Can you imagine a world without soap operas, Good Morning America, or even country music on the radio? Radio historian Steve Darnall explores Chicago’s pioneering role in shaping broadcast history and. highlights the city’s innovations, including the birth of soap operas, juvenile adventure serials, and early country programming. Featuring voices like Studs Terkel and Don McNeill’s Breakfast Club, along with other local talents who became national stars, Steve reveals how Chicago helped define the golden age of radio.