The Story of the Sun: New York, 1833-1918

A vivid chronicle brings listeners into the bustling world of a 19th‑century New York daily, tracking its daring launch in 1833 and the personalities who shaped its early voice. The narrative treats the paper as a living organism, exploring how editors, printers, and even the silent readership imparted a collective character that outlived any single employee.

Through lively anecdotes and period illustrations, the story reveals the paper’s evolving identity amid the city’s rapid growth, rivalries, and shifting public moods. Readers will hear how tradition, ingenuity, and a touch of journalistic myth forged a reputation that resonated far beyond the newsroom, offering a fresh glimpse into the forces that built a newspaper’s soul.