Our destination is part 2 of our conversation with John Maclean on the Blackfoot River. In case you missed part 1, John is the son of Norman Maclean, the author of the book that changed everything, "A River Runs Through It."  If you love the book and movie, this episode is for you. 

We unravel the enigma of his brother Paul, probing into the mysteries surrounding his life and tragic end.  What Norman Maclean was like as a father, and why he wrote the book.  Who was the real-life counterpart of Neil, the preppy and obnoxious brother of Jessie, and learn that the opening scene in the original manuscript was totally different.   

Stay with us until the very end for John's captivating tales of his journeys as a reporter alongside Henry Kissinger, and his profound insights into the unforgettable closing words of the book: "I am haunted by waters."   

With host, Steve Haigh

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Recorded July 7, 2023.  Episode 101