A Logic Named Joe

The Big Broadcast presents: Summer of Sci-Fi
Episode 2: A Logic Named Joe

This week, we revisit an episode from the series Dimension X, “A Logic Named Joe,” a remarkably prescient (and surprisingly funny) tale of artificial intelligence gone rogue.

Written by Murray Leinster—the pen name of prolific author William F. Jenkins—this story predicted personal computers, search engines, and smart speakers decades before they became reality. Originally broadcast July 1, 1950, this one’s not just clever sci-fi—it’s eerily ahead of its time.

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About the Series: Summer of Sci-Fi

Hosted by Murray Horwitz, The Big Broadcast celebrates the best in vintage radio—and this summer, we’re exploring classic science fiction radio dramas from the golden age, with works by legendary authors such as Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov, and Robert Heinlein.

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The Big Broadcast is WAMU’s longest-running program. The show features a collection of  radio from the golden age, the 30s, 40s, and 50s, hosted by Tony-Award winning playwright, lyricist and director Murray Horwitz.