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Dive into the fascinating world of early radio broadcasting as we go back to the dawn of commercial broadcasting. This episode of Adventures in Research hosted by Paul Shannon explores the thrilling journey of how radio broadcasting began, with insights from Dr. Phillips Thomas, a research engineer with firsthand knowledge of the events that shaped the industry. Experience the excitement of the first scheduled radio broadcast, the 1920 Harding-Cox presidential election returns, and discover how this monumental event paved the way for modern broadcasting.

Originally aired on November 21, 1944

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