With firearm violence rising in America, private investigator Tim Dimoff explains ways to avoid being wounded or killed by gunfire. Award-winning crime novelist  Richard Montanari tells Ken how to write a bone-chilling book and get it published. In addition to numerous novels, Montanari has written essays, profiles, articles, and both film and literary criticism in more than 200 publications. For more information visit http://krobcollection.com

The life and times of John Fitzgerald Kennedy have been the subject of many history books. The public got to see him up close and personal after Senator Kennedy announced his campaign for president in 1960. The Democrat appeared on Meet The Press, which aired on NBC radio and television. We have two of his appearances, the first on January 3rd, 1960, and on October 16th, 1960 just a few weeks before the general election, when he beat Republican rival Richard Nixon to win the White House. After taking office, President Kennedy appointed his brother Robert as U.S. Attorney General, who appeared on Meet the Press September 9th, 1961 to provide the administration's progress report. Both men would die from the bullets of assassins before the end of the decade.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Broadway Is My Beat, was a popular radio crime drama that ran on CBS Radio, portraying Times Square Detective Danny Clover. This 1949 episode is called the Paul Thomas Case. It's about an African-American man, who served time in prison, but after getting out and trying to make an honest start in life, finds himself in big trouble. It's one of the rare radio plays centered on African-American life in the central city. More at KRobCollection.com

Jim Garrity of AAA with a survey on how Americans feel about electric vehicles. Also Ted Rossman of Bankrate.com reveals the best ways to get the most out of your credit cards.   More at http://krobcollection.com

The Golden Gate Quartet is an African-American vocal group, that was founded in 1934 by four students at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia. Willie Johnson, William Langford, Henry Owens, and Orlandus Wilson started singing gospel and folks songs in churches and then at radio stations.  In 1937 the foursome signed their first recording  contract. They performed at Carnegie Hall, and nite clubs in New York City causing their popularity to grow. In 1940 they had a nationally syndicated radio show. In 1941, the Golden Gate Quartet became the first black musical group to sing at Constitution Hall, and performed several times at the White House. The Quartet was inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998. You're going to here 5 episodes from their national radio show which aired in 1940 and 1941.  More info at http://krobcollection.com

Babe Ruth remains one of the most famous names in baseball, but did you know the slugger also had a radio show? The Adventures of Babe Ruth first hit the airwaves on NBC Radio in 1934 one year before he retired after 22 major league seasons. We'll hear two episodes. Plus, we have Babe Ruth as a guest on the Bob Hope radio show in 1942. More at KRobCollection.com

Ken interviews Victoria Merinda and Andrea Harvey of A-Secure Life, FBI Agent Brian Smith, Mike Brickner of the ACLU, and Robotics Coach Craig Kowatch in an all technology show.  For more podcasts visit http://KrobCollection.com

They were the first presidential debates since 1960. President Gerald Ford, and Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter were in a close race for the White House, and squared off in series of three debates just weeks before the 1976 election. It was the first presidential debate in 16 years, and was only the 3rd U.S. Presidential debate held between the final two contenders. You'll hear coverage of the second Ford-Carter debate by the Mutual radio network. It was held on October 6, 1976 at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. The candidates will touch on some subjects that are relevant even today, and others that have been lost to history.  More at http://krobcollection.com

William Grant Still was a 20th century classical music superstar. The African-American composer created nearly 200 works, including five symphonies, four ballets, nine operas, over thirty choral works, plus art songs, chamber music, and works for solo instruments. Still was awarded numerous doctorates because of his accomplishments. He received little attention from mainstream radio in the U.S., but in 1949 the Voice of America conducted an interview with William Grant Still because of international interest in his work.  More at http://krobcollection.com

It's the biggest thing since the internet! Ken interviews Gerald Dache of the Government Blockchain Association. Also, a look back at the origins of television with Philo and Pem Farnsworth. Author, financial expert, and motivational speaker Cheryl Broussard explains how to start your own business.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Ghetto is a word that dates back to 1516. It's an Italian word that was used describe part of a city where Jewish people were restricted to live. Since the 20th century ghetto is used in the United States to describe impoverished African-Americans are segregated away from the general population. You're going to hear about the history of the American ghetto from the classic radio show, New World A Comin'. There are two episodes from 1944 hosted by African-American stage and screen actor Canada Lee.     More at http://krobcollection.com

It's the Music Depreciation Show...a 1944 jazz program from the Mutual Broadcasting System, that takes a few pokes at the classical music programs of the era. This episode features Illinois Jacquet, the African-American jazz tenor saxophonist recognized as performing the first R&B saxophone solo. With Herb Jeffries, a long time jazz singer-songwriter and actor, who starred in many Black cowboy movies in the 1930s. More at http://krobcollection.com

Will Hyperloop technology revolutionize the transportation industry? A conversation with Dave Packer of ABC News who says construction of a system is underway. Blood shortages continue and the Red Cross needs your help. Asteroids remain a threat to the Earth, CSU astronomer Jay Reynolds says a big one is headed this way in the 2030's.  More at http://krobcollection.com

There were a lot of singers and comedians on the air during radio's classic era. Not only that, but you had singers who told jokes, and comedians who tried to sing. For example, there's Frank Sinatra, you'll hear the singing and acting superstar on his CBS radio show in 1945, getting sighs and laughs. Comedian Jimmy Durante started on radio in the early 1920s, and had a movie career, but he would sing and play piano on his NBC radio show, you'll hear an episode from 1948. Phil Harris was a popular musician, songwriter and comedian, who teamed up with his songstress wife Alice Faye to do a radio sitcom, the Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show. We have a 1949 episode where Phil tries to break into television.  More at http://krobcollection.com

This is one of the most recent artifacts in the KRob Collection. It's Sears Radio Theater from the year 1979, near the end of radio's golden age. The episode is called the Afro-Westerner, and stars long-time movie and TV actor Brock Peters as an African man, exploring the American west. Peters first appeared on the screen as Sergeant Brown in the 1954 movie Carmen Jones. His last was in the 2002 TV movie The Locket. More at KRob Collection.com

Chronic pain patients say they are suffering because of America's War on Drugs. People hooked on tobacco and vaping can find help at 1-800-QUIT NOW. Also, the ten poorest cities in the United States.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Jazz and radio broadcasting were born right around the same time, and stuck together well into the Rock-N-Roll age. The early days of radio will filled with lots of jazz. One of the most celebrated shows was This Is Jazz, hosted by music critic Rudi Blesh. He founded Circle Records in 1946 to record new music by aging early jazz stars. You're going to hear two 1947 episodes of This is Jazz, with guest star Blue Lu Barker, one of the biggest blues vocalists in the 1930s and 40s. Making an appearance on the show is jazz fan and pioneering actor Canada Lee. The second episode features the great Sidney Bechet, one of the first important soloists in jazz. Bechet started performing in 1911, but was not fully appreciated until the 1940s.  More at http://krobcollection.com

This is one of the oldest artifacts in the KRob Collection. From the year 1924, the National Defense Test Day Radio Broadcast, direct from the War Department in Washington DC. It was carried on the AT&T Radio Network, which was America's very first national radio network (It was later sold to NBC). The show linked military leaders from coast to coast. Keep in mind that broadcasting itself had only been around for about 5 years, so this was cutting edge technology. The generals talk about World War One, and their hopes of preventing future conflicts. More at http://krobcollection.com

Victoria Merinda of HighSpeedInternet.com explains the latest online dating scams.  Couples therapist Carolyn Bushong reveals the 7 Dumbest Relationship Mistakes Smart People Make. Sleep expert Dr. Joyce Walsleben outlines how women and men can get a good night's rest.  More at http://krobcollection.com

This is an episode from a CBS Radio show show called The Free Company. It was produced by a group of writers, actors, and radio workers who came together voluntarily, to create plays about America's basic liberties. This 1941 episode is called A Start In Life. It's about the challenges and difficulties African-Americans faced in the deep south.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Horror and fantasy shows appeared on radio nearly from the very start. The first horror drama during radio's golden age was The Witch's Tale, which was aired from 1931 to 1938. It featured Old Nancy, the Witch of Salem, who introduced a different terror tale each week. You'll hear an episode from 1937. Another early horror program was Lights Out, which started in 1934 and eventually made it to television. We have an episode from 1939, as well as popular series Inner Sanctum and the Sealed Book both from 1945. Our horror fest ends with the show Quiet Please from 1947, a program that was unique because most episodes featured no more than two or three actors.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Choosing Joy author Helene Berger reveals how she was able to help her husband deal with Alzheimer's Disease. Also, Randall Rutta, president of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, and Bill Thompson of Natural Health Magazine.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Marian Anderson was one of the most popular and talented operatic singers in the 20th century. The African-American contralto overcame childhood poverty to sing with major orchestras throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965. In 1923 Anderson was the first black artist to record for RCA Victor. She became the first African-American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. In addition, Anderson worked as a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, and as a Goodwill Ambassador for the U.S. State Department. She participated in the civil rights movement in the 1960s, and was awarded the first Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1963. Anderson also received the Congressional Gold Medal in 1977, the Kennedy Center Honors in 1978, the National Medal of Arts in 1986, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991. You will hear Marion Anderson perform on the Magic Key of RCA radio show on NBC in 1936. Her legendary 1939 performance before an integrated audience of 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. that racists tried to block. Then finally a 1959 interview with Jeanne Hamm on WWVA Radio.   More at http://krobcollection.com

From December 29th, 1957, It's the NFL Championship game between the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions as broadcast by NBC Radio. Both teams battled in 3 previous championship games, in 1952, 1953, and 1954. In this contest, the Browns were favored by 3 points. 12 people in the game made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame including, John Henry Johnson, Bobby Layne, Lou Groza, Jim Brown, and Coach Paul Brown. More at http://krobcollection.com

Ken interviews John Dudas co-owner of C&J Comic Book Store, Josh Blaylock owner of Devil's Due Comics, and America's Therapist Elizabeth Scrivner.  More at http://krobcollection.com

It is often called the Forgotten Conflict. The Korean War was started by North Korea in 1950, assisted by Russia and China. They attacked South Korea backed by the United States and other allies. The fighting stopped 1953. Approximately 3 million people died in the Korean War, the majority were civilians. The United States suffered 54,248 deaths. We have a report on the war by the CBS Radio news program Hear It Now, from the week of December 29th, 1950. This was one of the first news programs to use tape-recorded audio to capture the sound of newsmakers and major events. Then from 1953, we have one of the few Korean War radio dramas from a show called Proudly We Hail about the mission to capture a Russian fighter jet.  More info at http://krobcollection.com

On January 4th, 1963, a ceremony was held marking the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. The Proclamation changed the legal status of more than 3.5 million enslaved African-Americans in the Confederate states, giving them freedom if they could escape rebel control. We'll hear this 100th anniversary celebration, as covered by VOA Radio. More at http://krobcollection.com

Ken interviews author and journalist Neil Chethik about how men can cope when they lose their fathers.  Also, Serge Prengel, author of the book, Still A Dad - the Divorced Father's Promise. Plus, Al Grimes of the Fatherhood Initiative explains how all men can become better dads.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Jack Webb was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, who is most famous for his role as Sgt. Joe Friday in the TV police series Dragnet. But Webb was also a crusader in the fight for civil rights. After serving in World War Two, Webb worked in radio, and in 1946 had his own comedy show on ABC. That same year he was host of a one-man program called, One Out of Seven on ABC's KGO Radio in San Francisco. Jack Webb would dramatized a news story from the previous week, performing in as many as seven voices. As you will hear, Webb used his voices to attack racial prejudice.  For more visit http://krobcollection.com

We highlight the life of African-American actor, singer, and activist Paul Robeson, was one of the driving forces in the civil rights movement starting in the early 20th century. Educated at Rutgers College and Columbia University, Robeson was a star football player, was named an All-American twice, and was inducted into the College football Hall of Fame.  He graduated with a law degree while playing in the NFL for the Akron Ohio Pros. After his football career ended, Robeson became a recording sensation releasing over 276 records, singing mostly gospel and folk songs. Acting in New York and London he became a global celebrity. Robeson was also a movie star appearing in 15 films, the first was in 1925. Using his skills as an attorney, Robeson was an international advocate for human rights, fighting racial discrimination world wide. Due to his activism, conservative politicians branded Robeson as a dangerous radical. You will hear Paul Robeson perform on NBC's Rudy Vallee Show in 1933 during the height of his popularity. Plus, Robeson hosting a radio program on New York station WQXR in 1940 supporting the anti-fascist movement in Spain. Lastly, Robeson being interviewed on Pacifica Network radio station KPFA in San Francisco back in 1958.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Former inmate Richard Swiger, who was sentenced to life behind bars, is now changing lives as a field operations manager for Prison Fellowship. Sue McConnell of the Better Business Bureau talks about scams aimed at college students. Author Douglas Rushkoff explains how marketers are targeting consumers.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Golden age radio was filled with situation comedies, detective shows, and variety programs, but there were also a few legal dramas on the air. Fictional attorney Perry Mason based on the novels of Erle Stanley Gardner, and first appeared on CBS Radio in 1943 as a soap opera before becoming a popular TV show in 1957. We have a Perry Mason series from 1949. Mr District Attorney was a radio drama which aired from 1939 to 1952. The series focused on a crusading county prosecutor. You'll hear an episode from 1942. And finally, there was a unique NBC show in 1954 called Case Dismissed. It focused on how fragile liberty and justice can be, and the battle to preserve our legal rights. In it, we'll learn a lesson about the responsibility of eye witnesses. http://krobcollection.com

From the year 1965, we're going to hear two shows from the ABC Radio series, Theater 5. The first episode is entitled Incident On US 1, a crime drama with a twist. It stars celebrated African-American actor James Earl Jones, who would go on to win three Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award. The second episode is called A Bad Days Work, starring six-time Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Allen Alda as a cop who kills a young black suspect.  More at http://krobcollection.com

UFO sightings are rising, robocalls are on the increase, students are leaving college without character, and why do religious people do what they do? Ken's guests are Ryan Burrow of ABC News, Matt Zajechowski of Digital Third Coast, retired Major General Josiah Bunting III, and author & scientist Charles Panati.  For details visit http://krobcollection.com

Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in 1925. He was an African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist and a prominent figure during the civil rights movement. As spokesman for the Nation of Islam until 1964, he was a vocal advocate for black empowerment. Malcolm was not an advocate of non-violence, especially when blacks were being physically abused, beaten, and killed by racists. He also felt it would be best for the races to remain segregated. But after a pilgrimage to Mecca, he renounced those views and broke ties with the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965, as he prepared to give a speech in a Manhattan ballroom. Two of the men convicted in the killing later cut all ties with the Nation of Islam. We have two interviews with Malcolm X On WMCA's Barry Gray Show in 1960, and on WNYC with Eleanor Fischer in 1961.  http://krobcollection.com

From the year 1941, it's Forecast, a CBS Radio show that presented new or experimental programs the network was hoping would catch on with the public or sponsors. This edition had an all African-American cast, with two half hour segments. The first is Tree of Hope, broadcast from New York, the second is Jubilee broadcast from Hollywood. Forecast stars singer-actress Ethel Waters, bandleader/composer Duke Ellington, movie actor Herb Jeffries, Wonderful Smith, and many others.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Ken interviews CSU research astronomer Jay Reynolds about some of astrophysics biggest celestial achievements.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Comic strips first began appearing in newspapers during the late 1800s. In most of the 20th century there were at least 200 different comic strips and cartoon panels appearing in American newspapers every day. Many cartoon characters were adapted for radio, and a few remain popular. Blondie was created in 1930 by cartoonist Chic Young. In 1939 the Blondie Show appeared on radio and lasted until 1950. We'll hear an episode from 1940. Beetle Bailey and other characters were featured on the Comic Weekly Man Show. From 1947 to 1954 Lon Clark would read comics from the newspapers and perform all the male voices. We'll hear an episode from 1953. Archie Andrews was created by John Goldwater, Bob Montana, and Vic Bloom in 1941. Archie first appeared on radio in 1943. We have an episode from 1946, Archie was on radio through 1953.  http://krobcollection.com

From 1939 this is an episode from one of the longest running series during the golden age of radio. Over a 20 year span, Lux Radio Theater adapted Broadway plays and films for broadcast. Putting countless Hollywood stars on the air. The one we're going to hear is a recreation of the movie Bullets or Ballots, starring film legends, Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Ken examines breaking technology aimed at helping burn victims quickly recover with less pain. Also, how to receive medical assistance at Community Health Centers, new methods of providing treatment to ill and injured athletes, and advice for new boaters.  For details visit http://krobcollection.com

The Music of H the Great, one of the most prolific and talented creators of intelligent, ambient techno and more. Copyright © 2022 by HBeatz330, All Rights Reserved.  More at http://krobcollection.com

This podcast is about Billie Holiday, one of the most popular singers of the jazz age. Lady Day was born born Eleanora Fagan in 1915. While  surviving a difficult childhood she developed a unique vocal style, improvisational skills, and pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Holiday won a recording contract in 1935 and immediately produced her first big hit. "What a Little Moonlight Can Do", became an instant jazz standard. Billie Holiday remained a very popular recording artist and concert performer through the 1940s and '50s. She died of cirrhosis in 1959, at the young age of 44. Holiday won four Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. You're going to hear Lady Day help teach a course in music history on New World A Coming in 1944. She performs on the popular Arthur Godfrey Show on CBS Radio in 1947 which also features the Mariners, one of the first popular integrated singing quartets. You'll also hear Billie Holiday interviewed on CBC Radio in 1951, and she performs live at Storyville in Boston on WMEX Radio in 1953.  http://krobcollection.com

The Music of H the Great, one of the most prolific and talented creators of intelligent, ambient techno and more. Copyright © 2022 by HBeatz330, All Rights Reserved.  More at http://krobcollection.com

It's the story of Harriet Tubman, the African-American abolitionist and political activist. Born into slavery, Tubman not only escaped but  scores of fellow captives, including family and friends,  through the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, she served as an armed scout and spy for the Union Army. In her later years, Tubman was an activist for women's suffrage.  More at http://krobcollection.com

Before there was National Public Radio, All Things Considered, and Morning Edition, there was NBC Monitor, a weekend-long radio program, broadcast live and nationwide. It was an attempt compete with television which was stealing radio's audience. Monitor featured a mix of news, sports, comedy, variety, music, celebrity interviews and features. Monitor first went on the air June 12th, 1955. You will hear a segment from June 26th, 1955. Monitor ended its run in January of 1975, as many radio stations were using local DJ's and personalities instead of national network programing. In 1971 the NPR flagship program All Things Considered went on the air, using elements of the Monitor format.  Details at http://krobcollection.com

Ken explores the continuing decline in cancer deaths, and the possibility of fighting the disease with macrobiotic therapy. Also, people are exploring new options for burials. Guests are Dr. Stanton Gerson of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, author and cancer survivor Mina Dobic, Darcy Downey of Prevent Blindness America, and Morgen Henderson of Choice Mutual Insurance.  More at http://krobcollection.com

This is NBC Radio and it's Blue Network coverage of the 1944 Democratic National Convention. World War Two was at it's peak, and Democrats met in Chicago to renominate President Franklin Roosevelt for a 4th term in office, even though there were many rumors that FDR was in very poor health. (He died a few months after the election) Meanwhile, the party establishment pulled Vice President Henry Wallace off the ticket and replaced him with Senator Harry Truman, much to the outrage of the attendees. More at http://krobcollection.com

Just like jazz, country music was on radio from the very start. One of the earliest country music programs to be broadcast was the Grand Ole Opry, which also produced the first African-American country music star. DeFord Bailey was known as a harmonica wizard, and began appearing on radio in 1925. In 1927, Bailey had the first of a series of hit records, beginning with his trademark song, "Pan American Blues". Bailey was so popular, he became the first black artist to become a regular member of the Grand Ole Opry. He was a part of the cast until 1941, and was inducted Country Music Hall of Fame. You will hear DeFord Bailey perform on a 1940 Opry broadcast. You will also hear the second African-American to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Charlie Pride had 30 number one country hits during his long career, and he will play a few on the radio show "Here's to Veterans". You will hear Hootenanny, a 1947 show from CBS Radio featuring Country and folk superstars Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, plus African-American legends Brownie McGee, Sonny Terry, Sidney Bechet, and the Coleman Brothers. We also honor Linda Martell. The South Carolina native  was the first commercially successful black female country artist, and the first African-American woman to play the Grand Ole Opry in 1970, and went on to make 11 more appearances there. Linda Martell's first hit was Color Him Father, released in 1969. Our podcast will wrap up with Dude Martin's Radio Rancho from 1947.  For details visit http://krobcollection.com