You Make the News
John L. Lewis
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You Make the News is a radio program centered on news and public affairs. The title suggests a format that brings listeners into conversation with the issues making headlines, rather than presenting a conventional dramatic story.
This recording is identified with John L. Lewis, the prominent labor leader. His presence gives the program a connection to the labor questions and public debates of its era, offering listeners a chance to hear a contemporary figure associated with those issues.
The result is a snapshot of mid-century radio engaging directly with current events. Its appeal lies in hearing a public voice in the context of the news of the day, with the immediacy and historical perspective that a broadcast recording can preserve.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.