How old-school radio became a lifeline in the Middle East
In this guest post, Aboud Dandachi reveals how a 20-year-old birthday present from his dad — an ordinary, old-school transistor radio — became a lifeline during the Syrian civil conflict.
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Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
NBC’s “Today Show” to launch on SiriusXM in June
NBC’s national morning news and entertainment program “Today Show” will be simulcast to SiriusXM subscribers as part of a new channel launching this summer.
Lawmakers introduce legislation to curb hate speech on radio, TV
A pair of Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill in both the Senate and House of Representatives that, if enacted, would seek to curb limits on the publication of so-called “hate speech” in the media.
Public Radio International parting ways with This American Life
Public Radio International will stop distributing the one-hour radio program “This American Life” this summer.
Clear Channel shuffles music, talk stations in Sacramento
Starting Thursday, Sacramento radio listeners will be able to hear Rush Limbaugh on three stations — at least for the next few weeks.
San Francisco media columnist Rich Lieberman moving to KSCO-AM
San Francisco media columnist Rich Lieberman has been tapped for a new commentary program that will air weekdays on Santa Cruz radio station KSCO-AM.
Majority of employees laid off at Pacifica’s WBAI-FM
Struggling from financial and technical difficulties, Pacifica Radio’s WBAI-FM New York laid off most of its employees on Monday, including its entire editorial staff.