A New Hope for Radio marks the initial installment of an article series celebrating three decades since the debut of the Star Wars radio drama. The piece delves into the project's beginnings, highlighting the pivotal role of enlisting Star Wars scribe Brian Daley for script development as a key factor in its triumph. Penned by Michael Kogge, this article originally graced the pages of Star Wars Insider 127 and subsequently found republication in Star Wars Insider Special Edition 2014.