Big Broadcast Bites: Get Out The Vote!
Published on Nov 2, 2025, 7:40:38 PM
Total time: 00:04:02
Published on Nov 2, 2025, 7:40:38 PM
Total time: 00:04:02
A great many vintage radio shows presented “Get Out the Vote” messages ahead of Election Days in the 1930s and 40s, urging listeners to go to the polls. We've curated just a few of these messages here for you, and hope they inspire you to take to the polls!
This segment originally aired on The Big Broadcast on November 2, 2025.
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Big Broadcast Bites presents curated clips from WAMU’s long-running radio program, The Big Broadcast. Hosted by Murray Horwitz and produced by Jill Ahrold Bailey, these shorter selections offer quick listens, featuring golden age of radio audio and historical recordings that connect the past to today’s listeners.
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.