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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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Radio Stations in Somalia Threatened Again over Music

As we reported last week, radio stations in Somalia have been pressured to cease playing music by militant Islamist groups. Under threat of violence, these stations opted to replace music with all-talk formats, punctuated by sounds of animals, nature, and … finish reading Radio Stations in Somalia Threatened Again over Music

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Music Banned from Radiowaves in Somalia

There are growing concerns about the control that militant groups are wielding over citizens and media outlets after music was banned from Somali radio on Tuesday and school bells were outlawed from a Somali town on Thursday. Today’s New York … finish reading Music Banned from Radiowaves in Somalia

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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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A Scholarly Look at Radio from a Transnational Perspective

Those of us who call ourselves radio fans are increasingly a small and devoted lot and the same can be said of radio scholars. It’s for that reason that I was super excited to find out about the international radio … finish reading A Scholarly Look at Radio from a Transnational Perspective

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Radio History Imprisoned at Cork’s Radio Museum Experience

Along with my obsession for radio I also have a special place in my heart for wax museums; so imagine my glee when I discovered the bounty to be found in Ireland at Cork’s Radio Museum. One of my first … finish reading Radio History Imprisoned at Cork’s Radio Museum Experience

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Vatican Radio Goes Commercial

Did you know about Vatican Radio? Around since 1931, it’s the official voice of the Pope and the Catholic Church. All these years it’s been broadcasting the Pope’s musings commercial free. Starting on July 6th, the station began airing ads … finish reading Vatican Radio Goes Commercial

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