The World War 2 Radio Podcast

Today we have a Victory Chest program as it aired on September 29, 1945. It was produced by the U.S. Treasury Department to encourage Americans to keep investing in Victory Bonds. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Today we have an NBC news report from September 26, 1945, on U.S Marines preparing to engage in China, as well as an update on the meeting between U.S General Douglas MacArthur and Japanese Emperor Hirohito. That is followed by several war advertisements and PSAs. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwa...

Today we have the September 23, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes news, analysis and updates on the war and its aftermath, with reports from Manila, London, Rome, Paris, Washington, and New York. It is the final edition of this version of CBS’s World News Today. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...

Today we have a profile of General Jonathan Wainwright, recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. It first aired over NBC on September 19, 1945. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Today we have the September 16, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes news of the surrender of Japanese forces in Hong Kong, along with other analysis and updates on the war and its aftermath, with reports from Tokyo, Manila, London, Paris, Rome, Washington, and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify...

Today we have a special episode of Command Performance, celebrating the end of the war. This episode was first broadcast on September 2, 1945, and includes a message from Harry Truman. The series aired from 1942 to 1949 over the Armed Forces Radio Service. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/...

Today we have the September 9, 1945, edition of CBS WorldNews Today. It includes analysis and updates on the end of the war and its aftermath, with reports from Tokyo, Guam, London, Paris, Washington, and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Today our episode has two segments. First, from September 6, 1945, we have an NBC report on President Harry Truman’s proposals for managing the post-war economy and international relations. That is followed by a Victory Bonds special hosted by Orson Welles. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio...

Today we have coverage of the official surrender of Japanese forces aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, from ABC. First we have the report from the ship as the ceremony and signing of the surrender papers occur. That is followed by statements from U.S. President Harry Truman, General Douglas MacArthur and Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. S...

Today we have the August 9, 1945, episode of The Fighting AAF. Produced by ABC in cooperation with the Army Air Force, the program aired from May to September 1945. It featured recordings of actual air battles recorded by ABC’s war correspondents, along with performances by the AAF orchestra and interviews with AAF personnel. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-...

Today we have 30 minutes of news from August 27, 1945. First it’s a news update from NBC from veteran war correspondent Robert St. John. It includes updates on the American arrival in Japan, a report from off the shore of Tokyo and commentary. That is followed by the late evening news of that night. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://pod...

Today we have a special edition of the Philco Radio Hour from August 19, 1945. The episode was dedicated to recognizing the official day of prayer and thanksgiving that was being observed across the country after the surrender of Japan. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Today we have the August 19, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the end of the war and its aftermath, with reports from Manila, Guam, London, Chungking, Pearl Harbor, Washington, and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Today our episodes celebrate the Japanese surrender and the end of fighting in World War II on August 14, 1945. This episode has two parts. The first is that evening’s episode of Columbia Presents Corwin, hosted by Orson Welles. Then, we’ll hear news reports from across the country as Americans celebrate the end of the war. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-fr...

Today our episodes celebrate the Japanese surrender and the end of fighting in World War II on August 14, 1945. First, we have the breaking news of the Japanese acceptance of the Allied terms for surrender. That is followed by coverage of the surrender from first CBS and then ABC and the Mutual network. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https:/...

Today we have two items from the Mutual Broadcasting System as Americans were still awaiting updates on the surrender of Japan. First, we have a roundtable discussion with several war commentators from August 12, 1945. That is followed by the Mutual news update from August 13, 1945. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.c...

Today we have two reports from August 10, 1945. First we have the early morning news report from CBS. That is followed by the evening edition of the NBC News of the World. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Today we have two more news updates in the wake of the first atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima. The first is the CBS Morning News of August 7, 1945. It includes updates on the aftermath of the bomb, as well as reports from Berlin, Moscow, Washington, and New York. That is followed by NBC’s From the Pacific from August 8, 1945. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to t...

Today we have the August 6, 1945, edition of the CBS morning news. It includes analysis and updates on the war, with reports from Guam, Paris, London, Washington, and New York. After the news update, you’ll hear two breaking news alerts from NBC and CBS. That is followed by U.S. President Harry Truman’s statement on the attack. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the a...

Today we have the August 1, 1945, episode of London Column, where the BBC delivered news and features designed for an international – mostly American – audience. That is followed by several war public service announcements and advertisements from 1945. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subs...

Today we have the July 29, 1945, edition of CBS World News Today. It includes analysis and updates on the war, with reports from San Francisco, Berlin, London, Paris, Washington, and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Today we have a double dose of the news from July 26, 1945.First it’s the NBC News of the World, reporting on the surprising loss of Winston Churchill’s conservative party in the British elections. Then we have the Sinclair Headliner with Frank Singiser from the Mutual network later that evening. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcas...

Today we have the July 22, 1945, edition of CBS World NewsToday. It includes analysis and updates on the war, with reports from Berlin, Manila, London, Rome, Washington, and New York. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Today we have a Voice of America broadcast from July 4, 1945. It is the final broadcast from the American Broadcasting Station in Europe. The station had broadcast since April 30, 1944. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Today our episode has two segments. First we have the July15, 1945, Jergens Journal featuring famed newspaper columnist Walter Winchell. Following that is London Column from this week in 1945. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.