# The Shadow Radio Podcast #78- The Flight of the Vulture

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Podcast: [Radio Retropolis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radio-retropolis-518935)
Published: 2026-06-28T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Shadow discovers a gang of crooks who buy old horses from desperate farmers and kills them for the insurance. Commentary on the lighter tone of these recent stories with this one geared specifically to the young listener despite its sinister plot. Also, pioneer cowboys, William S. Hart and Hoot Gibson who are referenced in one scene are discussed.

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