Big Broadcast Bites: Malcolm X at 100

This episode of The Big Broadcast marks the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth with excerpts from a rare 1961 interview originally aired on New York’s WNYC. Then a minister in the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X speaks with journalist Eleanor Fischer about race, religion, and power in mid-century America. Host Murray Horwitz offers context and reflection on the evolving legacy of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

Guests:
– Malcolm X (archival audio)
– Eleanor Fischer (archival audio)
– Hosted by Murray Horwitz

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.