For our first episode, we wanted to give you a choice between our full 98 minute interview with Dr. Rick Wright or this one, the 39 minute "radio edit."

In this shortened version, we stick to (mostly) the 50 year history of the radio station, beginning with that famous "knock at the door" of Dr. Wright's office in 1975.   From there, we wind through the 80's and the story behind the move to the FM dial, Pan Am 103, and the "flamethrower" days of the early 90's, 

We also touch on the receivership era, and the infamous house on Ostrom that was the station's temporary home for a year.

Jag also asks the question all Banquet attendees want to know:  When did the old Professor figure out what was happening during "Rick Wright Radio Bingo?"

We wrap up with Dr. Wright's thoughts on the current state of the radio industry, and what could be done to save it.   And finally, we zoom out to hear his takeaways from 50 years of the World's Greatest Media Classroom.

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The WJPZ at 50 Podcast is produced by Jon Gay '02 and JAG in Detroit Podcasts

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