September 5, 1939: Musical Mix-Ups and Historical Hiccups with Raymond Gram Swing

What this episode covers

In this September 5, 1939, episode of Information Please, host Clifton Fadiman welcomes esteemed news commentator Raymond Gram Swing as the guest of honor, joining regulars Franklin P. Adams, John Kieran, and Oscar Levant. Together, the panel tackles an engaging array of questions that range from popular songs with distressing titles to historical events marked by exact times and dates.Swing’s insight into current events adds a serious yet fascinating edge as the panel navigates questions about the significance of certain times in the escalating European crisis. Levant lightens the mood by answering musical challenges, while Kieran and Adams bring their usual wit to literary references and poetic riddles. Tune in for an evening of humor, history, and a touch of musical mastery in this thought-provoking and entertaining episode of Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.