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Discussing the electrical inspectors scandal with the author-journalist Mike Royko

BROADCAST: Nov. 9, 1979 | DURATION: 00:32:44

Synopsis

Studs and Mike Royko read from transcripts of FBI recordings of city inspectors convicted of bribery.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 9, 1979

Duration
32 minutes, 44 seconds

Topics

Chicago Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists Columnists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Royko, Mike, 1932-1997 Authors, American Journalists Scandals Audiotapes Radio programs

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