EPISODE · Jul 13, 2025 · 27 MIN
September 27, 1943: The Common Man and World Peace with James Fulbright and Henry Wallace
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this September 27, 1943, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman broadcasts from the stage of the Mosque Theatre in Newark, New Jersey, in the midst of a record-breaking war bond drive. The panel features Oscar Levant, Franklin P. Adams, and John Kieran, with distinguished guest James W. Fulbright, the Arkansas congressman whose post-war peace resolution had just passed Congress. The episode also features a surprise appearance by Vice President Henry Wallace, who delivers stirring remarks about the importance of war bonds and lasting peace after the war. Highlights include clever quizzes on New Jersey notables, the language of liberty and freedom in American history, warnings about global conflicts that went unheeded, and rapid-fire musical and literary puzzles. Fulbright’s insights shine as he discusses treaties, Rhodes Scholars, and the intricacies of American government, while the regular panel keeps the show’s trademark wit and humor front and center. From poetry and politics to war bonds and wordplay, this special episode captures the intellectual camaraderie and patriotic energy of wartime America. Don’t miss this unique blend of knowledge, humor, and history—only on Information Please!
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In this September 27, 1943, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman broadcasts from the stage of the Mosque Theatre in Newark, New Jersey, in the midst of a record-breaking war bond drive. The panel features Oscar Levant, Franklin P. Adams, and John Kieran, with distinguished guest James W. Fulbright, the Arkansas congressman whose post-war peace resolution had just passed Congress. The episode also features a surprise appearance by Vice President Henry Wallace, who delivers stirring remarks about the importance of war bonds and lasting peace after the war. <br />Highlights include clever quizzes on New Jersey notables, the language of liberty and freedom in American history, warnings about global conflicts that went unheeded, and rapid-fire musical and literary puzzles. Fulbright’s insights shine as he discusses treaties, Rhodes Scholars, and the intricacies of American government, while the regular panel keeps the show’s trademark wit and humor front and center. <br />From poetry and politics to war bonds and wordplay, this special episode captures the intellectual camaraderie and patriotic energy of wartime America. Don’t miss this unique blend of knowledge, humor, and history—only on Information Please!
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