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KDKA Radio: The March To 100 Begins - With Guest Larry Richert

KDKA Radio: The March To 100 Begins - With Guest Larry Richert

The Pittsburgh Oddcast
18 min
7 Nov 19
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KDKA Radio: The March To 100 The Saga of KDKA and the Birth of Radio – Part 1 In this first episode of what will be an ongoing saga leading up to the 100th Anniversary of KDKA Radio on November 2, 1010, KDKA Radio’s Morning News host for 18 years & a 31-year long KDKA veteran, Larry Richert joins us to discuss the early origins of Radio in Pittsburgh. From tales of how Westinghouse was involved early on to the invention of “Radio Telegraphy” in 1899. We also discuss the importance of radio within history and its status in the culture of the “internet-age”. Pittsburgh, it truly is someplace special. #ThatsItFortPitt See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices