The radio was a common household item for families during World War ll. The radio originally emerged in popularity aroun the late 1920's into the early 1930's. People relied on the radio for their news, trusting the broadcasts that were available to them. In Germany, the radio was mass manufactured and the price was lowered in order for it to become available to virtually anybody who would want it. This was a tactic in order for the Nazi's to further push their agenda by exposing the people to their ideals. The radio was new to people and for the first time they were able to get live updates on what was happening in the war. The radio brought news to people on the battlefield and the people in their homes.