Playback
Summary: What were you doing 25 years ago? Immerse yourself in the sounds of the past and reacquaint yourself with history. Join host Kerry Thompson on Playback, a monthly podcast bringing a fresh perspective to classic stories from the vault.
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This month on Playback we get a handle on the saga now known as the Iran-Contra scandal, a story that broke twenty five years ago in November 1986. We also hear from writer Robert Stone on life in the super-stoned super-city that was New York in the 80s. We also feature a chat with funny lady Carol Burnett, and a remembrance of the late great actor Cary Grant.
This month on Playback we creep back 25 years through the NPR archives to October 1986. We hear from filmmaker John Waters on the golden era of trash, and remember the spooky stories of radio dramatist Arch Oboler. Also: the anniversary of Beryl Markham’s historic transatlantic flight and a scary Halloween story from Mike Waters.
This month on Playback we say yes to August and September of 1986 – and reconsider the meaning of “Just Say No” – Ronald Reagan’s anti-drug campaign. We also visit with three very entertaining personalities: comedian Dave Barry, film maker Spike Lee and singer-songwriter Paul Simon.
This month on NPR Playback, we look back 25 years into the archives to July 1986. It's summertime which means young Will Larson reads his letters home from summer camp; a crazy story about sheep; and an interview with a young Kevin Costner and much more.
This month on NPR Playback, we look back 25 years into the archives to July 1986. It's summertime which means young Will Larson reads his letters home from summer camp; a crazy story about sheep; and an interview with a young Kevin Costner and much more.
