Big Town

Parole Board Expose

English · Drama, Radio

Big Town follows newspaper editor Steve Wilson and reporter Lorelei Kilbourne as they pursue stories in the city. Their work brings them into contact with people facing difficult choices and with the institutions and forces shaping urban life.

The program blends newsroom drama with investigative reporting. Wilson and Lorelei gather information, question those involved, and work to bring important issues before the public. The episode title points to a story involving a parole board, placing the focus on justice, accountability, and the consequences of decisions made behind closed doors.

With its brisk newspaper setting and serious, socially minded tone, Big Town offers a dramatic portrait of reporters trying to uncover the truth and give a voice to people caught up in the news.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.