A. Brad Schwartz
Writer and historian. Author of 'Broadcast Hysteria: Orson Welles's War of the Worlds and the Art of Fake News'.
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Jan 25, 2026 • 59min
Al Capone, roi des gangsters 2/5 : Premiers pas dans le crime
Wayne Johnson, ancien chef de la lutte contre le crime organisé à Chicago. Lawrence Berguin, historien spécialiste de l’enfance immigrée de Capone. Brad Schwartz, biographe racontant la jeunesse et les premières alliances. Ils retracent l’enfance à Brooklyn, les premières influences criminelles, le rôle de Frankie Yale et John Torrio, puis l’arrivée à Chicago et l’opportunité créée par la Prohibition.
Jul 22, 2025 • 41min
War of the Worlds: Orson Welles' Alien Invasion Hoax
Join A. Brad Schwartz, a writer and historian known for his book on Orson Welles, as he delves into the 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast. He uncovers the reality behind the panic, revealing that only a small fraction of listeners were truly alarmed by the staged alien invasion. Schwartz discusses the powerful role of media in shaping public perception and fear, and how the broadcast remains a watershed moment in media history. Expect insights on the intertwining of fiction and societal anxieties, and a reflection on today's misinformation landscape.
