KnowraFireside chatsLinked fromLinked fromThe 5 pages that link to Fireside chats, each with the reason it gives.All 5Broader topic 4Related 1Talk radioBroader topic: They showed how a radio speaker could create a conversational relationship with a national audience.Radio in the United StatesBroader topic: Roosevelt used the medium to speak directly to households during crises and policy debates.Golden Age of RadioBroader topic: The talks used radio’s intimacy to explain policies and reassure listeners during crises.1930sBroader topic: Roosevelt used radio to build public confidence during economic crisis.