Tourists Still Drawn to Route 66 ; Jackie the Eagle's Legacy; Teaching About Cesar Chavez Now
Published: August 28, 2026
Duration: 31:14
Who's on Route 66 these days? Les Français
Route 66 is turning 100 this year, and communities around the state are gearing up for this milestone birthday. The 2,400-mile highway system stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, and has always drawn tourists. But as KCRW’s Jennifer Swann reports, the promise of Route 66 is not exactly what it used to be.
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