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University of Chicago Roundtable
University of Chicago Roundtable presents a discussion of the North Atlantic Pact and Russia. The program’s roundtable format centers on con…
Democracy in America
Democracy in America is a radio program centered on American democracy and civic life. This recording is identified with the episode title “…
Winston Churchill: Russia Invaded
Winston Churchill addresses the British public on the day Germany invaded the Soviet Union. In this wartime speech, he responds to the drama…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Hear Winston Churchill deliver a wartime address titled “The Crux of the Whole War.” The recording presents Churchill’s own voice and words,…
America Looks Abroad
America Looks Abroad presents a radio program focused on international affairs. This installment is titled “The New Order in France,” placin…
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers an address at a Thanksgiving dinner on November 24, 1938. The recording offers a direct encounter with the pr…
Special Election Show
An election-themed radio program associated with the 1944 presidential campaign. The title identifies Franklin D. Roosevelt as the subject, …
The March of Time
The March of Time brings the news and public affairs of its era to radio through dramatized reporting. This installment, titled “Red Flag Ov…
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy’s Democratic nomination acceptance speech presents his case for the presidency and sets out the themes he wanted to define t…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television and radio interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. Its format brings a …
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill delivers a wartime address titled “These Are Great Days.” The speech offers a direct encounter with Churchill’s public ora…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill’s speeches bring listeners directly to the wartime voice of Britain’s prime minister. In this address, delivered on 22 Jun…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television and radio interview program built around direct questions to prominent public figures. Its panel of journalis…
Kaltenborn Edits the News
Kaltenborn Edits the News brings listeners a radio news analysis led by journalist H. V. Kaltenborn. In this broadcast, dated January 2, 194…
H. V. Kaltenborn
H. V. Kaltenborn was a prominent American radio news commentator known for his clear, analytical coverage of public affairs. In this broadca…
The Open Mind
The Open Mind is a public-affairs interview program built around thoughtful conversations on issues shaping American life. This episode is i…
Analog
Analog presents a conversation with Sam Massell and Maynard Jackson about Atlanta politics. The program offers listeners a chance to hear th…
Raymond Gram Swing
Raymond Gram Swing presents a news commentary focused on the atomic bomb. The program offers a spoken account of current affairs, with Swing…
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan’s press conferences offer a direct encounter with the president as he responds to questions from journalists. The format cente…
Fireside Chat on Legislation Recommended to Congress
In this Fireside Chat, President Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks directly to the American public about legislation he has recommended to Congre…