In the second half of this two-part reflection, the story deepens: how a forgotten inventor’s hand-operated windshield wiper reshaped the way we navigate storms, yet their name slipped from the record. From Alabama’s fields to New York’s streets, this episode traces the overlooked legacy of resilience, empathy, and mechanical brilliance.

Through archival storytelling, immersive narration, and evocative sound design, we explore invention, innovation, and the cultural silence that erases pioneers from history. It’s a meditation on visibility and recognition—who gets remembered, who gets erased, and why their contributions still matter today.

Part 2 of Wiped Away continues the thread with clarity, resonance, and justice-driven storytelling.

Credits:

Echoes in the First Person is a collective effort.

Deep thanks to Scott A. Jennings, our masterful sound mixer. Original composition by Ayla M. Charness, who shapes our sonic world as both sound designer and composer. Theme music by Soundside

Produced by Michael Washington Brown, with care and intention.

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