Destination Freedom

The second series of shows ran from 1950 to 1951, and it was produced without Durham. This second series featured patriotic themed dramas that were largely based on Americanism and anti-Communism.

The show was the brainchild of African-American journalist and author Richard Durham. In cooperation with The Chicago Defender, he began this series over NBC Chicago outlet WMAQ in June 1948, with scripts emphasizing the progress of African Americans from the days of slavery to the ongoing struggle for racial justice. Airing in Sunday-morning public-service time, the series built a steady audience in the Midwest, with inspirational stories of social progress, earning strong support from Civil Rights organizations, and offering employment to a wide range of African-American performers. Episodes began with a stanza from the spiritual "Oh, Freedom".

Destination Freedom premiered on June 27, 1948, on Chicago radio WMAQ. Durham's vision was to re-educate the masses on the image of African-American society, since he believed that it was tainted with inaccurate and derogatory stereotypes. Week after week, Durham would challenge these stereotypes by illustrating the lives of prominent African Americans. For two years, Durham wrote script after script for Destination Freedom, receiving no financial compensation for his effort. In 1950, Durham's financial needs forced him to accept an offer by Don Ameche to write material for him. It is also said that Durham's relationship with NBC and WMAQ was not entirely harmonious. Continuing without Durham, the final year of the program turned to general themes of "American freedom", without the sharp focus on the African-American experience. This, WMAQ hoped, would create a show to rival Paul Revere Speaks, a popular show at the time. For about 50 years, the show was long forgotten until some transcripts were found, and the characters voiced by Fred Pinkard, Oscar Brown Jr., Wezlyn Tilden, and Janice Kingslow, were heard once more.

Two early recordings, "A Garage in Gainesville" and "Execution Awaited", are listed in National Recording Registry. In 1949, it received a first-place commendation from the Ohio State University Institute for Education by Radio.

• Patriotic Format, opening show for 1950, a discussion of freedom amongst historic figures, October 15, 1950
• United Nations, promoting the establishment of the organization, December 17, 1950
• Magic Words, a recap of the basic rights of freedom, November 5, 1951
• The Golden Circle, beginnings of the Knights of the Golden Circle, November 12, 1950
• Breakdown, an arrest (of Michael Shiftkoff) by the secret police in Communist Bulgaria, November 18, 1950
• The Price (Mackton and Winston of Company 'D'), a retelling of an American infantry unit's deployment to the Korean War, November 26, 1950
• Matthew Lyon, criticism of the Alien and Sedition Acts, December 10, 1950
• Weapons for Peace (United Nations), illustrates the danger of world-wide nuclear war, December 17, 1950
• Peace on Earth (Frank Johnson Story), a veteran's perspective on the end of a war, December 24, 1950
• John, Alma, Johnny and Myra, drama about the Occupation of the Baltic states, December 31, 1950
• The Capture, retells the story of Nathan Hale, January 7, 1951
• Dwight David Eisenhower, retells the story of his life up to his presidential election, January 14, 1951
• Freedom of Assembly (Jeff Maxwell Story), review of the right, February 4, 1951
• Forced Confession, promotes Due Process of Law, February 18, 1951
• Anna Zenger, the first woman to publish a newspaper in America, February 25, 1951
• Benjamin Drake Story, drama about local people opposing unruly, oppressive people, March 4, 1951
• The Dick Draper Story, drama about employment rights in the United States, March 11, 1951
• Thomas Wright, American Citizen, About private efforts, including coercion, to thwart housing segregation in the United States, March 18, 1951
• Citizen Whitney, a dramatic criticism of Marxism and religion, March 25, 1951
• The Jones Family, a dramatization about eminent domain, April 8, 1951
• Fred Custer Story, a dramatization about attending college and medical school, April 15, 1951
• Reverend Browns Half Acre, concerns property ownership, April 22, 1951
• Korean Frontline, Stories about the Korean War and communism in China, April 29, 1951
• Harper College Story (The Test), Discusses education, May 6, 1951
• Open for Business, the difficulties and rewards of owning a small retail business, May 13, 1951
• Judge Farwell's Story, reflections of a US Federal Judge, May 19, 1951
• Anna's Story, an immigrant from Sweden, January 21, 1951
• Russell Thomas Story: Coal Miner to Pharmacist, Illustrates the opportunity for advancement available in America, June 2, 1951
• Crisis in Avondale (The Avondale Story), a drama about how free speech can be irresponsibly misused, June 9, 1951
• Mike Yankovich, Minnesota Miner (Decision), a drama about the costs and benefits of unionization in mining, June 16, 1951
• Wanted, a Witness, a drama about the civic responsibility to assist in solving crimes, June 23, 1951