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Millions of truck drivers crisscross the country every day delivering tons of products to stores, businesses and factories. They make up a vital connection between producers and customers. Drivers can spend days and weeks on the road. With the COVID-19 pandemic, truckers are reporting more difficult times on the highway with gas station and restaurant closures. We’ll check in with Native truckers and get to know the ins and outs of a career behind the steering wheel.
Guests:
Ornell Wilson (Navajo) – bulk driver for Dr. Pepper
Sonny Duncan (San Carlos Apache) – over the road driver
Tammy Wascomb (Delaware and Cherokee) – co-pilot and blogger
Break 1 music: Makȟóčhe Kiŋ Theȟíla II (song) Alex Firethunder (artist) Love for the Land (album)
Break 2 music: Standing Rock (feat. Nick Ørbæk Jacobsen) (song) Uyarakq (artist) Miseraq (album)
