Schoolchildren's Blizzard Not Forgotten 5

Early settlers to the Midwest were accustomed to harsh winters, but the blizzard that hit the Great Plains on January 12th, 1888 caught thousands of pioneer families off guard. The storm was especially brutal for children trying to find their way home from rural schoolhouses. Author David Laskin joins host Mike Corey to talk about how he pieced together the stories of the blizzard, and how the event lives on in the memory of their descendants. Laskin is the award-winning author of The Children’s Blizzard, and The Family. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at Listen to Against The Odds on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting now. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Schoolchildren's Blizzard Not Forgotten 5 is an episode from Against The Odds by Audible.

This episode is 00:36:36 long.

This episode was published on Feb 24, 2026.

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