The Constitution on the Air
What happens when one of the greatest political documents ever written becomes radio drama?
In this special Chesterton Radio deep dive, we explore the United States Constitution through three remarkable broadcasts from radio’s golden age.
First, CBS’s You Are There transports listeners to the dramatic struggle over ratification, reporting history as if CBS correspondents were standing among the Founders themselves. Next, The Constitution from the innovative CBS Radio Workshop presents the document in a bold and imaginative audio format. Finally, Norman Corwin’s legendary We Hold These…
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