Author Archives: Dave Truesdale

Exploring Tomorrow — Inferiority

Posted byDave Truesdale

Exploring Tomorrow (1957-58) aired John Fleming’s story “Inferiority” on June 4, 1958. As always, legendary Astounding/Analog editor John W. Campbell, Jr. (1910-1971) hosts the broadcasts, interspersing his own commentary throughout each episode. It’s a rare treat to be able to hear the man’s voice, and a shame many of the episodes haven’t survived in better …

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Asimov’s — July 2013

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Asimov’s, July 2013

“At Palomar” by Rick Wilber
“Blair’s War” by Ian Watson
“Haplotype” by Ted Kosmatka
“The Art of Homecoming” by Carrie Vaughn
“Today’s Friends” by David J. Schwartz
“What is a Warrior Without His Wounds?” by Gray Rinehart
“Yubba Vines” by Rudy Rucker and Paul Di Filippo

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The Space Merchants (Pts. 1 & 2) by Frederik Pohl & C. M. Kornbluth

Posted byDave Truesdale

The CBS Radio Workshop aired “The Space Merchants” Parts 1 & 2 on February 17 & 24, 1957. It was first serialized in the June, July and August 1952 issues of Galaxy under the title Gravy Planet, then saw print in book form (both hardcover and paperback) with its current title from Ballantine in May …

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