WETA's David Ginder interviews Ed Bradley
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Ed Bradley talks about his love for radio in a piece originally aired on WETA's "Out and About." The interview was recorded in April 2006.
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Piece Description
Ed Bradley talks about his love for radio in a piece originally aired on WETA's "Out and About." The interview was recorded in April 2006.
Broadcast History
Aired on WETA's "Out and About" on
June 10, 2006 and
June II, 2006
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Posted on November 14, 2006 at 09:56 PM | Permalink
Review of Ed Bradley's First Love
Ed Bradley's recent and untimely death make this piece all the more relevant. Bradley talks jazz music, and radio. This should be used as a drop into ATC or morning edition as a fitting tribute the late newscaster.