The audio introduction will set up this powerful story written by a 21 year old writer in the late 1970's... his first radio production... that was a hit on the BBC and made into a movie in 1978.
Earplay was a dramatic anthology series aired on NPR from 1972-1990.
"Earplay" now has its own playlist.

Earplay -The Dissolution Of Marcus Fleishman - Drama - August 29, 1978

This is the rebroadcast of the Dec. 18, 1943 Glenn Miller program known as "I Sustain The Wings"... it is the Christmas Show... broadcast via the Army Air Force network out of NYC.
This program has a lot of terrific Glenn Miller music, but also a story about the workers who constructed and maintained the engines for the Air Force planes during WW II.  This track is stored in the "Christmas Playlist"

Glenn Miller Orch. - I Sustain The Wings - Xmas Show 12. 18. 1943

This is track of a radio broadcast that Drew Pearson did just days before World War II ended in 1945.  He was an outspoken and very popular radio and print journalist.  He did not back away from reporting on difficult and controversial topics.  There is an audio introduction to his broadcast that will fill in some interesting information about  the time that this broadcast was on the air on April 22, 1945.  This Track will be stored in "History of Radio" Playlist

Drew Pearson - Journalist -   April 22 1945 - Historical

This track is a follow-up to the broadcast of Drew Pearson's track.  Walter Winchell was nothing like Drew Pearson, but it is interesting to hear what millions of Americans (and beyond) were hearing on radio as World War II was approaching the end.  This was broadcast on February 25. 1945... less than three months before the end of the  war in Europe and about 6 months before the Pacific war with Japan ended.  Listening to what millions of people heard on the radio through the broadcasts of people like Walter Winchell, Drew Pearson, Ed Murrow and others... is a lesson in the reality and culture of those WW II years...We must not forget what happened, because as we get further away from those times...younger generations know nothing of the horrors of a generation... and forgetting or not being taught about the horrors can lead to repeating them or worse.
This track will be stored in the "History of Radio" playlist.

Walter WInchell Broadcast -  Feb 25, 1945 - Historical

Eisenhower's D-Day Dilemma: Triumph, Tension, and the Birth of a Superpower

Welcome to The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates interview series.

Today, we delve into the heart of history with a riveting narrative.
Our guest is the acclaimed author and historian, Smithsonian Associate Michel Paradis.
He's here to discuss his latest book, The Light of Battle.
It's a fascinating exploration of General Dwight D. Eisenhower's journey.  Michel Paradis will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, and please check out our show notes for links and more details.

We will explore the strategic genius behind Operation Overlord.
This operation was a turning point in World War II.

Imagine the immense pressure on Eisenhower's shoulders.
He had to rally, negotiate, and solve crises relentlessly.
He appeared calm, yet inside he was a whirlwind of thoughts.

On the eve of D-Day, he gave a powerful speech to his troops.
In the shadows, he penned a resignation letter, fearing failure.
Paradis paints a vivid portrait of these crucial months.

Eisenhower's leadership evolved significantly during this time.
His internal struggles shaped his pivotal decisions.

Paradis draws from meticulous research and newly discovered records.
We will uncover the personal and political intricacies Eisenhower faced.

This story is not just about a general, but about a man.
A man whose actions helped shape the modern world.
Join us as we unravel the complexities of Eisenhower's character.
We’ll learn how he became a symbol of American strength.
This episode promises to be thought-provoking and enlightening.
Stay tuned for an unforgettable journey into history.  Check out Smithsonian Associates for more details!

#812 Eisenhower's D-Day Dilemma: Triumph, Tension, and the Birth of a Superpower

Four tracks: (1) BUNKERS ON THE BEACH (2) MONEY (3) CYME (4) I’m too poor in this world…

“RESISTANCE is CREATIVITY & CREATIVITY is RESISTANCE.” Sephane HESSEL (1917-2013) adaped from TIME FOR OUTRAGE…

IMAGE: V2 Rocket, designed by NAZI scientist, Herbert von BRAUN; built in NAZI slave complex, PENEMUNDE, launched from NAZI firing site in Scheveningen, The Netherlands, 1945, against LONDON, final days of WWII.

TIMES FOUR: Music & Poetry, side by side “Remembrance Day”

Composer. Writer. Photographer. Former conductor & founder of the ASKO ensemble.

On a bike/ski/hike trek of the Pacific Northwest studying native plants & climate breakdown 🌲 from sagebrush sea to whitebark pine. Composing off-grid the whole way.

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THINKING LIKE A STONEPINE, a soundpoem manifesto https://vimeo.com/844665859

“LOVE & WATER, three thought poems w/ coda, PHAROS for small orchestra, “Nightwind”” https://vimeo.com/847079690 

CURRENTLY on mt bike/ski/climbing trek through Pacific Northwest, working on a photobook about WHITEBARK PINE COLLAPSE and CLIMATE CRISIS. BASES in the WALLOWAS | AMSTERDAM | ALPS. 

WEEKLY photo/poetry updates at www.picture-poems.com & THE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE new music, poetry & dance performance project at www.cs-music.com

ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT for progressive, tech-savy, instrumental virtuosi interested in dialogue & collaborative undertakings.

CONTACT cliff@picture-opoems.com
Or on SKYPE or FACETIME @cliffcrego

MUSIC? The one thing humans do,
that makes the rest of nature jealous.

Paul Taylor Vogelzang is an award-winning blogger, podcaster, writer, producer and style fanatic, known for his down to earth accessible reporting and advice for men and women 50 + age, and their families. Paul was one of the founding editors of MommyCast & MommyCast Latina, the wildly popular, very first mom podcasts in audio and video, and its producer from 2004 to 2009. Paul’s current, but also award winning podcast, The Not Old - Better Show launched in 2014. Paul continues to share vibrant, focused, entertaining content on the show, and writes frequently about the subjects of fashion, grooming and the “senior man.”  Paul lives just outside of Washington DC, with his lovely wife, Gretchen (also a MommyCast founder), and where the two of them are active in many arts, business and philanthrophic organizations, love to feed the Northern Wren, and are the parents of two sons.


Retired Science Teacher - hobby of old radio restoration - Volunteered for public radio and tv stations as Producer and A/V editor for 20 yrs. Concerned about Climate Change and our insane orange president.

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