On [The Divided Dial]: Fishing In The Night

This episode of Radiolab features the first episode of season two of On the Media's "The Divided Dial," a series exploring the history and impact of shortwave radio. The episode delves into the early days of shortwave, highlighting its initial promise as a tool for global connection and cooperation. It then explores how shortwave became a battleground for propaganda during World War II and the Cold War, with governments using it to spread their messages and counter opposing ideologies. The episode sets the stage for the rest of the season, which will examine the rise of right-wing extremism on shortwave and a present-day battle involving Wall Street's unexpected interest in the medium.