Political Science
By the People
By the People is a radio program centered on civic life and public affairs. The episode title, “Conelrad Emergency,” points to an emergency-…
Speaking of Liberty
Speaking of Liberty is a radio program centered on ideas of liberty and their place in American life. Clifton Fadiman, a noted literary crit…
Keys to the Capitol
“Keys to the Capitol” is a title associated with a dated program concerning Indochina. The subject points to the region’s political affairs,…
America's Town Meeting of the Air
America's Town Meeting of the Air brings public questions into a lively radio forum, inviting listeners to hear opposing views debated by sp…
Our Nation's Heritage: Federal Power vs. States' Rights
A program titled “Our Nation's Heritage: Federal Power vs. States' Rights” focuses on the balance of power between the federal government an…
America Looks Abroad
America Looks Abroad presents a contemporary perspective on international affairs. This recording is identified with the subject of Italy's …
The People's Platform
The People's Platform presents a discussion of the question “Should the Draft Be Restored?” The program’s title and episode topic frame a pu…
America's Town Meeting of the Air
America's Town Meeting of the Air brings the spirit of a public forum to radio, inviting listeners into discussions of issues of the day. Th…
University of Chicago Roundtable
University of Chicago Roundtable presents a discussion of “The Bomb and the Next War.” The program brings a timely subject into a roundtable…
Poems Written During the Civil War and the Protectorate
The English poet John Milton supported the Parliamentarian side during the English Civil War and publicly defended the execution of King Cha…
The March of Time
The March of Time brings the news and public affairs to radio through a dramatic, documentary-style presentation. This recording is identifi…
Story Behind the Headlines
Story Behind the Headlines presents a discussion of atomic control and disarmament, a subject at the center of postwar debate. The program o…
Selected Articles
In the years following World War I, immigration was a hot topic in the United States. The number of immigrants arriving each year had surged…
Gabriel Heatter
Gabriel Heatter was a prominent American radio news commentator, known for his distinctive, emphatic delivery and direct address to listener…
Address on the Cuban Missile Crisis
John F. Kennedy delivers an address concerning the Cuban Missile Crisis. The recording offers a direct listening experience centered on the …
America Looks Abroad
America Looks Abroad presents a program focused on international affairs and the United States’ relations with other nations. The episode ti…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill delivers “War of the Unknown Warriors,” a wartime address shaped by the danger and uncertainty facing Britain during the S…
America Looks Abroad
America Looks Abroad presents a program focused on international affairs and the choices facing the United States beyond its borders. The ep…
America Looks Abroad
America Looks Abroad presents a discussion of international affairs, with this program focused on the question “What Next in Europe.” Its ti…
Our Nation's Heritage: Federal Power vs. States' Rights
A program titled “Our Nation's Heritage: Federal Power vs. States' Rights” focuses on the balance of power between the federal government an…