Drew Pearson

The Ku Klux Klan Challenge

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Drew Pearson was an American journalist and radio commentator known for bringing political reporting and analysis to listeners. This recording is identified with his broadcast of July 21, 1936, titled “The Ku Klux Klan Challenge.”

Pearson’s commentary offers a period perspective on public affairs, with the title pointing to a discussion of the Ku Klux Klan. The appeal is in hearing a contemporary journalist address a politically charged subject through the direct, concise form of radio commentary.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.