Audio Antiques

This 1942 NBC radio episode from the series Freedom's People explores the relationship between African Americans and democracy, highlighting their historical struggles and triumphs in the United States.

This episode explores the career of Mildred Bailey, a Native American jazz singer who broke racial barriers in radio's golden age, featuring her performances from 1939 and 1944.

This episode of Audio Antiques explores The World is Yours, a popular 1930s educational radio show produced by the Smithsonian Institution and funded by the WPA during the Depression.

This episode explores how American radio networks collaborated with the federal government during World War II to create anti-stereotypical programs aimed at combating racism and improving the image of African Americans, before reverting to stereotypical shows post-war.

This episode presents an all-star 1941 radio tribute to pioneering African American actor and civil rights advocate Canada Lee, featuring performances and interviews from his career.

This episode features a 1939 baseball game broadcast between the Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators, with notable players like Lou Boudreau and commentary by Hall of Famer Walter Johnson.

This episode of Audio Antiques features a 1939 radio show about Dr.

This episode features Major Bowles' Original Amateur Hour from the 1930s, showcasing amateur talent and historical advertisements.

Ken Robinson introduces a collection of classic radio programs from the 1920s-1990s, starting with the first Jack Benny show from 1932.

Ken Robinson introduces a 1951 episode of Pete Kelly's Blues, a Dixieland jazz radio drama starring Jack Webb and featuring African American singer Meredith Howard.

Ken Robinson introduces a 1942 episode of Jubilee, hosted by Dooley Wilson, featuring African-American musicians and actors.

This episode of Audio Antiques presents a classic radio biography of baseball legend Satchel Paige from the series Destination Freedom, including a clip of his 1948 World Series appearance.

This episode presents a 1945 radio program 'New World A Coming' dramatizing the experiences of a Negro reporter, highlighting African American contributions to broadcasting.

Ken Robinson introduces a series of classic radio programs from the golden age, highlighting the contributions of minorities and featuring episodes from 'The Eternal Light'.

Ken Robinson introduces a collection of classic radio programs from the 1920s-1990s, highlighting African-American contributions and featuring clips of Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Durante, and Phil Harris.

This episode explores the history of the American ghetto through a 1944 radio show hosted by Canada Lee.

This episode explores the history of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the first integrated all-women's band in the U.S., and their challenges touring in the segregated South.

This episode features historical recordings of John F.

Ken Robinson introduces the Golden Gate Quartet, an African American vocal group from the 1930s, and previews episodes from their 1940-1941 national radio show.

From the KROB Collection, Audio Antiques presents the second Ford-Carter debate of the 1976 presidential race.

Audio Antiques opens from the K-Rob Collection with Ken Robinson guiding the listener into Butterfly McQueen’s life.

Ken Robinson opens Audio Antiques with a portrait of Mercedes McCambridge.

Ken Robinson introduces a podcast featuring rare recordings from the 1920s, including a speech by President Calvin Coolidge and the early soap opera 'Cecil and Sally'.

This episode features classic radio programs about African American history, including the creation of the National Urban League and the founding of Chicago.

Ken Robinson opens with greetings to listeners around the world.

Ken Robinson introduces two episodes of the University of Chicago Roundtable from 1949 discussing civil rights and human violence.

Ken Robinson introduces a series of classic radio programs from the 1930s, specifically Warner Brothers Academy Theater episodes from 1938.

Ken Robinson discusses Hyperloop transportation, Linux operating system, and other tech topics.

Ken Robinson introduces the Philip Morris Playhouse, a 1940s radio drama anthology, and plays two episodes from 1949.

This episode explores how the opioid epidemic crackdown is affecting chronic pain patients, who argue that opioids are unfairly stigmatized and that treatment has become more difficult.

This episode presents two 1945 radio programs about African-American health and nurses from the series New World A-Coming.

This episode explores the life and impact of Dick Gregory, a pioneering African-American comedian and civil rights activist who used his platform to address social issues and even ran for president.

This episode explores the life and legacy of folk singer Lead Belly, featuring archival recordings from his 1940s radio shows and performances.

This episode of Audio Antiques features two 1947 episodes of the classic radio show 'This Is Jazz', highlighting jazz history with guests like Blue Lou Barker and Sydney Bachet.