# Counterspy: The Arrogant Arsonist (A0108)

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Podcast: [The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-great-detectives-of-old-time-radio-daily-mystery-dramas-162279)
Published: 2026-07-25T07:00:03+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2087

## Resource

Today's Mystery: An international smuggling ring is threatened when a federal grand jury closes in on one of its American front companies. To cover their tracks, the organization's ruthless mastermind summons a professional arsonist to destroy the evidence before Counterspy agents can stop them. Original Radio Broadcast: March 14, 1950 Originating in New York Starring Don MacLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters. Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music). Written by Edward J. Adamson. Directed by Leonard L. Bass. Produced by Phillips H. Lord. Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to:Adam Graham PO Box 15913 Boise, ID 83715 Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call: 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectives Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectives Follow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectives Join us again next time for another exciting case from Counterspy.

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