America's Town Meeting of the Air
Should We Plan for Social Security?
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America's Town Meeting of the Air brings the public forum into the radio studio, inviting listeners to hear prominent speakers debate questions of national importance. The program is associated with NBC and was moderated by George V. Denny Jr., whose role was to guide discussion and keep the exchange accessible to a broad audience.
Rather than presenting a scripted drama, each broadcast centers on a timely issue and gives opposing viewpoints room to be heard. Speakers make their cases, respond to one another, and address questions from the audience, creating a lively exchange that combines prepared argument with the immediacy of public debate.
This broadcast takes up the question, “Should We Plan for Social Security?” Its appeal lies in hearing a major policy issue explored through competing perspectives and direct discussion. The result is a thoughtful snapshot of civic debate, with the energy and uncertainty of ideas being tested aloud.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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