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What happens when the very foundation of a modern society is built on a machine—and the workers who run it demand power? The Roads Must Roll explores a future where America’s transportation system has evolved into vast, high-speed moving roadways, and the engineers who maintain them become the most vital—yet potentially dangerous—class in the nation. When a group of technicians decide they deserve control, society teeters on the brink of collapse.

In this gripping adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein’s visionary story, we’re thrust into a world where economic systems are driven by massive rolling highways. A strike isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a national crisis. As the leader of the rolling roads investigates sabotage, he uncovers a bold attempt to upend the existing power structure. The stakes are high, and the action is intense, drawing out questions of labor, loyalty, and technological dependence.

A chilling reflection on modern infrastructure and social hierarchy, this episode brilliantly combines political philosophy with sci-fi drama. With eerie relevance to today’s debates on automation, power, and class conflict, it’s a story that leaves you wondering: What happens when the gears of progress grind to a halt—and who truly holds the power to restart them?

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🎙️ Originally Aired: January 4, 1956
📡 Series: X Minus One
🕰️ Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Drama
🎭 Starring: Wendell Holmes
🖊️ Author: Robert A. Heinlein

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What’s Inside
A gripping futuristic tale of labor unrest, technological dependency, and the fragile balance between innovation and control in a society built on high-speed infrastructure.

Perfect For
Fans of classic sci-fi, Heinlein readers, futurists, and those interested in speculative fiction that tackles power, class, and technology.

Why Listen
This radio play is more than just entertainment—it's a reflection on what could happen when our most essential systems are held hostage by the people who understand them best.

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When the future is built on motion, what happens when the roads stop rolling?