Democracy in America

The Cold Water Army

English · Radio, Political Science

Democracy in America is a radio program centered on American public life and the ideas, institutions, and debates that shape a democracy. Its title evokes Alexis de Tocqueville’s classic study, while the program presents its subject through the immediacy of radio rather than as a formal lecture or textbook.

This recording is identified as “The Cold Water Army.” The title suggests a focus on a particular group or topic, but the listening experience is best approached as a program about civic life and American society, with the spoken presentation carrying the discussion.

Listeners interested in historical perspectives on democracy and public affairs may find this a useful window into how those subjects were presented on radio. The program’s appeal lies in hearing ideas about American life explored in a direct, period-specific broadcast format.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.