The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca

Season 9

TV-G
Host Mo Rocca shares the dramatic stories of extraordinary inventors in hopes of inspiring viewers to open their imaginations and bring their visions to life.

Where to Watch The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca • Season 9

23 Episodes

  • Animal Power
    E1
    Animal PowerOur curator of agriculture & the environment discusses animal-powered farms with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us tiny sensors saving snails, a lifesaving invention to stop choking and a robot that is keeping beaches clean.
  • Driver Education
    E2
    Driver EducationOur curator of transportation discusses the evolution of driver education with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a rock climbing treadmill wall, an invention for making plant milk at home and shipping container homes designed to keep families safe from storms.
  • Tether Car Racing
    E3
    Tether Car RacingOur curator of transportation discusses tether cars with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a mosquito repellent patch, a balloon that can take you to the edge of space and a puzzle feeder for pets.
  • Regenerative Agriculture
    E4
    Regenerative AgricultureOur curator of curator of agriculture & the environment discusses natural fertilizers with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us flower turbines, water absorbing concrete and a theater with perfect acoustics.
  • Board Games
    E5
    Board GamesOur curator of domestic life discusses the evolution of board games with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us crop dusting drones, a wood alternative made from kombucha brewing waste and a tactile camera for the blind.
  • Porches
    E7
    PorchesOur curator of historic structures & landscapes discusses the history of porches with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us how dog nose prints can find a lost pet, luggage designed to grow, and planting mushrooms on your kitchen counter.
  • Libraries
    E8
    LibrariesOur librarian discusses the evolution of libraries with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a co-pilot for the blind, the designer reimagining products in your home, and a scooter that is built for trails.
  • Tinsmithing
    E9
    TinsmithingOur crafts and trades program manager discusses tinsmithing with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a company recycling glass into sand, a wristband designed to stop motion sickness, and a bike that turns into a bed.
  • Organizing Knowledge
    E10
    Organizing KnowledgeOur librarian discusses the organization of knowledge with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a high-tech handheld musical instrument, digital screens replacing metal license plates, and learning through hypnosis.
  • Parking Meters
    E11
    Parking MetersOur curator of transportation discusses the history of parking meters with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us an innovative way to hang wallpaper, an AI-enabled breathing trainer, and a bedside lamp designed to help babies get better sleep.
  • Porches
    E12
    PorchesOur curator of historic structures & landscapes discusses the history of porches with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a lifesaving invention to stop choking, a theater with perfect acoustics, and shipping container homes designed to keep families safe from storms.
  • Women-founded Potteries
    E13
    Women-founded PotteriesOur curator of decorative arts discusses the women of art pottery with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart sprinkler that conforms to each lawn's shape, the company converting vintage cars to electric and updates on our past innovators.
  • Idioms
    E14
    IdiomsOne of our associate curators discusses the origins of idioms with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us an app designed to read for us, a microphone blocker for smart devices and a wireless electronic brake system for inline skates.
  • Paper Dresses
    E15
    Paper DressesOur curator of domestic life discusses the paper dress trend with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us hair clippers with a built-in camera for DIY cuts, a headset designed to relieve stress, and noise cancelling earbuds made for sleeping.
  • Ruth Adler Schnee
    E16
    Ruth Adler SchneeOur curator of design discusses a pioneering textile designer with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a tiny dog vest created to stop predators, a high-tech bus shelter, and aftermarket dash cams designed for safer driving.
  • Automobiles & Women’s Suffrage
    E17
    Automobiles & Women’s SuffrageOne of our associate curators discusses the automobile's role in the women’s suffrage movement with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a high-tech chess trainer, an update on the inventor of the "Hollow Flashlight," and a waterproof bag designed to protect cars during floods.
  • Glenn Curtiss
    E19
    Glenn CurtissOne of our associate curators discusses motorcycle and aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us the autonomous seacraft collecting hurricane data, an under-bed clothes hamper, and a compact wind turbine designed to charge electronic devices outdoors.
  • Technology as Furniture
    E20
    Technology as FurnitureOur curator of decorative arts discusses technology as furniture with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a gift box that explodes with fun, a portable active wheelchair, and the way electric utilities shield conductors from lightning.
  • Snow Globes
    E21
    Snow GlobesOur retired senior curator and curator of public life discusses the history of snow globes with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us autonomous race cars, the teen who invented a tiny earthquake warning system, and self-healing concrete.
  • Combines
    E23
    CombinesOur curator of agriculture and the environment discusses combines with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us high tech solar shingles for rooftops, a vibrating smoke alarm for those with hearing impairments, and floor tiles that generate power.
  • Serial Publications
    E24
    Serial PublicationsOur librarian discusses serial publications with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us custom finger prostheses, a biosensor designed to detect sweat loss, and a folding cartop tent.
  • Byrd Arctic Expedition
    E25
    Byrd Arctic ExpeditionOur curator of transportation discusses Richard Byrd's North Pole flight with Host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a method of stocking fish from the air, a line of hybrid locking devices, and updates from past innovators.
  • Best of - Board Games
    E26
    Best of - Board GamesOur curator of domestic life discusses the evolution of board games with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us tiny sensors designed to save snails, mushrooms grown on kitchen counters, and a device that captures carbon from the atmosphere.

Cast of Season 9

  • Mo RoccaSelf - Host
  • Alie WardSelf - Correspondent
  • Adam YamaguchiSelf - Correspondent
  • Jax TranchidaSelf - Correspondent

 

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