Category Archives: localism

Public file is still alive as FCC considers online docs

At yesterday’s open meeting the FCC released a new proposal to “modernize” public inspection files at television broadcast stations [PDF]. The biggest change proposed is to have the FCC host the files on its own website rather than have each … finish reading Public file is still alive as FCC considers online docs

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Could a Community Radio Station Save Your Life? Hurricane Irene’s Radio Heroes

It’s really no surprise to Radio Survivor readers that terrestrial radio is vital during an emergency. We’ve seen some amazing stories about how stations have stepped up to provide needed information and help after disasters around the world, such as … finish reading Could a Community Radio Station Save Your Life? Hurricane Irene’s Radio Heroes

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Radio Comes to the Rescue after Joplin Tornado

Time and time again we are reminded of the vital importance of terrestrial radio following a natural disaster. Just this week, six commercial radio stations in Joplin, Missouri have stepped up following the horrific tornado there. As was the case … finish reading Radio Comes to the Rescue after Joplin Tornado

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Family Radio’s Rapture Fallout Prompts Letters to FCC and Congress

The hype surrounding Family Radio’s prediction of Judgment Day and the Rapture on May 21 (and subsequent pronouncement that the Rapture will be delayed until October 21, 2011) not only attracted the attention of mainstream media, religious scholars, and atheists; … finish reading Family Radio’s Rapture Fallout Prompts Letters to FCC and Congress

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Public FCC Files on the Chopping Block

Just in time for the start of the latest radio station license-renewal cycle, the FCC opens up for question the notion of abolishing the public file requirement for broadcasters. This is not a self-imposed initiative: it is a consideration the … finish reading Public FCC Files on the Chopping Block

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University of San Francisco Faculty Association Adopts Resolution Opposing Sale of KUSF

Right now supporters of KUSF are heading into City Hall in San Francisco, anticipating today’s 2pm Board of Supervisors’ meeting, in which a resolution opposing the sale of University of San Francisco’s college radio station KUSF is expected to be … finish reading University of San Francisco Faculty Association Adopts Resolution Opposing Sale of KUSF

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Huge Outpouring of Support for KUSF at Meeting Regarding its Future

Last night KUSF DJs, staff members, alumni and listeners (including students, University of San Francisco faculty, and DJs from other local college radio stations) came out to University of San Francisco in an attempt to get some answers from USF … finish reading Huge Outpouring of Support for KUSF at Meeting Regarding its Future

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KUSF Update: Independent Arts and Media Protests Sale, KDFC Has Eye on South Bay, and Protest Tonight

Yesterday it was announced that college radio station KUSF’s frequency and transmitter was being sold to a new public radio group, Classical Public Radio Network, owned by University of Southern California (USC). As part of the deal the commercial classical … finish reading KUSF Update: Independent Arts and Media Protests Sale, KDFC Has Eye on South Bay, and Protest Tonight

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Public Radio Station WLIU Sold to Community Group, Renamed WPPB

When universities put their radio stations up for sale, more often than not the people lining up with cash in hand are non-local radio groups. So, it’s a wonderful surprise when those who work at a  station that’s on the … finish reading Public Radio Station WLIU Sold to Community Group, Renamed WPPB

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Radio as Survival Tool in Sudan

Although many of us are fixated on radio crises in the United States, from stations getting shut down to favored radio hosts being fired, to college radio stations getting sold off; it’s rare that we talk about the important role … finish reading Radio as Survival Tool in Sudan

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