GLT Sound Ideas 10/17/16

We’re talking Route 66 today. The Route 66 Miles of Possibility conference in the twin cities this week centers on economic development, history, preservation and culture. You'll hear from the conference organizer, Terry Ryburn, and four presenters at the conference in the twin cities later this week. Willis Kern talks with an author of five books on Route 66 about how communities are using the highway to revitalize historic districts. You’ll find out what kind of experience African Americans had along the highway prior to the civil rights act. Jon Norton has that interview and you’ll hear from the leading restorer of those giant roadside men holding axes, tires, hotdogs…or mufflers. Joel Baker tells you about his quest to find and restore the giants.