Big Broadcast Bites: Reports of Hitler’s Death
Published on Apr 30, 2025, 4:51:29 PM
Total time: 00:08:05
Published on Apr 30, 2025, 4:51:29 PM
Total time: 00:08:05
On May 1, 1945, the world learned the news of Adolf Hitler’s death; how did the story unfold for Germans and the world? Hear rare broadcast clips announcing the news.
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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.