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Episode 9

Richard Schiff (The West Wing) reads Roth's chilling vision of an alternative 1940s America. Democratic candidate Walter Winchell has been shot dead during a public meeting.

Richard Schiff (The West Wing) reads Roth's chilling vision of an alternative American history. Charles Lindberg becomes President in 1940, ushering in a new wave of anti-Semitism. And now Democratic candidate Walter Winchell has been shot dead while addressing a public meeting in Kentucky.

Produced by Mair Bosworth and Fay Lomas for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio
Abridged by Sara Davies
Sound by Ilse Lademann
Assistant producer Alice McKee

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14 minutes

On radio

Thu 2 Oct 2025 22:45

Broadcast

  • Thu 2 Oct 2025 22:45