Good Night and Good Luck: A CBS News Radio Retrospective

On May 22nd, CBS News Radio will sign off the air after nearly a century of broadcasting. This special presentation looks back on the 99 year history of CBS on the radio, from the network's beginnings to its final days. We explore the life and legacy of legendary newsman Edward R. Murrow, CBS Radio's coverage of World War II, the measured reporting on the day of the JFK assassination and CBS News Radio's live, anchored coverage on September 11, 2001. Plus: the history of the iconic CBS Radio sounder, the network's ability to adapt in the age of COVID, a look at the business of radio, and so much more.