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The very first broadcast of World News Roundup, on March 13, 1938, was hosted by legendary CBS newsman Robert Trout and featured the radio debut of Edward R. Murrow. The program would go on to revolutionize radio reporting and this year, will celebrate its 85th year on air. When it launched on March 13, 1938, "World News Roundup" changed broadcasting forever by being the first program to feature correspondents stationed around the globe reporting for one live broadcast. The first broadcast was anchored by Robert Trout and featured reporting by Edward R. Murrow, then a CBS executive, making his debut reporting on the show from Vienna. Hitler's German army was invading Austria....and becoming a growing threat to all of Europe. This was the first comprehensive broadcast that linked America with a world careening toward war.
Experience the first World News Roundup with a special podcast presentation featuring an introduction from CBS News Radio correspondent Steve Kathan.
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The very first broadcast of World News Roundup, on March 13, 1938, was hosted by legendary CBS newsman Robert Trout and featured the radio debut of Edward R. Murrow. The program would go on to revolutionize radio reporting and this year, will celebrate its 85th year on air. When it launched on March 13, 1938, "World News Roundup" changed broadcasting forever by being the first program to feature correspondents stationed around the globe reporting for one live broadcast. The first broadcast was anchored by Robert Trout and featured reporting by Edward R. Murrow, then a CBS executive, making his debut reporting on the show from Vienna. Hitler's German army was invading Austria....and becoming a growing threat to all of Europe. This was the first comprehensive broadcast that linked America with a world careening toward war.
Experience the first World News Roundup with a special podcast presentation featuring an introduction from CBS News Radio correspondent Steve Kathan.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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