Dr. Lee de Forest dictates

Dr. Lee de Forest, a pioneer in radio invention, addresses the National Association of Broadcasters in New York City. He questions the current state of radio broadcasting, which he originally envisioned as a tool for cultural enrichment and education. He criticizes the modern radio content, which he feels has been degraded into trivial entertainment rather than serving its intended purpose of uplifting public intelligence.

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