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Al Smith, FDR, and the Progressive Movement

March 12, 2019 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

a new york minute in history podcastOn the most recent episode of the podcast A New York Minute In History, co-hosts Devin Lander and Don Wildman examine how two New Yorkers – Al Smith and Franklin Delano Roosevelt – influenced the Progressive Era of the early 20th Century.  The episode also explores how the administrations of Smith and Roosevelt shaped modern day politics and the role of government.

You can listen to the podcast here.

The producers would like to thank Dr. Terry Golway, author of Frank and Al: FDR, Al Smith and the Unlikely Alliance That Created the Modern Democratic Party, and Dr. Robert Chiles, author of The Revolution of ’28: Al Smith, American Progressivism and the Coming of the New Deal, for all of their help with this episode. Also, the WNYC Archive Collections and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum for some of the audio clips heard in this episode.

Music used in Episode 4 of A New York Minute In History includes “When The Boys Come Home” composed by Oley Speaks and “The Sidewalks of New York” composed by Charles B. Lawlor with lyrics by James W. Blake.

A New York Minute In History is a podcast about the history of New York and the unique tales of New Yorkers. It is hosted by Devin Lander, the New York State Historian, and Don Wildman. Jim Levulis is the producer. A New York Minute In History is a production of the New York State Museum, WAMC Northeast Public Radio and Archivist Media.

You are seeing this podcast announcement courtesy of The New York History Blog. For a full list of this week’s podcasts click HERE.  And while you’re here – we rely on small contributions from readers like you to publish news and information about history in New York York State.  Make a contribution now at our fundraising page at https://rally.org/f/5QOqoCY4K4U or send a check to: New York History Blog, 7269 State Route 9, Chestertown, NY 12817.

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