The Big Broadcast presents: Summer of Sci-Fi
Episode 7: The Liar
This week, The Big Broadcast features "The Liar" from Exploring Tomorrow (1958), a radio adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s short story exploring emotion, deception, and the Three Laws of Robotics. Host Murray Horwitz reflects on Asimov’s legacy and the lasting questions of sci-fi’s Golden Age.
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.
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.