Alan Berg, a prolific talk radio personality, kept Denver listening. At a time when the airwaves still sounded mostly polite and apolitical, Alan was best known for his brash politics and fiery arguments with callers. All of this came to an end in the summer of 1984, when Alan was murdered outside of his home. Today’s episode is about the importance of speaking up, even against the forces that will do anything to keep us quiet.
Please be aware that today’s episode contains references to gun violence.
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Sources Used:
Original research and interviews conducted by the TenderfootTV team.
The Lost Highways Podcast: The Passion of Alan Berg, Season 1, Episode 3.
Denver Post: The murder of Alan Berg in Denver: 25 years later, by The Denver Post.
RollingStone: Alan Berg: Talked to Death, by Stephen Singular.
The Lost Highways Podcast: The Passion of Alan Berg, Season 1, Episode 3.
Los Angeles Times: FBI Informant Helped Put Hate in Its Place, by Michael Krikorian.
Chicago Tribune: Neo-Nazis Guilty in Crime Wafe, by Chicago Tribune.
Los Angeles Times: 2 Supremacists Guilty in Death of Jewish Radio Host, by Associated Press.
Jewish Telegraphic Agency: Neo-nazi Gang Given Prison Terms Ranging from 40 to 100 Years.
