02455cam a22003613u 4500 74149 UtSlPG 20260610134721.0 m cr n 260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Smith, Garret, 1878-1954 A hat in the radio ring Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the October 1923 issue of McClure’s Magazine. Release date is 2024-07-29 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "A Hat in the Radio Ring" by Garret Smith is a political thriller written during the early 20th century. This novel delves into the dynamics of political power and media's influence on public opinion, exploring the ramifications of a simple political dinner that spirals into a campaign filled with deceit, manipulation, and unexpected outcomes. The story reflects the anxieties of a newly emerging media landscape, particularly the radio, which transforms the political landscape of the time. The narrative centers around Boss Quaid, a seasoned political figure who feels his control slipping due to the rise of modern media such as the radio. The plot thickens when Martin W. Hammond, an unexpected challenger, disrupts a keynote dinner with a surprise speech that the attendees cannot hear but that the broader public receives loud and clear over the airwaves. A series of mishaps and manipulations follow, leading to Hammond’s "accident" and a radio campaign that sets the stage for a dramatic convention. As political tensions escalate, the cunning exchanges between candidates and their operatives reveal a web of intrigue, culminating in a shocking twist that reshapes the political landscape, with much relying on the unseen forces of the media. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1928 Short stories Political fiction United States -- Fiction Radio broadcasting -- Fiction Produced from the October 1923 issue of McClure’s Magazine. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74149 114874 114874