivor and someone who captured the aftermath on film.
Then there’s the deadly journey of Captain Jonathan Thorn, whose brutal leadership put his crew in constant danger, and the airship SHENANDOAH, which tragically broke apart mid-flight.
And in Everett, Washington, a single stretch of road is the last surviving witness to a violent labor clash more than a century ago.
This is a KSL Podcasts series, created in partnership with Rhapsody Voices and featured on Evergreen.
Tune in and listen to Feliks Banel, the host and writer of the show. He’s an Emmy-winning producer and reporter for the Seattle Channel, who has spent decades sharing stories about the Pacific Northwest.
Click below to listen to What Happened to Flight 293? … and become a part of history in the making.
