In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous 1938 radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," which sent shockwaves through the airwaves and sparked widespread hysteria. Join them as they revisit Orson Welles' fateful broadcast and examine how the blend of realism and terror led many listeners to believe they were experiencing a genuine Martian invasion! 

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Let's Get Civical

Lizzie Stewart & Arden Walentowski

War of the Worlds - Talk About a Radio DRAMA!

OCT 30, 202434 MIN
Let's Get Civical

War of the Worlds - Talk About a Radio DRAMA!

OCT 30, 202434 MIN

Description

In this week’s episode, Lizzie and Arden examine the infamous 1938 radio adaptation of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," which sent shockwaves through the airwaves and sparked widespread hysteria. Join them as they revisit Orson Welles' fateful broadcast and examine how the blend of realism and terror led many listeners to believe they were experiencing a genuine Martian invasion! 


Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @letsgetcivical, @lizzie_the_rock_stewart, and @ardenjulianna. Or visit us at letsgetcivical.com for all the exciting updates!

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