Politics
- Radical Voices on Faith and Power
- Foundations of Political Thought
- Foundations of Political Philosophy
- Voices of American History
- Political Essays and Reflections
You Make the News
You Make the News is a radio program centered on news and public affairs. The title suggests a format that brings listeners into conversatio…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. Its format brings a guest befo…
Elmer Davis and the News
Elmer Davis and the News presents radio news commentary associated with journalist and broadcaster Elmer Davis. Its focus is the events and …
America Looks Abroad
America Looks Abroad presents a discussion of international affairs through the lens of the period’s pressing questions. This installment, t…
Meet the Press
Meet the Press is a television and radio interview program built around direct questioning of prominent guests about current affairs. In thi…
Historical News and Speeches
This recording is identified as historical news and speeches from July 7, 1932, featuring Joseph Goebbels at an NSDAP rally. It offers a gli…
Orson Welles Commentaries
Orson Welles presents a commentary on the blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard, focusing on the place where it happened: Batesburg. The program ce…
H. V. Kaltenborn
H. V. Kaltenborn was a prominent radio news commentator known for his analysis of international affairs. In this broadcast, he examines anot…
The March of Time
The March of Time presents dramatized reports on current events, blending documentary-style narration with acted scenes and sound effects. I…
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt speaks on the occasion of his renomination in Philadelphia. The recording offers a direct encounter with Roosevelt’s p…
Fulton Lewis Jr.
Fulton Lewis Jr. presents a radio commentary focused on the defense program, described here as being in trouble. The program offers a snapsh…
Winston Churchill Speeches
This recording brings together a wartime speech by Winston Churchill and a broadcast segment identified as Kate Smith Speaks: “Prayer for Ou…
Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget presents a radio program about notable Americans and their place in the nation’s history. This installment focuses on Al Smit…
Excerpt from The Happy Warrior Speech
Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers an excerpt from his “Happy Warrior” speech. The recording offers a brief opportunity to hear Roosevelt’s publ…
Address on the Alliance for Progress
John F. Kennedy delivers an address on the Alliance for Progress, a program of cooperation between the United States and Latin American coun…
CBS Today in Europe
CBS Today in Europe presents a contemporary radio report from Europe, with this broadcast identified as “First Report from Geneva.” Its titl…
Winston Churchill Speeches
Winston Churchill delivers a speech to the Canadian House of Commons on December 30, 1940. His address offers a direct encounter with the wa…
The March of Time
The March of Time presents dramatized accounts of current events, blending narration, dialogue, and sound to bring news stories to life. Thi…
America Looks Abroad
America Looks Abroad presents a program focused on international affairs and the events shaping the world beyond the United States. This ins…
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt's Own Program
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt's Own Program features Eleanor Roosevelt speaking directly to listeners about public affairs and issues of concern to…