The Radio Tower is a podcast dedicated to exploring all aspects of Long Island’s radio and television past. You’ll hear from former DJs, station owners, engineers, researchers, and more.
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Episode 29: Chris Verga and the Long Island Home Front
Long Island historian Chris Verga’s latest book looks at Nassau and Suffolk counties during some of the most pivotal years of the 20th century: World War II. On today’s episode, we talk to Chris about life during that time and the role Long Island played in the war effort. You’ll hear about Grumman, Republic, and…