EP02 | The Great Aviator
The episode titled 'The Great Aviator' explores the complexities of Charles Lindbergh's character during the investigation of his son's kidnapping. While he is celebrated as a heroic figure, the episode reveals his controlling nature and willingness to interfere with the police work. This portrayal raises questions about his behavior and its impact on the investigation.
- ▪Charles Lindbergh is depicted as both a celebrated hero and a controlling figure in his son's kidnapping case.
- ▪The episode highlights Lindbergh's naive behavior and his tendency to overrule the police.
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The Lindbergh ConspiraciesEP02 | The Great Aviator0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -42:05-42:05Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of The Free PressSubscribe to listenView all episodesEP02 | The Great AviatorMay 19, 2026Joe Nocera and Poppy Damon42MGet NotifiedCharles Lindbergh is not just the father of a kidnapped child—he is the most celebrated man on Earth, and increasingly the one shaping how the investigation unfolds. But behind the heroic image is a more complicated figure: both controlling and naive, and willing to overrule the police entrusted with finding his son.
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