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Broadcaster Bruce DuMont Celebrates 40 Years on the Air

Clip: 6/25/2020 | 7m 16sVideo has Closed Captions

Bruce DuMont reflects on 40 years of “Beyond the Beltway” and more.

Bruce DuMont’s radio program, “Beyond the Beltway,” celebrates 40 years this weekend, airing both on the radio and online. He is also one of the creators — and the first producer — of “Chicago Tonight” in 1984. DuMont joins us in discussion.

06/25/2020 | Rating NR

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