How the Panama Canal Works

Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the incredible story of the Panama Canal, one of humanity's most ambitious engineering feats! They explore how this narrow strip of land connecting two oceans became the focus of a centuries-long struggle, from early Spanish explorers to a disastrous French attempt that killed 20,000 people. The hosts break down how the Americans finally cracked the code with an ingenious lock system, yellow fever prevention, and some questionable diplomacy to create this vital shipping route that handles 5% of the world's trade.