From Radio Diaries: Orson Welles and the Blind Soldier

From Radio Diaries: Orson Welles and the Blind Soldier

Author: The HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket Studios March 12, 2026 Duration: 11:05
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Why did Orson Welles take on a murder mystery? Listen for yourself. This week, we're sharing a special preview of Orson Welles and the Blind Soldier from the podcast Radio Diaries. In this series, we learn how Welles used his platform to shed light on a crime in a small, southern town. A crime that became a spark for the budding Civil Rights movement. For more, visit radiodiaries.org To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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