The Battle for the Airwaves and the Birth of Communications Age

By Joseph Cooper,

Published June 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT

06/29/16 - “Competition brings out the best in products and the worst in people.” So goes a quote from communications pioneer, David Sarnoff.

Tuesday’s Topical Currents, is with technology and business writer, Scott Woolley. He’s written, THE NETWORK: The Battle for the Airwaves and the Birth of Communications Age.
It’s about the rift between the RCA tycoon, Sarnoff; and the prolific inventor, Edwin Armstong.

That’s Topical Currents . . . Tuesday at 1pm.

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