New this month from the University of Nebraska Press is Radio’s Revolution: Don Hollenbeck’s CBS Views the Press by Loren Ghiglione. In U.S. Journalism history, one radio show stands above the rest in terms of historical significance. The one time pet project of Edward R. Murrow, CBS Views the Press was the go to resource for topics ranging from racism to McCarthyism, and dared to do more than just be subject of newspaper criticism. For once a radio program stepped up and did some criticizing of its own, and among other things, it the won a Peabody award.  This week Linking in Lincoln, is going to provide some interesting links to uncover one of the most pivotal moments in journalism history in this country, and who some of the players were.

1.    Who is Don Hollenbeck? Well for one thing, he was the character played by Ray Wise in the 2005 film Good Night and Good Luck. For more info,  as always, we will head to Wikipedia.com

2.    CBS has a long history of political coverage, and last night they stepped up once again. Head to CBS.com for the rewind of the election of the first African American President.

3.    The Peabody awards recognize distinguished achievement and meritorious service by broadcasters, cable, and webcasters, producing organizations, and individuals. Head to peabody.uga.edu  for a full history.

4.    McCarthyism was often the word of the day during this period in history. For a closer look at just what it’s origins are, head to pbs.org

5.    Who was Edward R. Murrow and how did he fit into this “Radio Revolution”?  Check out the museum of broadcast communications for his entire biography.

6.    Good Night and Good Luck chronicles the debate between Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joe McCarthy. Head to the Internet Movie Database for the full scoop.

7.     For the complete Murrow Speech, as given by David Strathairn in the 2005 film, Good Night and Good Luck, go to youtube.com

Ok readers, did you learn anything new? Well, you have one more chance with TWIH tomorrow. In the meantime you can find Radio’s Revolution at the University of Nebraska Press website.