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FDR's Fireside Chats: A Nation United Over Radio Waves In the throes of the Great Depression and World War II, America faced its darkest chapters. Yet, amidst the despair, a singular voice resonated from living rooms across the nation: Franklin Delano Roosevelt. More than just a president, FDR became a trusted friend, delivering his famous "Fireside Chats" directly through the magic of radio. These weren't mere pronouncements from on high; they were intimate conversations, Roosevelt speaking candidly as both leader and confidante. With his calm, reassuring tone and flashes of humor, he reminded Americans of their "hopes and values," the resilience woven into the very fabric of their democracy. The impact of these broadcasts was unprecedented. Aired around 10 pm Eastern on nationwide networks, they drew millions of listeners who gathered around crackling radios, united by Roosevelt's words. He invited them to write, to share their anxieties and aspirations, turning the White House into a giant town hall. Millions responded, their letters a testament to the profound connection forged over the airwaves. Roosevelt's Fireside Chats transcended the limitations of mass media. They became a beacon of hope, a shared experience that stitched a nation together during its most trying times. From the depths of economic despair to the horrors of global conflict, FDR used the radio to unite Americans, reminding them of their inherent strength and the future they could build together. More than just a historical footnote, the Fireside Chats stand as a testament to the power of communication and empathy. They demonstrate how a leader, speaking frankly and authentically, can inspire a nation to rise above adversity and find common ground. In the face of hardship, Roosevelt didn't just inform; he connected, offering solace and forging a collective spirit that continues to echo through the annals of American history. Thanks for listening to Quiet Please. Remember to like and share wherever you get your podcasts.
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歴史を愛し、歴史を知りすぎてしまった歴史GEEK2人と圧倒的歴史弱者がお届けする歴史インターネットラジオです。歴史というレンズを通して「人間とは何か」「私たち現代人の抱える悩み」「世の中の流れ」を痛快に読み解いていく!?笑いあり、涙ありの新感覚・歴史キュレーションプログラム!☆Apple & Spotify Podcast 部門別ランキング1位獲得!☆ジャパンポッドキャストアワード2019 大賞&Spotify賞 ダブル受賞!※正式名称は「古典ラジオ」ではなく「コテンラジオ」ですーーーCOTEN RADIO is an entertainment radio talk program for history , published by the crazy history geeks group "COTEN" in Japan. ☆Apple & Spotify Podcast in Japan category ranking No.1 !☆Japan Podcast Awards 2019 Grand prize and Spotify prize !
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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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2022年9月に配信プラットホームを移転しました。主に日本の歴史のことを話すラジオ、略して“おもれき”はただの歴史好きなパーソナリティのKELLYと水無月が歴史をテーマにあれこれと雑談をするポッドキャスト番組です。お問い合わせ及びお便りはEメールでお願いします。[email protected]
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Exploration of the new, old and experimental music of the Island nation, and how they rock the world from dusk to the rising sun. Every Monday night at 11 PM listeners journey across the Pacific to Japan with producers Danny Hiltz and Cody Winters . Danny and Cody have been producing Japan Jukebox for three years now and were introduced to Japanese music through video games such as Final Fantasy, Mega Man and Legend of Zelda. Intrigued by the unique compositions, they started digging deeper into Japanese music and culture, benefiting greatly from their access to the internet! In the mid 2000s Danny started producing a Japanese show on Shoutcast and after Rock Japan ended on KRVS he proposed a show, bringing in Cody to help. "My interest with Japanese music and culture grew from my interest in video games. I had been a big gamer from an early age, and most of the games I played came from Japan. I was introduced to some pretty cool bands by playing games like Incredible Crisis and Jet
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Since November 7, 2004 - The first, and longest running, professionally produced audio drama podcast! This family friendly new twist on "old time radio" features the adventures and exploits of the World's Most Brilliant Scientist, Dr. Floyd! Join Dr. Floyd as he tries to thwart the plans of his evil arch nemesis, Dr. Steve, all the while learning about the people and events that shaped the history of the Earth. If satirist Stan Freberg and Jay Ward, creator of Rocky & Bullwinkle, had created Mystery Science Theater 3000 mixed in a little Time Bandits and gave it an educational spin, the result would have been...The Radio Adventures Of Dr. Floyd! The Podcast for Gifted Children and Adults!
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Deloitte New Zealand's State of the State 2018 explores wellbeing frameworks, the relationship between social investment and wellbeing, and reviews alternative perspectives, providing recommendations for a way forward.
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“It is not by speeches and majority resolutions that the great questions of the time are decided, but by iron and blood”. This quote giving by Otto von Bismarck, September 30th, 1862 gave him the moniker the Iron Chancellor. Through his will, and the changing socio-political environment within Europe throughout the late 1800’s, he brought together the German states which would one day, take on the world… twice. He skillfully maneuvered his way to the top to Prussian, and then German political spheres, building one most dominate states the world has ever seen. This podcast will take you through the life and career of Otto Von Bismarck.
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Breaking down all the good, the bad and the “wait, what?” from BuzzFeed, the internet and beyond. BuzzFeed Daily covers the trends, shows, influencers, celebrities, and stories that are doing their best to break the internet. Hosted by Casey Rackham, Shyla Watson & Stephen LaConte, new episodes every weekday evening.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Minute Women is your weekly dose of Canadian history and corny 90s nostalgia. We are best friends Grace McNutt and Linnea Swinimer and we are on a mission to tell the untold stories behind the iconic Canadian Heritage Minutes. Along the way, we uncover the funny, weird, and downright terrifying stories left out of Canada’s national history.
Did you know John A. Macdonald's younger brother was murdered in a freak gin incident? Or that Sandford Fleming was going to call standard time "cosmic time"? Or that Governor Frontenac was a legendary jerk?
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