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When Radio Fear Became Halloween Myth: The 1938 ‘War of the Worlds’ Broadcast
We trace how Orson Welles’s live radio adaptation of H.G. Wells triggered a national panic, forged a new horror trope, and embedded itself into Halloween lore. From CBS to modern media, this episode explores the broadcast's origins, cultural ripple effects, and lasting influence on spooky storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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