Politics

Elmer Davis and the News

Read by Elmer Davis
Elmer Davis presents a news broadcast focused on current events and their significance. The episode title points to a report on German criti…

Keys to the Capitol

“Keys to the Capitol” is a title associated with a discussion of the fight over the European Defense Treaty. The subject points to a politic…

Winston Churchill Speeches

Read by Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill delivers “Be Ye Men of Valor,” a wartime address from May 19, 1940. In this speech, Churchill speaks to the gravity of Bri…

Winston Churchill Speeches

Read by Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill delivers a speech to the United States Congress on May 19, 1943. The recording presents Churchill’s public address in his …

Winston Churchill Speeches

Hear Winston Churchill in a wartime speech dated April 16, 1940, addressing Schmidt and Smith on Scandinavia. The recording offers a direct …

Paul Harvey

Read by Paul Harvey
Paul Harvey delivers a brief installment of his distinctive radio commentary, bringing his familiar, measured voice to the events and reflec…

Fulton Lewis Jr.

Fulton Lewis Jr. was a prominent American radio commentator whose broadcasts offered listeners news analysis and opinion on the issues of th…

Ronald Reagan Press Conference on Unemployment and the Economy

Read by Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan addresses unemployment and the economy in this press conference. The recording presents a public exchange focused on economic …

Father Coughlin

Father Coughlin was a radio program centered on the speeches of Catholic priest Charles E. Coughlin, whose broadcasts addressed social, econ…

Meet the Press

Meet the Press is a television news interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. A guest faces a panel of …

Jergens Journal

Read by Walter Winchell
Jergens Journal presents news commentary by Walter Winchell. Winchell was known for his fast-paced, distinctive delivery and sharp, conversa…

Winston Churchill Speeches

Read by Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill delivers a wartime address to listeners in America. His speeches bring the British prime minister’s public voice directly …

CBS European News

A CBS European news broadcast dated July 17, 1940, with a title focused on the Democratic convention and its nomination of Roosevelt. It off…

Meet the Press

Meet the Press is a television news interview program built around direct questioning of prominent public figures. In this installment, Sena…

Winston Churchill Speeches and Radio Broadcasts

Winston Churchill Speeches and Radio Broadcasts presents Churchill’s public addresses in his own voice, including this report on his meeting…

Meet the Press

Meet the Press is a public-affairs interview program built around direct questions and discussion of current issues. Its format brings a pro…

John F. Kennedy Campaign Speech on the Battle Act

Read by John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy delivers a campaign speech focused on the Battle Act. The recording offers a direct example of political oratory, with Kenne…

Freedom USA

Freedom USA presents a radio program centered on “The Immigration Bill.” The title points to a discussion of immigration legislation, offeri…

Father Coughlin

Father Charles Coughlin was a Catholic priest and radio broadcaster whose programs combined religious commentary with political and social v…

Edward R. Murrow

Read by Edward R. Murrow
Edward R. Murrow reports on the non-confidence debate in the House of Commons. The recording offers a firsthand radio account of a significa…

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