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Joe Louis
Destination Freedom
Jim Crow
Crispus Attucks
Lucky Strike
New World A Coming
Paul Robeson
New York
Drugs and Medicines
Radio News Evolution
Detroit Riot Of 1943
Kansas City, United States
Warsaw Ghetto
Mutual Broadcasting System
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Dick Gregory
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Welcome to amazing podcasts from Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist Ken Robinson in this series of classic programs from the 1920s through the 1990s. The collection is not your usual "cops & comedians" old time radio podcast. Special attention given to the contributions of African-Americans and other minorities, who were largely excluded from the broadcasting industry, but still managed to ma... more

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From 1944, it's the program New World A Coming. This episode is called the Negro in Entertainment, and features 24 year old Hazel Scott. A prominent movie actress, dazzling pianist, jazz singer, and civil rights activist throughout the 1930s, 40s and... more

The Jack Benny Program was one of the most popular shows during radio's classic era. And one of the most popular characters on that program was Benny's trusty valet Rochester, as played by Eddie Anderson. He was the first African American to have a r... more

From the Mutual Broadcasting System this is one of the lesser known entertainment shows from radio's golden age. Scout About Town. This 1947 episode features an African-American trio called the 3 Flames. Singer Lily Ann Carole, and Comedian Morey Ams... more

Dick Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, civil rights activist, and author whose pioneering stand-up routines broke through racial barriers in the 1960s, making him a prominent voice in both entertainment and social... more

You're going to experience what it was like to hear history unfold on December 7th, 1941 when Japan attacked the United States. This is radio coverage of that fateful Sunday, as well as that Monday when Congress declared a state of war.

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From the classic radio drama Destination Freedom, you're going to learn the story of The Knock-Kneed Man. Crispus Attucks, was a stevedore of African and Native American descent, and is widely regarded as the first person killed in the Boston Massacr... more

Life with Luigi is an radio situation comedy series which began in the 1940s. The action centered on Luigi Basco and his experiences as a newly arrived Italian immigrant in Chicago, and his interactions with other refugees from different countries. I... more

Our focus is on the great Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. Robinson broke the color barrier when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947. We'll hear his story as told by legendary ... more

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Lily Ann Carole
Singing star
Singer
Episode: Mutual's Scout About Town
Morey Amsterdam
Comedian and songwriter
Comedian/Writer
Episode: Mutual's Scout About Town
The Three Flames
Musical trio
Recording artists
Episode: Mutual's Scout About Town
Dick Gregory
Comedian, civil rights activist, author
Independent activist/author
Episode: Audio Antiques - Dick Gregory, Activist Comedian
Louis Stokes
Congressman, participant at the City Club forum
U.S. Congress
Episode: Audio Antiques - Dick Gregory, Activist Comedian
Albert Warner
Columbia's Washington news analyst
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Episode: Congress Declares War
Henry Clark
Negro student/participant in the Washington play
Night school class participant
Episode: Life with Luigi, as he takes a stand for diversity
Jackie Robinson
Star second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers; civil rights figure
Brooklyn Dodgers
Episode: Baseball Legend Jackie Robinson
Alonso Sordo Noriega
Outstanding radio commentator from Mexico, guest on Mutual Network
Mutual Broadcasting System
Episode: Audio Antiques - The Evolution of Radio News

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Ken Robinson
Host of Audio Antiques; long-standing broadcaster and journalist with a focus on archival and minority perspectives in media history.

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Mutual's Scout About Town
Q: So where are you headed next after Village Vanguard?
They were moving up town to The Blue Angel, a sophisticated supper club.
Mutual's Scout About Town
Q: Tell me, Bill, how long you three have been working together?
The trio answered that they had been together for about two years.
Dooley Wilson, African-American Singer & Actor
Q: What was it like transitioning from civilian life to Army life?
The guest described adjustments in training, diet, and the broader experience of serving while maintaining public performance responsibilities, highlighting resilience and national service.
Baseball Legend Jackie Robinson
Q: What was it like for you to face two strikes before you even got to the plate, and how did you handle that pressure?
Robinson explains using a combination of skill, composure, and support from teammates like Peewee Reese, emphasizing performance and restraint in the face of hostility as essential to breaking barriers.

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What is Audio Antiques about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This collection spotlights historic radio and broadcast archives with a strong emphasis on African-American contributions and minority perspectives in media. Across episodes, listeners encounter dramatized histories, archival interviews, and creative storytelling that explore democracy, civil rights, culture, and the evolution of the media landscape. The mix often pairs scholarly or literary context with period entertainment, weaving in sponsor spots and cross-cultural exchanges to illuminate how radio shaped public conversation and social change. A standout throughline is the focus on underrepresented voices in broadcasting history, presented in a way that educates and entertains, making it a compelling fit for listeners who love historica... more

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2. Morey Amsterdam
3. The Three Flames
4. Dick Gregory
5. Louis Stokes
6. Albert Warner
7. Henry Clark
8. Jackie Robinson

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