What connects the fall of the Berlin Wall, a red poppy, the pope’s cathedral, and a mysterious stranger on a deserted highway?
Quite a lot, as it turns out.
Good morning from The Little Station on Commercial Street! In this Monday, November 9 edition of Daybreak, Chesterton Radio takes you on a journey through history, faith, remembrance, and the golden age of radio.
Today on Daybreak:
The Night the Wall Came Down: Thirty-seven years ago today, the Berlin Wall opened, changing the course of history. We revisit the extraordinary events of November 9, 1989, and reflect on a date that also carries the terrible memory of Kristallnacht.
The Poppy and the Silence: Across Britain, Remembrance Sunday honors those who served and sacrificed. We explore the traditions of the Cenotaph, the red poppy, and the two-minute silence as America prepares for Veterans Day.
The Pope’s Cathedral — But Not St. Peter’s: On the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran, we discover why this ancient Roman basilica holds a distinction that surprises many Catholics.
The Listening Room — Orson Welles and The Hitch-Hiker: A lonely American highway. A mysterious figure who keeps appearing. And a motorist who cannot escape him. We revisit Lucille Fletcher’s unforgettable radio thriller, performed by Orson Welles for the Mercury Summer Theatre in 1946. Featuring Bernard Herrmann’s haunting music, it’s a masterclass in suspense. No spoilers — you’ll want to hear this one for yourself.
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