Episode 307: The Enormous Radio

Episode 307 September 29, 2023 01:01:10
Episode 307: The Enormous Radio
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Episode 307: The Enormous Radio

Sep 29 2023 | 01:01:10

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Show Notes

CBS Radio Workshop adapted John Cheever’s short story “The Enormous Radio” for this week’s episode! It features a married couple whose old radio finally stops working. The replacement they purchase is a large and complicated model that broadcasts more than just classical music. What insights into her friends and neighbors does this new radio provide? What harm will these insights inflict upon the couple? Is Facebook the best place to go for your daily dose of anxiety and dread? Listen for yourself and find out!

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