Politics
- Radical Voices on Faith and Power
- Foundations of Political Thought
- Foundations of Political Philosophy
- Voices of American History
- Political Essays and Reflections
Father Coughlin
Father Charles Coughlin’s broadcasts brought his political and social commentary directly to listeners through the voice of the outspoken Ca…
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan discusses the results of the Bonn Summit. This recording offers a brief opportunity to hear him address the summit and its out…
Sam Hayes Breakfast News
Sam Hayes Breakfast News presents a dated installment of radio news, identified here by the headline “Truman Calls for Strong Defenses.” The…
Elmer Davis and the News
Elmer Davis and the News presents news commentary from journalist and broadcaster Elmer Davis. The program offers a contemporary perspective…
Winston Churchill Speeches and Radio Broadcasts
Hear Winston Churchill in speeches and radio broadcasts, including material associated with the National Coalition. His public addresses bri…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television news interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. In this recording, the gu…
Historical News and Speeches
A historical recording identified as an Adolf Hitler presidential campaign speech. It offers a direct example of political rhetoric from its…
Fulton Lewis Jr.
Fulton Lewis Jr. was a prominent American radio commentator known for his news and opinion broadcasts. His program offered listeners comment…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill delivers a wartime address titled “Masters of Our Fate.” His speeches bring listeners directly into the language and urgen…
H. V. Kaltenborn
H. V. Kaltenborn was a prominent American radio news commentator known for his clear, analytical delivery of current events. This recording …
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television and radio interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. In this installment,…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill’s speeches bring listeners into the political and diplomatic crises of his era through his own forceful public voice. This…
You Can't Do Business with Hitler
You Can't Do Business with Hitler is a wartime radio program centered on the economic and political consequences of doing business with Nazi…
FDR's Fireside Chats
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s fireside chats brought the president’s voice directly into American homes through radio. In this address, Roosevelt …
American Forum of the Air
American Forum of the Air presents a public-affairs discussion in the form of a radio forum. This installment takes up the question “Rationi…
Address to the UN General Assembly
John F. Kennedy addresses the United Nations General Assembly on September 20, 1963. The recording presents a formal public address delivere…
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…
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan’s press conferences offer a direct encounter with the president as he responds to questions from journalists. The format cente…
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…
Analog
Analog presents a conversation with Sam Massell and Maynard Jackson about Atlanta politics. The program offers listeners a chance to hear th…