Wendover Productions
Specials
TV-PG
Wendover Productions spans the globe with stories about how the world works on subjects including; economics, logistics, politics, transportation and technology. Each story is information rich with deep analysis and insight into the broad implications of the story that is rarely found in the traditional news media anymore.
Where to Watch Specials
10 Episodes
- Alaska’s Silent SummerE2
Alaska’s Silent SummerIn 2019, 1.2 million people stepped off a cruise ship into the small, south-east Alaskan town of Ketchikan. The next year, in 2020, zero did. After decades of diligent work building a sleepy fishing, mining, and logging town into one of the most sought after cruise destinations in the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed Ketchikan into an empty shell—lined with restaurants, shops, and attractions for the visitors who no longer come. Now, the town must find a way to survive without its key economy until the day arrives when cruise visitors once again pour into its docks. - The Colorado Problem: A River in the RedE3
The Colorado Problem: A River in the RedThe Colorado River is the foundation of the American Southwest. But the confluence of a once-in-a-millennium drought, a hundred-year-old mistake, and a generations-old conflict have put the river-–and the civilization built atop it––in crisis, and at a crossroads. As the southwest continues to grow, and the river continues to shrink, time is running out to solve the problem of the Colorado. - The Logistics of Ski ResortsE5
The Logistics of Ski ResortsSkiing is predictable, right? Snow falls, people slide down it. But running a ski resort is full of variables that can make or break a season. From lifts and snow machines to avalanche control, resorts operate year-round to deliver an exceptional experience worth its price of admission. - The Logistics of Commercial FishingE6
The Logistics of Commercial FishingFrom ship to plate, the fish you eat is the result of a global, controlled process. Fishing’s not the local, cottage industry it once was—it’s a multibillion-dollar industry shaped by massive logistical and financial forces that allow products to travel around the world, seamlessly. - A Super-Detailed Explanation of How Tesla Supercharging WorksE7
A Super-Detailed Explanation of How Tesla Supercharging WorksHow Tesla Supercharging works--a very detailed guide filmed at my local Tesla Supercharger. Make sure to watch the full-video this is a companion to--"The Electric Vehicle Charging Problem." - The Logistics of Search and RescueE14
The Logistics of Search and RescueWhen a person gets lost, hurt or goes missing in the wilderness, it’s up to a team of trained volunteers to help them. It’s a carefully organized process where one mistake puts people’s lives on the line—for both rescuers and those being rescued. - The Logistics of Arms ManufacturingE17
The Logistics of Arms ManufacturingBeing the largest producer of weapons in the world depends on a complex, interdependent defense network that transforms raw materials into lethal munitions, using facilities across the United States that are sometimes hiding in plain sight. - The Logistics of Commercial FishingE18
The Logistics of Commercial FishingFrom ship to plate, the fish you eat is the result of a global, controlled process. Fishing’s not the local, cottage industry it once was—it’s a multibillion-dollar industry shaped by massive logistical and financial forces that allow products to travel around the world, seamlessly.