How did air conditioning go from a niche invention for factories to a force that reshaped cities, industries, and even human behavior?

In this episode of Breaking History, we dive deep into the surprising, often overlooked story of AC with author Salvatore Basile—author of Cool: How Air Conditioning Changed Everything.

Hear how Willis Carrier’s revolutionary breakthrough changed the world.

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Producers: Poppy Damon & Adam Feldman

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