Notes that radio played an important role in public education in two science-related areas - agriculture and public health. "These are (not uncoincidentally) areas in which government agencies and communities of experts took an early, active interest." Cites weather reports as early as 1921 (University of Wisconsin station) and regular farm market reports in 1922.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 194 Document Number: C35768
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Contains 10 program segments by Lee Kline, long-time farm broadcaster at WHO Radio, Des Moines, Iowa. Among the topics: Tom Sutherland, hostage; Perry popcorn lady; Dan Hunter, "Fifteen dollar beans;" Michael Cotter, "The killdeer;" Riding in a glider; Dave Williamson "Farming at my feet;" Finding the "Bertrand;" Fred Waring at What Cheer, Iowa; Mother's diary - 1920; Dad's poem. Total program length: 70 minutes.