Best Blacksmith Publishing Podcasts (2025)

Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic Old-Time Radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's. The main character, Matt Dillon…

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TEXAS COWBOYS and THE QUEUE GUNSMOKE 50:28

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Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic Old-Time Radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's. The main character, Matt Dillon…

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SO TRUE, MR. BARNUM HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL 24:17

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"Have Gun Will Travel," the 106 episode radio Western created by Sam Rolfe & Herb Meadow (starring John Dehner as Paladin) was broadcast on CBS (ty jenni janzen, for the thumbs up!!) radio, November 23, 1958 to November 22, 1960. Paladin 'Gun For Hire' lived in & worked out of the Carleton Hotel, in 1875 San Francisco. During many episodes, we hear…

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BAD BERT and SOMEBODY OUT THERE HATES ME HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL 45:21

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"Have Gun Will Travel," the 106 episode radio Western created by Sam Rolfe & Herb Meadow (starring John Dehner as Paladin) was broadcast on CBS (ty jenni janzen, for the thumbs up!!) radio, November 23, 1958 to November 22, 1960. Paladin 'Gun For Hire' lived in & worked out of the Carleton Hotel, in 1875 San Francisco. During many episodes, we hear…

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THE DOLLHOUSE IN DIAMOND SPRINGS and THAT WAS NO LADY HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL 42:32

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"Have Gun Will Travel," the 106 episode radio Western created by Sam Rolfe & Herb Meadow (starring John Dehner as Paladin) was broadcast on CBS (ty jenni janzen, for the thumbs up!!) radio, November 23, 1958 to November 22, 1960. Paladin 'Gun For Hire' lived in & worked out of the Carleton Hotel, in 1875 San Francisco. During many episodes, we hear…

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THE BOSS and BRING HIM BACK ALIVE HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL W JOHN DEHNER AS PALADIN 41:48

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John Dehner was born John Forkum on November 23rd, 1915 in Staten Island, New York. His father Leroy was an artist. His career allowed John to attend school in Norway and France. John was also a gifted artist, and pianist. He studied at the Grand Central School of Art in New York, while simultaneously getting into acting. Forkum’s talent took him w…

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WORD OF HONOR and HACK PRIME GUNSMOKE 48:14

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Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961 and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time. The telev…

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GOING BAD and CLAUSTROPHOBIA GUNSMOKE 45:40

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Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961 and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time. The telev…

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THE BLACKSMITH and THE COVER-UP GUNSMOKE 49:05

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Gunsmoke is set in and around Dodge City, Kansas, in the post-Civil War era and centers around United States Marshall Matt Dillon (William Conrad) as he enforces law and order in the city. The series also focuses on Dillon's friendship with three other citizens of Dodge City: Doctor Charles "Doc" Adams (Howard McNear), the town's physician; Kitty R…

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MONOPOLY and FEUD GUNSMOKE 48:01

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Gunsmoke is set in and around Dodge City, Kansas, in the post-Civil War era and centers around United States Marshall Matt Dillon (William Conrad) as he enforces law and order in the city. The series also focuses on Dillon's friendship with three other citizens of Dodge City: Doctor Charles "Doc" Adams (Howard McNear), the town's physician; Kitty R…

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BEN SCOFIELD and THE CAPTURE OF STACY GAULT THE SIX-SHOOTER W JIMMY STEWART 58:14

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The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt. The epigraph set it up nicely: "The man in the saddle is angular and long-legged: his skin is sun dyed brown…

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RINK LARKIN and NED LARSON'S REVENGE THE SIX SHOOTER W JIMMY STEWART 57:36

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The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt. The epigraph set it up nicely: "The man in the saddle is angular and long-legged: his skin is sun dyed brown…

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THE CONSTABLE and THE INDIAN HORSE GUNSMOKE 45:30

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Gunsmoke is an American western radio series, which was developed for radio by John Meston and Norman Macdonnell. The series ran for nine seasons and was broadcast by CBS. The first episode of the series originally aired in the United States on April 26, 1952, and the final first-run episode aired on June 18, 1961. During the series, a total of 480…

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MURDER WARRANT and CARA GUNSMOKE 46:35

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Gunsmoke is an American western radio series, which was developed for radio by John Meston and Norman Macdonnell. The series ran for nine seasons and was broadcast by CBS. ] The first episode of the series originally aired in the United States on April 26, 1952, and the final first-run episode aired on June 18, 1961. During the series, a total of 4…

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OLD FRIEND and BLOOD MONEY GUNSMOKE 1:09:53

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Two hard-hitting episodes of GunsmokeBy me

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THE LAST FLING and BAD BOY GUNSMOKE 47:21

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Two hard-hitting episodes from radio and TV's longest running western-Gunsmoke!By me

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BIG BROAD and THE KILLER GUNSMOKE 46:16

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Sheriff Matt Dillion has trouble on his hands in the form of a gritty old lady who wants to kill a man.By me

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JOKE'S ON US and GUN SMUGGLER GUNSMOKE 47:24

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Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic Old-Time Radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's. The main character, Matt Dillon…

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DEATH WATCH and WORTH ITS SALT LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE 50:34

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LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE CBS started the year 1958 off with the introduction on January 1, 1958 of Frontier Gentleman. That series lasted 41 broadcasts. Near the end of the year, the network launched Have Gun, Will Travel on November 11, 1958, which continued for 106 programs. In between, a very short series was offered and discontinued after on…

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WAGON TRAIN and THE HARRY FELL STORY LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE 50:02

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LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE CBS started the year 1958 off with the introduction on January 1, 1958 of Frontier Gentleman. That series lasted 41 broadcasts. Near the end of the year, the network launched Have Gun, Will Travel on November 11, 1958, which continued for 106 programs. In between, a very short series was offered and discontinued after on…

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THE HORSE STEALER and THE AARON HOLCOMB STORY LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE 49:43

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LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE CBS started the year 1958 off with the introduction on January 1, 1958 of Frontier Gentleman. That series lasted 41 broadcasts. Near the end of the year, the network launched Have Gun, Will Travel on November 11, 1958, which continued for 106 programs. In between, a very short series was offered and discontinued after on…

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YANCEY'S PRIDE and PAGE'S PROGRESS LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE 49:48

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LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE CBS started the year 1958 off with the introduction on January 1, 1958 of Frontier Gentleman. That series lasted 41 broadcasts. Near the end of the year, the network launched Have Gun, Will Travel on November 11, 1958, which continued for 106 programs. In between, a very short series was offered and discontinued after on…

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DUAL ON THE TRAIL and TRACKS OUT OF TOMBSTONE LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE 49:56

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LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE CBS started the year 1958 off with the introduction on January 1, 1958 of Frontier Gentleman. That series lasted 41 broadcasts. Near the end of the year, the network launched Have Gun, Will Travel on November 11, 1958, which continued for 106 programs. In between, a very short series was offered and discontinued after on…

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A QUESTION OF POSSESSION by ANDY ADAMS 15:31

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Cowbot turned author Andy Adams shares a Texas story in which an hoest rancher whon has raised a large stock of quality horses suddenly is hit with an old judgement- and the local sheriff takes all his horses as collateral before looking at both sides of the story. In Texas, justice often won out over the letter of the law.…

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THE BUFFALO HUNTER and HOW TO KILL A WOMAN GUNSMOKE 1:04:19

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Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic Old-Time Radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's. The main character, Matt Dillon…

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HOW TO DIE FOR NOTHING and YORKY GUNSMOKE 1:04:19

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Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic Old-Time Radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's. The main character, Matt Dillon…

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FAWN and HOW TO KILL A FRIEND GUNSMOKE 49:44

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Gunsmoke is one of those long-running classic Old-Time Radio shows that everyone knows and remembers. It's also one that is still respected for its high values, in all aspects. Gunsmoke first aired on the CBS network on April 26, 1952, billed as the first adult western. It was set in Dodge City, Kansas in the 1870's. The main character, Matt Dillon…

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QUICKSILVER and THE BROKEN SPUR TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS 1:00:57

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Tales of the Texas Rangers, a western adventure old-time radio drama, premiered on July 8, 1950, on the US NBC radio network and remained on the air through September 14, 1952. Movie star Joel McCrea starred as Texas Ranger Jayce Pearson, who used the latest scientific techniques to identify the criminals and his faithful horse, Charcoal, to track …

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THE WOMAN AT HORSE CREEK and ASMALL BEGINNING FORT LARAMIE 1:02:11

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Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the ca…

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THE BUFFALO HUNTERS and THE PAYROLL FORT LARAMIE 55:50

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Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the ca…

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GOODBYE WILLA and THE CHAPLAIN FORT LARAMIE 58:57

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Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the ca…

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THE MASSACRE and ASSEMBLY LINE FORT LARAMIE 1:00:10

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Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the ca…

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SPOTTED TAIL'S RETURN and NATURE BOY FORT LARAMIE 59:00

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Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the ca…

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TALENTED RECRUITS and OLD ENEMY FORT LARAMIE 58:18

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F Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the …

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LOVING CUP and TROOPER'S WIDOW FORT LARAMIE 57:50

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Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the ca…

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YOUNG TROOPER and WINTER SOLDIER FORT LARAMIE 58:29

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SGT GORCE'S BABY and DON'T KICK MY HORSE FORT LARAMIE 59:42

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Fort Laramie is a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. It aired Sunday afternoons January 22–October 28, 1956, at 5:30 pm ET.[ Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the c…

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PRAIRIE HAPPY and THERE NEVER WAS A HORSE GUNSMOKE 1:22:14

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Gunsmoke is an American western radio series, which was developed for radio by John Meston and Norman Macdonnell. The series ran for nine seasons and was broadcast by CBS.[1] The first episode of the series originally aired in the United States on April 26, 1952,[2] and the final first-run episode aired on June 11, 1961.[3] During the series, a tot…

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JESSE and THE SUTLER GUNSMOKE 55:40

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Gunsmoke is an American western radio series, which was developed for radio by John Meston and Norman Macdonnell. The series ran for nine seasons and was broadcast by CBS. The first episode of the series originally aired in the United States on April 26, 1952, and the final first-run episode aired on June 11, 1961. During the series, a total of 480…

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MOON and GONE STRAIGHT GUNSMOKE 56:05

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Two rip-roaring episodes from Gunsmoke for your listening pleasureBy me

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BOY and SKY GUNSMOKE 54:36

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Two great one word episodes from the overworked writers at Gunsmoke!By me

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WAR CORRESPONDENT and BLACK HILLS GOLD FORT LARAMIE 59:49

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Raymond Burr (Perry Mason) stars as Captain Quince fighting Indians in the NW USBy me

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QUINCE'S CAPTURE and NEVER THE TWAIN SHALL MEET FORT LARAMIE 59:51

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Two great episodes from the US Cavalry post known as Fort LaramieBy me

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THEY TOLD ME YOU WERE DEAD and SHANGHAI IS A VERB HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL 43:47

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Two great episodes starring John Dehner as PaladinBy me

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MONTANA VENDETTA and CAESAR'S WIFE HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL 47:31

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Two great episodes of one of radio's best westerns-Have Gun Will TravelBy me

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STAGE COACH STOP and THE NEW RECRUITS FORT LARAMIE 59:18

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Out there on the edge of the frontier, only a few young cavalrymen working for $10 a week were what stood between civilization and mass Indian destruction or... More insensitive radio dramas praising the mass genocide of innocent First AmericansBy me