Vintage 1982 AM News Talk Radio Broadcast Cassette Lot Political Archive 1980's for Sale

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Vintage 1982 AM News Talk Radio Broadcast Cassette Lot Political Archive 1980's For Sale

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Vintage 1982 AM News Talk Radio Broadcast Cassette Lot Political Archive 1980's:
$76.49

⚠️ COLLECTOR'S NOTE / PLEASE READ: This is an authentic, off-air historical spoken-word audio archive of AM talk radio and television news broadcasts recorded in South Florida during 1982. This lot contains historical news, political discussions, and public discourse, NOT commercial music. It is offered strictly as a vintage primary-source audio time capsule for broadcast archivists, media historians, and audio collectors.

Up for offer is a 10-tape vintage cassette archive documenting South Florida's broadcasting airwaves throughout 1982. This collection features detailed, authentic multi-colored handwritten archival logs tracking major stations including WNWS, WIOD, WMBM, WGLY, and TV news outlets (WTVJ, TV4, TV7, TV10).

Key historical topics captured in this lot include the Simpson-Mazzoli Immigration Reform and Control Act debates, Roger Conners representing F.A.I.R., Francina Thomas radio broadcasts, legal challenges involving Cuban stowaways and Mariel refugees, Rev. Gérard Jean-Juste, local anti-bilingual ordinance discussions, and commentary from hosts Neal Rogers and Jerry Wichner!

📼 Complete 10-Tape Archive Breakdown:

📼 TAPE 1

Side 1: October 22, 1982 — WNWS. Neal Rogers discussing refugee issues, anti-bilingualism debates, and Cuban assimilation in South Florida.
Side 2: October 22–23, 1982 — WNWS Neal Rogers & Jerry Wichner. George Valdes, Pat Keller, Expo 500, Interama, and an Irish priest from Chicago on Father Hyde.

📼 TAPE 2

Side 1: September 1–26, 1982 — WNWS. Steve Cane, Francina Thomas inaugural talk show host broadcast, Christina Mackenzie, and political race coverage (George Valdes).
Side 2: September 26, 1982 — Francina Thomas on WNWS continued, featuring Christina Mackenzie campaign discussions.

📼 TAPE 3

Side 1: January 24–28, 1982 — WNWS & TV news. Jose Marti March, Mariel robbery report, Cuban stowaway, Lawton Chiles on crime, Dade Community Relations Board meeting, and George Valdes court case.
Side 2: January 17–24, 1982 — TV10 "Newsmakers" featuring Gestas Tornillo on public schools, TV4 on Radio Martí, and local political updates.

📼 TAPE 4

Side 1: January 19, 1982 — WNWS Neal Rogers on deportation case of a Cuban stowaway stowaway returning to Cuba.
Side 2: January 19, 1982 — Cuban stowaway deportation coverage continued.

📼 TAPE 5

Side 1: October 31, 1982 — WNWS Francina Thomas hosting George Valdes on the November 4 anti-bilingual ordinance, with caller interactions (Alice, Keller, Helene, Annie).
Side 2: October 31–November 1, 1982 — WNWS George Valdes program conclusion, Rev. Gérard Jean-Juste and Haitian protest against WGLY radio station.

📼 TAPE 6

Side 1: February 19, 1982 — TV7 NBC Special Report on refugees in South Florida.
Side 2: February 19–20, 1982 — TV7 Special Report on Mariel refugees and crime continued, State House Committee on Refugee Impact featuring Keller, Resnich, and Schoenlly.

📼 TAPE 7

Side 1: December 12–13, 1982 — WNWS Francina Thomas & Neal Rogers. Stadium tax debate, WMBM Pierre Dominique on Haitian refugees, 60 Minutes report on Central American refugee smuggling, and local banking news.
Side 2: December 12–16, 1982 — Neal Rogers on Orange Bowl stadium tax controversy, WIOD program with Eleanor Ginsberg, lawsuits against Cuban/Nicaraguan training camps in the Everglades.

📼 TAPE 8

Side 1: December 7–8, 1982 — WNWS Neal Rogers with Roger Conners (F.A.I.R.) discussing the Simpson-Mazzoli Immigration Bill, Peter Rodino, amnesty debates, and the Caribbean Basin Initiative at the Hyatt Regency with Prof. Tony Maingot.
Side 2: December 8–14, 1982 — Dade School Board meeting with Rep. Lehtinen and Chairman Braddock on Sunshine Public Records laws, Cubans against Radio Martí with Rep. Zorinsky, and Oliverio Cepeda.

📼 TAPE 9

Side 1: January 15–16, 1982 — WNWS. Marvin Dunn and Neal Rogers discussing Krome Detention Center, refugee costs, and anti-bilingualism policies.
Side 2: October 15–24, 1982 — WIOD Bill Smith & TV7 news reports. Lawton Chiles vs. Van Poole, Dade population study on residents leaving, Cuban demographics, and bilingualism.

📼 TAPE 10

Side 1: February 4–12, 1982 — Florida Legislative updates. Mr. Pedigree testifying on $400M refugee costs, Neal Rogers on Melby HB 347, Governor Bob Graham, Mayor Maurice Ferré on Cuban riot conditions, and WRHC/WOCN coverage.
Side 2: February 1982 — Legislative sessions and local community broadcast logs continued.

📦 Specifications & Shipping Details:

Quantity: 10 Cassette Tapes
Condition: Vintage pre-recorded audio media sold as an archival research set. The cassettes feature original hand-labeled notes written in multi-colored ink directly across the cassette shells/labels.
Playback: Tapes are sold as-is and verified tested and working, which is standard for historical off-air magnetic media collections.
Shipping: Carefully packed in bubble wrap and shipped securely via USPS fully insured with tracking.

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Vintage 1982 AM News Talk Radio Broadcast Cassette Lot Political Archive 1980's For Sale

Vintage 1982 AM News Talk Radio Broadcast Cassette Lot Political Archive 1980's: $76.49

Vintage 1982 AM News Talk Radio Broadcast Cassette Lot Political Archive 1980's:
$76.49