How the Air Conditioner Changed America Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email The air conditioner has become a key tool in the preservation of art and artifacts, and it also changed American politics and geography. ( Stephanie Rausser / Getty ) Produced by Jillian Weinberger, Amber Hall and Cameron Drews Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC