Politics
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Author Meets the Critics
Author Meets the Critics brings writers before a panel of critics for a discussion of their work and ideas. The program centers on conversat…
Address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association
John F. Kennedy addresses the Greater Houston Ministerial Association in a speech focused on his Catholic faith and the role of religion in …
Political Bancroft Rally
A political rally featuring veterans in support of Philip Bancroft. The recording offers a glimpse of campaign-era public speaking and polit…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television and radio interview program built around direct questioning of prominent newsmakers. Its panel of journalists…
University of Chicago Roundtable
The University of Chicago Roundtable brings listeners into a discussion of a timely public question: whether President Truman's civil rights…
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 issues of the day examined t…
Historical News and Speeches
A historical recording identified as a speech by Walter Ulbricht to the Reichstag, dated February 23, 1932. It offers a direct encounter wit…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill delivers “Westward Look the Land Is Bright,” a wartime speech shaped by the urgency and resolve of Britain’s struggle duri…
Kaltenborn Edits the News
H. V. Kaltenborn brings a commentator’s perspective to the news in this broadcast of Kaltenborn Edits the News. The program centers on his s…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. Its format brings journalists …
H. V. Kaltenborn
H. V. Kaltenborn was a prominent radio news commentator known for his analysis of current events. This program focuses on the potential for …
First Inaugural Address
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s First Inaugural Address, delivered on March 4, 1933, is a landmark speech from the opening of his presidency. Addres…
Historical News and Speeches
A historical recording of Clara Zetkin opening the German Reichstag. Zetkin, a prominent German socialist and communist politician, speaks i…
Father Coughlin
Father Coughlin was a radio program centered on the broadcasts of Catholic priest Charles E. Coughlin, whose public addresses brought religi…
Father Coughlin
Father Coughlin presents a radio address by the controversial Catholic priest and broadcaster Charles E. Coughlin. In this program, titled “…
Analog
This episode of Analog features Ossie Davis and Doctor James Egan discussing civil rights. Their conversation offers listeners a chance to h…
Historical News and Speeches
A historical news and speech recording featuring Carl Severing speaking about the forthcoming elections to the Prussian Diet. The program of…
Living 1948
“The Biggest Job in the World: The Presidency” is an installment of Living 1948, presented on August 24, 1948. The title points to the presi…
CBS News
This CBS News recording covers the Democrats’ renomination of Roosevelt. It offers a brief window into a major political event as presented …
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill’s speeches bring the force and urgency of wartime public address to the microphone. In this recording, Churchill responds …