EPISODE 2: "THE POWER OF HUMAN CONNECTION"

Instead of succumbing to fear, Clemente engages his captors by sharing personal stories. He disrupts their expected script, creating an unexpected connection through empathy and human vulnerability. This interaction challenges the kidnappers' roles and leads to a surprising shift in the power dynamic.

About the podcast

Baseball legend Roberto Clemente, after surviving a kidnapping through storytelling, believes his "dedication without caution" is his superpower. This drives his humanitarian efforts, leading him to personally deliver earthquake relief to Nicaragua despite aircraft safety warnings. Ultimately, political issues, mechanical failures, and his need to prove his intentions result in a fatal decision, transforming his legacy of dedication into a cautionary tale about the cost of heroism.

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