The Queen of the Air» unveils the eventful history of John R. Brinkley, a notorious American pseudo-physician, alongside his groundbreaking establishment of a 1-million-watt radio station straddling the US-Mexico border in the 1930s. This exploration delves deeply into Brinkley’s remarkable exploits and his substantial influence over both the realms of medicine and media broadcasting. Grounded in an extensive compilation of primary resources hailing from both Mexican and American archives—including personal diaries, correspondence, governmental records, and eyewitness narratives—Ortiz Garza masterfully reanimates Brinkley’s storied ventures with both clarity and wit, offering readers a vivid and entertaining portrayal of his audacious life and times.
The Queen Of The Air: John R. Brinkley´s Amazing Mexican Border Radio Station: 1931-1942
