A weekly half-hour program featuring interviews with significant men and women from a variety of fields: officeholders and activists, economists, labor leaders, writers and artists.
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Are you ready for a mystery? Get ready to unleash your inner sleuth. Every day Monday-Saturday, we feature a different detective audio drama from the Golden Age of Radio. Our current mystery-solving line-up of radio detectives includes The Adventures of the Falcon, Bulldog Drummond, Dangerous Assignment, Mr. Chameleon, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Dragnet. Whether you want to listen to a mystery before going to sleep or enjoy some drama while driving, or just feel nostalgia for old-school ...
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Denise Maybank and Alan Yu: New Yorkers for Children
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At 18 young people age out of foster care, many without additional support. New Yorkers for Children focuses on those 18-26, guiding to a better life. Denise Maybank, Alan Yu and CUNY play important roles, education, financial support - to a better life.
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Today's Mystery:Joe Friday and Ben Romero search for a driver who committed a hit-and-run. Original Radio Broadcast Date:April 20, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shawn, Pat…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Mad Hatter Matter (EP4405)
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Today's Mystery:Johnny is called in to investigate the disappearance of a young, beautiful model married to a much older, retired corporate tycoon. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 27, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Parley Baer; G. Stanley Jones; Charlotte Lawrence, Forrest Lewis; Stacy Harris; Russell …
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Mr. Chameleon: The Case of Murder and the Scar-Faced Man (EP4404)
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Today's Mystery:Mr. Chameleon sets out to solve the murder of a scar-faced criminal. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 27, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Christine, Patreon Supporter since November 2018 Sup…
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Dangerous Assignment: The Hired Assassin (EP4403)
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Today's Mystery:In Havana, Steve hunts for an international assassin whose latest victim is an American agent who had clues to the assassin's whereabouts. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 27, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Paul Dubov; Betty Lou Gerson; Tony Barrett; H…
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Bulldog Drummond: Blind Man's Bluff (EP4402)
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Today's Mystery:Bulldog Drummond investigates a series of murders of blind men situated outside government buildings. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 14, 1942 Originating in New York Starring: Santos Ortega as Bulldog Drummond; Luis van Rooten as Denny Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the…
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The Falcon: The Case of the Bellicose Boxer (EP4401)
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Today's Mystery:A boxer, who won the championship after doublecrossing multiple people, is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 28, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines; Ralph Bell Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day…
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Lux Radio Theater: Thunder on the Hill (EP4400s)
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Today's Mystery:A nun becomes convinced that a condemned woman stranded at her Norfolk convent in the midst of torrential rains is innocent. Can the nun save her before her looming execution? Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 9, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Claudette Colbert as Sister Mary; Barbara Rush as Valerie Carns; Norma Vard…
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Today's Mystery:Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner Ben Romero are on the trail of a vicious gang of robbers targeting military officers. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 13, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.g…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Blooming Blossom Matter (EP4399)
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Today's Mystery: When a precious emerald known as the Green Eye of Calcutta vanishes, along with its owner Albert W. Winkler, Johnny is plunged into the bizarre home of Wilbert Kenworthy Blossom. As he navigates through the cluttered abode filled with treasures and trash, can Johnny recover the priceless gem and bring a killer to justice? Original …
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Mr. Chameleon: The Bought and Paid For Murder Case (EP4398)
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Today's Mystery: A wealthy fifty-nine year-old woman, married to a man twenty-five years her junior, is poisoned. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 20, 1949 Originating from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ronnie, Patreon Support…
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Dangerous Assignment: Stolen Computer Blueprints (EP4397)
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Today's Mystery: From the bustling streets of Oslo to the shadowy corners of Hamburg, Mitchell races against time to intercept a stolen set of top-secret blueprints before they fall into the wrong hands. Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 20, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, B…
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Today's Mystery: Bulldog Drummond takes on a gang of hijackers who are robbing trucks. Audition Date: September 28, 1941 Today’s program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection. Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon…
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The Falcon: The Case of the Substitute Target (EP4395)
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Today's Mystery:To protect the girlfriend of a man murdered by the mob, the Falcon sets himself up as a target. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 21, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton at Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.ne Patreon Supporter of the Day: Leslie, Patre…
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Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigate the flood of filthy books into Los Angeles high schools. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 6, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Stacy Harris; Harry Morgan Support the show monthly at https://patreon.g…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Desalles Matter (EP4393)
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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes out west when an insurance agent is suspicious of a $100,000 death claim that another investigator was assigned to look into. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Original Air Date: January 13, 1957 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Harry Bartell; John Stephenson; Will Wright; Ja…
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Mr. Chameleon: The Hasty Marriage Murder Case (EP4392)
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Today's Mystery:A young wealthy man who just married a woman after a two-week romance is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 13, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Tacy, Patreon Supporter Since October 2023 Supp…
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Dangerous Assignment: The Jade Dagger (EP4391)
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Today's Mystery: Sent to Cairo on a mission to clear the United States' name, Steve must navigate a treacherous path of false accusations and political machinations. From the bustling bazaars to the shadowy backstreets, join Steve as he unravels a conspiracy that could sabotage vital international talks. Tune in for a tale of espionage where asking…
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Today's Mystery: A woman is found murdered on a Ferris wheel. Original Radio Broadcast Date: Around New Years Day in the mid-1950s Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Originating in New York Starring: Wynn Wright as Lt. John Douglas; Dan Ocko as Sergeant Allen; George Tanner; Sam Gray Support the show on a one-time basis at http…
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The Falcon: The Case of the Happy Hoodlum (EP4389)
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Today's Mystery:Sergeant Corbett wants The Falcon to find out why a man made an insane attempt to rob an express company with a gun that couldn't fire. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 14, 1951 Originating from New YorkStarred: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.…
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Old Time Radio Con Games Special (EP4388s)
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Today, I'm joined by Jim Grinstead of the Scams and Cons Podcast as we delve into two scam-related old time radio podcasts. Today's 1st Mystery:First up, there's no such thing as easy money. That's a lesson a rich young man learns as he's forced to lure his friends into the clutches of a big-time gambler to square his own debts. Can magician-turned…
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Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part Two (EP4388)
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Today's Mystery:When a notorious mobster is gunned down, sparking fears of a gang war, Joe Friday and Ben Romero race against time to find the killers. Smoke screens, false leads, and a mysterious woman are at the center of it all. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 30, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; B…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Ellen Dear Matter (EP4387)
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Today's Mystery:Set sail on a treacherous journey with Johnny Dollar, the man with the action-packed expense account, as he embarks on a mission to safeguard a fortune in jewels. The sleek motor cruiser Ellen Dear carries a cargo worth over $300,000, but disaster strikes when the yacht sinks in deep waters. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 6,…
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Mr. Chameleon: The Ailing Wife Murder Case (EP4386)
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Today's Mystery:Are you ready to crack the case with Mister Chameleon? In this week's suspenseful episode, a seemingly devoted husband is found dead, and the suspects are closer to home than you'd think. With a failed business, an ailing wife, and a love affair that could be the motive for murder, it's up to Mister Chameleon to untangle the web of …
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Dangerous Assignment: Smuggling to the Iron Curtain (EP4385)
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Today's Mystery:Join government agent Steve Mitchell on a pulse-pounding journey through Europe's underbelly in 'Dangerous Assignment.' When strategic materials start vanishing, Mitchell's quest leads him to the heart of Italy, where trust is a luxury and danger lurks in every shadow. From suspicious textile mills to clandestine meetings in dimly l…
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Squad Room: Old Woman Found Shot (EP4384)
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Today's Mystery: A late-night distress call from a professional building sends Detectives Scanlon and Grady into the depths of a crime that defies expectations. Amidst the echo of multiple shots fired, they find themselves piecing together the fragments of a life lived in the shadows. An old woman's untimely death in an empty office, a janitor with…
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The Falcon: The Case of the Invisible Thug (EP4383)
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Today's Mystery:The Falcon is hired by a man who killed his ex-girlfriend's husband who hopes to dupe Mike into pinning the murder on his ex. Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 7, 1951 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Maurice Tarplin Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-ti…
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Dragnet: The Big Gangster, Part One (EP4382)
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Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero have to find out who is trying to kill a major gang kingpin before they succeed and start a gang war. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 23, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Squared Circle Matter (EP4381)
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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Joplin, Missouri to investigate an insurance agent's suspicious about an insured boxer. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 30, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Harry Bartell; Herb Ellis; Vic Perrin; Jack Kruschen; Les Tremayne; Lawrence Dobkin When making your travel plans, re…
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Mr. Chameleon: The Case of the Conceited Murderer (EP4380)
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Today's Mystery:A famous photographer is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 29, 1949 Originated from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. Mail a donat…
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Dangerous Assignment: Strategic Base Sabotaged (EP4379)
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Today's Mystery:Steve goes to New Guinea in search of a dock worker who is suspected of sabotaging the construction of a joint U.S.-Australia-New Zealand strategic base. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 29, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Ben Wright; Betty Lou Gerson…
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Squad Room: Mother of Two Murdered (EP4378)
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Today's Mystery:Scanlon and Webster are called in to investigate when a woman is found dead in a dirty manufacturing loft. Original Radio Broadcast Date: 1953 or 1954 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Originating in New York Patreon Supporter of the Day: Peter, Patreon Supporter since March 2023 Starring: Bill Zuckert as RJ Sc…
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The Falcon: The Case of the Baby Brother (EP4377)
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Today's Mystery:The elder brother of a man who committed suicide wants Waring to find the woman he believes drove his brother down a dark path so that he can get rid of her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 17, 1950 Originating from New YorkStarring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Mandel Kramer, Maurice Tarplin Supp…
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Today's Mystery: Friday and Romero get a tip on four young fugitive gunmen from San Francisco. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 16, 1950 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Harry Bartell Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon …
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Rasmussen Matter (EP4375)
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Today's Mystery: Johnny searches Los Angeles for the widow of an insured man who died in Malaya, and whose father-in-law desperately wants to meet her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 16, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Jeanne Tatum; Eric Snowden; Roy Glenn; Will Wright; Frank Nelson; Ja…
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Mr. Chameleon: The Bizarre Motive Murder Case (EP4374)
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Today's Mystery:The fiancée of a classical musician is murdered at one of his concerts. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 22, 1949 Originated from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Frank, Patreon Supporter since January 2021 Support the sho…
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Dangerous Assignment: A Trap in Freedom House (EP4373)
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Today's Mystery:Steve goes to London to investigate an apparent traitor at an organization that's supposed to help refugees from behind the Iron Curtain, but is instead getting them sent back. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 22, 1953 Originating in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Jan A…
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Today's Mystery:Nick and Nora are hoping for romance under a full moon. Instead, they stumble across a dead man being buried in the middle of the street. Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 25, 1945 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Luce, Patreon Supporter Since April 2021 Originating in New Y…
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The Falcon: The Case of the Raw Deal (EP4371)
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Today's Mystery:Mike Waring is hired by a group of businessmen who were robbed of $65,000 in cash at a high stakes poker game. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 10, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as the Falcon; Ken Paxton as Sergeant Corbett; Larry Haines Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supp…
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Today's Mystery: A parole officer asks Friday and Romero to look into the apparent disappearance of a woman who had a convicted murderess paroled to her. Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 9, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Herb Butterfield; Jack Kruschen; Don Di…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Burning Carr Matter (EP4369)
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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to Sarasota to investigate a series of fires at lumber yards, and finds himself investigating a murder. Original Radio Broadcast Dates: December 9, 1956 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Parley Baer; Vic Perrin; Bob Bruce; Harry Bartell; Vivi Janiss; Tony Barrett; Junius Mat…
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Mr. Chameleon: The Rooftop Murder Case (EP4368)
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Today's Mystery:A woman is pushed off the roof of an eighteen-story building. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 15, 1949 Originated from New York City Starring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Information from Kootenai County on Clark House Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Maggi, Patreon Suppo…
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J. Lester Feder: Campaign Aainst Ukraine’s LGBTQ Community
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To advance his war against Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has politicized and weaponized homophobia using harassment, humiliation, sexual violence against gay POWs. Journalist J. Lester Feder writes about these abuses and severe campaigns against the LGBTQ community and civil society.
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Dangerous Assignment: Find Lenny Fenway (EP4367)
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Today's Mystery: Steve travels to Tibet to rescue an American pilot who provides the key to a critical mission to re-supply Chinese nationalists. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 15, 1953 Originatimg in Hollywood Starring: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell; Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner; Frank Gerstle; Paul Dubov; Sidney Miller; Stacy Harr…
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Ellery Queen: The Green Gorillas (EP4366)
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Today's Mystery: Ellery Queen teams up with a teenage boy to infiltrate a street gang. Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 12, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netOriginating in New York Patreon Supporter of the Day:Jan, Patreon Supporter Since December 2019 Starring: Lawrence Dobkin, Charlotte Keane, Bill Smith, and Ed …
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The Falcon: The Case of the Harried Husband (EP4365)
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Today's Mystery:A gigolo who is trying to scam and doublecross various people is murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 3, 1950 Originating from New York Starring: Les Damon as The Falcon; Ken Paxtor as Sergeant Corbett; Jackson Beck Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Julie, Patreon Supp…
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Today's Mystery:Friday and Romero investigate the murder of a police officer in his home.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 2, 1950 Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben Romero; Stacy Harris; Jack Kruschen; Herb Butterfield Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Pa…
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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Royal Street Matter (EP4363)
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Today's Mystery:Johnny goes to New Orleans to investigate why the owner of an insured, burnt-out antique shop hasn't filed a claim, and has expressed no interest in doing so .Original Radio Broadcast Dates: November 25, 1956 Originating from Hollywood Starring: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar; Virginia Gregg; Forrest Lewis, Lou Merrill; Lawrence Dobkin…
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Mr. Chameleon: The Organ Grinder Murder Case (EP4362)
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Today's Mystery:A young man is shot to death after trying to quit stealing jewelry. Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 8, 1949 Originating from New York CityStarring: Karl Swenson as Mister Chameleon Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Patreon Supporter of the Day: Lisa, Patreon Supporter since July 2015 Support the show on a o…
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Dangerous Assignment: Boy Is Used as Courier (EP4361)
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Today's Mystery: Steve is hired as tutor to a French boy with a near photographic memory whose father believes his current tutor is using to smuggle top secret information. Original Radio Broadcast Date: April 8, 1953 Originated in HollywoodStars: Brian Donlevy as Steve Mitchell, Herb Butterfield as the Commissioner, Jeanne Bates, Paul Frees, Larry…
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