Father Coughlin

Unjust Aggressors and Summer Broadcasting

English · Politics, Radio

Father Charles Coughlin’s broadcasts brought his political and social commentary directly to listeners through the voice of the outspoken Catholic priest. This program, dated April 16, 1939, is identified by the title “Unjust Aggressors and Summer Broadcasting.”

Coughlin’s radio addresses centered on current affairs and public questions, delivered as a direct appeal to his audience rather than as a dramatic story. The title suggests a program concerned with international aggression and the prospect of summer broadcasting, presented in the period’s topical, speech-based radio style.

The listening experience is that of a historical public address: a single speaker’s sustained argument and distinctive delivery, offering a window into the political concerns and broadcast culture of the late 1930s.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.