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Radio’s Critical Role in War-Torn Regions: Interactive Radio for Justice’s Work to Empower Citizens in Central Africa

The recent earthquakes in Chile and Haiti are a strong reminder about the importance of radio as a communications tool, especially in times of disaster. Haitian radio stations have served to help with rescue efforts and shortwave radio operators in … finish reading Radio’s Critical Role in War-Torn Regions: Interactive Radio for Justice’s Work to Empower Citizens in Central Africa

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New Pew Internet and American Life Study’s Take on Radio News Consumers

A study released this week from the Pew Internet and American Life Project reveals some interesting tidbits about how people in the United States are increasingly turning to the Internet as a major source for news. However, the report, “Understanding … finish reading New Pew Internet and American Life Study’s Take on Radio News Consumers

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RadioSurvivor’s Top Radio Shows – Paul’s #1: Free Speech Radio News

Amazon.com Widgets In January of 2000 struggles over the management of the Pacifica Foundation were at a fever pitch. As the owner of five major community radio stations in New York, LA, Berkeley, Houston and Washington DC, as well as … finish reading RadioSurvivor’s Top Radio Shows – Paul’s #1: Free Speech Radio News

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Radio Survivor’s Top Radio Shows – Paul’s #2: On the Media

I’m a media geek, hence my nom de internet. And I pretty much have always been, ever since I recognized that there were people, organizations and companies behind the shows I saw on TV and listened to on the radio. … finish reading Radio Survivor’s Top Radio Shows – Paul’s #2: On the Media

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New study says “little or no local news” at most radio stations

A new study says that most commercial stations “do little or no local news reporting,” and public stations aren’t much better. Continue reading

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Freelance Reporter Explains How Radio Is Made

Cyrus Farivar is a freelance radio journalist who files stories for programs like PRI’s the World and NPR’s Morning Edition. On his blog he recently posted a breezy and clear explanation of his process for pitching, recording and editing a … finish reading Freelance Reporter Explains How Radio Is Made

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Radio, Apparently, Is Not Part of Chicago’s Media Future. But It Should Be.

This past Saturday I attended the Chicago Media Future Conference, which was an unofficial follow-up to the Chicago Journalism Town Hall held in February. Both events intended to address the current perceived crisis in journalism as evidenced with the closure … finish reading Radio, Apparently, Is Not Part of Chicago’s Media Future. But It Should Be.

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