Speaking of Liberty


(4.7 stars; 9 reviews)

Speaking of Liberty was sponsored by the Council on Democracy and broadcast by the NBC Red network. Rex Stout hosted a variety of guests who were "speaking of liberty." The show returned for a second series due to positive audience response.

Guests included notable figures such as Carl Van Doren, who discussed the American Revolution, and Edmond Taylor, who spoke about the effects of propaganda. Other guests included authors and journalists who shared their insights on democracy, civil liberties, and the impact of war.

This series offers a rich exploration of the themes of liberty and democracy through the voices of its diverse guests.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

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Carl Van Doren 14:19
Edmond Taylor 13:58
Clifton Fadiman 14:02
Lin Yutang 14:06
Fannie Hurst 13:55
Pierre Van Paassen 14:27
Louis Adamic 14:05
Herbert Agar 13:56
Max Eastman 14:06
Alexander Woollcott 14:23
Florence Jaffray Harriman 14:05
Eve Curie 13:50
Carl Crow 14:07
Bertrand Russell 14:11
Ernest Hauser 14:09
Douglas Miller 14:14
John R. Tunis 14:04
Carl Carmer 12:51
Walter Millis 13:50
Margaret Leech 13:47
Pearl S. Buck 14:17
Frank Gervasi 14:04
Episode 34 14:06
Erskine Caldwell 12:09

Reviews

fascinating perspectives.


(3.5 stars)

While the information is biased, I believe the guests views are sincere and representative primary material for this era.

Thanks so much for this!


(5 stars)

Such wonderful audio slices of history. Must take you forever to upload them for all to hear. Very grateful to you for undertaking this project.

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(5 stars)

Thanks for posting. These shows are a great addition to the archive, and to anyone's collection of WWII era propaganda programs.

Pearl S. Buck


(5 stars)

Is it possible to get permission to use one of these recordings?