Paul Harvey

Mahatma Gandhi's First $10 Case

English · Biography & Autobiography, Radio

Paul Harvey’s broadcasts pair his distinctive, measured delivery with concise stories about people, events, and ideas. In “Mahatma Gandhi’s First $10 Case,” the program turns to an episode from Gandhi’s life, presenting a biographical anecdote in Harvey’s familiar, direct style.

Harvey was known for short-form radio commentary and storytelling, including his signature “The Rest of the Story” features, which often revealed an unexpected detail or perspective behind a familiar name or event. His clear narration and carefully paced presentation make the story easy to follow and give its central detail room to resonate.

This is a spoken-word radio feature rather than a dramatic ensemble performance: the focus is on Harvey’s voice and the account itself. Its appeal lies in the compact storytelling and the chance to hear a historical figure approached through a specific, human-scale incident.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.