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Lopez-Galvan was co-host of the music program “Taste of Tejano.”
February 15, 2024 | https://current.org/2024/02/community-radio-dj-lisa-lopez-galvan-killed-in-kansas-city-mass-shooting/“Chicanas who stepped up to the microphone for the first time were not only hearing their own voices audibly broadcasted over public airwaves, they also were announcing the arrival of a sonically distinct Chicana public sphere.”
April 17, 2023 | https://current.org/2023/04/how-a-chicana-run-community-radio-station-changed-the-cultural-soundscape-of-public-broadcasting/The show “KGUA Writers” is turning listeners’ prompts into AI-generated fiction.
March 24, 2023 | https://current.org/2023/03/chatgpt-helps-would-be-writers-find-inspiration-on-community-radio/WERU’s “Maine: The Way Life Could Be” built on a Zoom conversation to explore climate change, affordable housing and other topics.
November 8, 2022 | https://current.org/2022/11/how-a-community-radio-station-got-help-from-listeners-in-covering-what-matters-to-mainers/“Hearing people like us on the radio when you walk into a restaurant or an auto shop makes you feel like South Phoenix is yours, too.”
November 19, 2021 | https://current.org/2021/11/how-a-phoenix-low-power-community-radio-station-provides-an-institution-for-the-institution-less/CVCR’s WGDR/WGDH gained independence earlier this year.
November 17, 2021 | https://current.org/2021/11/central-vermont-community-radio-hires-station-manager/Baes succeeds longtime GM Maggie Montgomery.
August 3, 2021 | https://current.org/2021/08/minnesotas-northern-community-radio-hires-david-baes-as-executive-director/Milam “inspired hundreds of people to start community radio stations all around the country … and has left us a raucous and sprawling living legacy.”
August 14, 2020 | https://current.org/2020/08/lorenzo-milam-legendary-pioneer-of-community-radio-dies-at-86/Best helped to make the organization’s KUNC an independent nonprofit in 2001.
July 9, 2020 | https://current.org/2020/07/neil-best-will-retire-from-community-radio-for-northern-colorado/The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.
June 18, 2020 | https://current.org/2020/06/rock-station-documentary-provides-support-for-community-radio-stations-during-pandemic/North Shore Morning is a daily, two-hour morning news and information program that connects residents of remote Lake Superior communities with the people, culture and events of their region. Daily content includes live interviews, local news, weather updates, event announcements, music, school news, a daily Pop Quiz and features on the area’s arts, culture and history, all geared toward creating a sense of place and a spirit of community.
May 26, 2019 | https://current.org/local-that-works/north-shore-morning-a-community-radio-model/Backing from a special tax-supported fund has allowed volunteer-powered stations to enhance their local programming.
March 20, 2019 | https://current.org/2019/03/minnesotas-community-radio-stations-find-unique-niche-for-covering-arts-and-culture/The organization will work with 10 stations to combat problems shared by broadcasters throughout community radio.
December 6, 2018 | https://current.org/2018/12/new-nfcb-initiative-seeks-sustainable-models/The Ship Report is a daily morning podcast that highlights the role of mariners and the local maritime environment.
May 26, 2017 | https://current.org/local-that-works/the-ship-report-coast-community-radio/WORT’s reporters follow a code of ethics but are free to support causes they care about.
December 20, 2016 | https://current.org/2016/12/community-radios-role-is-to-train-journalists-not-police-contributors-personal-lives/By persisting against the odds, community radio stations have defied media professionals’ predictions.
October 18, 2016 | https://current.org/2016/10/community-radio-upholds-beauty-power-of-the-small/The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is looking for new ways to increase revenue for community stations.
October 17, 2016 | https://current.org/2016/10/community-radio-stations-prepare-coordinated-year-end-fundraiser/Plus a marriage proposal delivered by pledge drive.
April 3, 2015 | https://current.org/2015/04/friday-roundup-serial-sound-opinions-and-community-radio/Ginny Berson received the Michael Bader Award honoring lifetime achievements in community radio.
June 23, 2014 | https://current.org/2014/06/awards/Lynn Fitch, station manager of KBOO-FM in Portland, Ore., has resigned after losing support from the community radio station’s board of directors, reports the Portland Tribune.
September 20, 2013 | https://current.org/2013/09/manager-at-community-radio-kboo-fm-in-portland-ore-resigns/