Episode March 15, 2025 9 min 31s

Fireside Politics: Radio and Political Culture in the United States, 1920-1940

Douglas B. Craig's "Fireside Politics: Radio and Political Culture in the United States, 1920–1940" examines the profound impact of radio on American politics and society during its formative years. The book traces the development of radio technology and the rise of commercial broadcasting, exploring the debates over regulation, public versus private control, and the emergence of national networks like NBC and CBS. Craig analyzes how politicians adapted to this new medium, using it for campaigning and direct communication with citizens, while also detailing the evolving role of radio in shaping public opinion and political discourse, including the rise of news commentators and the challenges of political advertising. Furthermore, the text investigates radio's cultural influence, addressing issues of censorship, programming content, the portrayal of minorities, and the ongoing tension between commercial interests and public service ideals in the "American system" of broadcasting.

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