The Radio Reading Room

In this episode of The Radio Reading Room-Stories of Americana, step into the charged summer of 1776 as young Elias Carter, along with Mara Whitcombe and Jacob Turner, are drawn into the dangerous work of carrying the newly printed Declaration of Independence through the streets of Philadelphia. Set against the heat, secrecy, and uncertainty of the American founding, The Night the Wind Shifted is...

As we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation, this episode invites listeners to look back at the words and events that helped launch the American story. In this special Fourth of July episode of Radio Reading Room: Stories of Americana , host and reader Myron Hieronymous Thomas explores the origins, meaning, and enduring legacy of the Declaration of Independence. Drawing from his...

In this episode of Radio Reading Room, Myron Hieronymus Thomas reflects on the meaning of D-Day and shares powerful firsthand World War II accounts from Mike Engrisano and Arthur Letchford. Through stories of combat, survival, capture, and remembrance, the episode honors the courage and sacrifice of those who served during one of history’s most pivotal moments.

In this episode, we journey through more than a century and a half of Belmont Stakes history—its 1867 origins, its evolution into the longest and most demanding leg of the Triple Crown, and the legends who forged their names across its unforgiving distance. From Secretariat’s impossible 31‑length miracle to the heartbreakers, spoilers, and champions who rose or fell on that final stretch, we explo...

The 152nd Kentucky Derby is set: Renegade tops a tightly matched field with Commandment, Further Ado, The Puma, and Chief Wallabee close behind. With no clear standout, the 2026 Derby is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in decades.  Read by Myron Hiernymous Thomas.