In this special program from Radiolab, we take a deep dive into one of the most controversial moments in broadcasting history – Orson Welles’ 1938 radio play about Martians invading New Jersey. And we ask: Why did it fool people then? And why has it continued to fool people since?
Visit the VPR Holiday Page to view the full schedule of Holiday Programming on VPR & VPR Classical, including favorites such as "Favor Johnson", Counterpoint Christmas, and Handel’s "Messiah".
A Season’s Griot celebrates Kwanzaa with traditional African-American songs and stories for and about children. Hosted by Madafo Lloyd Wilson, this hour-long program presents original works of poetry, music and prose.