Father of the Bride - All Systems Down
Summary
In this "All Systems Down" episode, David Jones abandons his car to hike 20 miles through Hurricane Helene’s devastation to walk his daughter down the aisle. Meanwhile, Andrew Denham, a public works director with one arm in a sling, manually operates backup generators to keep water pumps running during a wildfire threat in Twisp, Washington. Both stories highlight ordinary people solving critical problems when infrastructure fails.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsors, and series premise
David Jones prepares for daughter's wedding amid Hurricane Helene
Traffic jams and blocked roads force David to abandon his car
David begins a 30-mile walk in the dark and storm
Sponsors: Monarch and Chime
Navigating debris, mud, and construction equipment on foot
Crossing a bridge and getting a ride from a state trooper
Arriving at the wedding and walking Elizabeth down the aisle
Credits and production notes for David's story
Andrew Denham fights wildfire to save his town's water supply
Outro, credits, and PRX information
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