Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-158) and index
Introduction : radio’s intimate public -- The fireside chats and the New Deal -- Vox pop : network radio and the voice of the people -- Public affairs : the soap opera cultural front -- The Shadow meets the phantom public -- Conclusion : America’s most fascinating people.
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