043- The War of the Worlds (Orson Welles' Mercury Theater) w/Michael Socolow

We conclude our October H.G. Wells-athon with the one, infamous, iconic War of the Worlds broadcast. We are joined by Michael Socolow, Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism at the University of Maine for a quick discussion on the "panic" myth before breaking down the episode itself. 

Read the article in question here: https://slate.com/culture/2013/10/orson-welles-war-of-the-worlds-panic-myth-the-infamous-radio-broadcast-did-not-cause-a-nationwide-hysteria.html