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Ideas from the CBC: The Power of Shipwreck

Monday, October 13, 2025

For thousands of years, Shipwrecks have been a mainstay trope of literature and storytelling. The Odyssey has multiple shipwrecks, The Tempest begins with a shipwreck, and Titanic ends with one, spectacularly. This episode dives into the history of shipwreck tales to discover the allure of maritime disaster, why they resonate today, and why life so often feels like it's heading for the rocks.