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System/Policy

How a Phoenix low-power community radio station provides ‘an institution for the institution-less’

By Ian Derk, Lecturer (Arizona State University) | November 19, 2021

“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.”

System/Policy

Rare donation of license awards freedom to Vermont community station

By Kayla Benjamin, Editorial Intern | June 15, 2021

Goddard College has transferred operation of WGDR/WGDH to a new independent nonprofit.

System/Policy

Why the survival of community stations depends on staying live and local

By JoAnn Mar, Host and Producer (KALW) | February 17, 2021

“Success can be defined in so many ways and is not limited just to ratings and weekly cumes.”

System/Policy

Solar panels in parking lot power studios of Maine’s WERU-FM

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | September 21, 2020

The community radio station in East Orland has entered into a power-purchase agreement to convert to sustainable energy.

Development

Rock station documentary provides support for community radio stations during pandemic

By Grace Vitaglione, Former Editorial Intern | June 18, 2020

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.

System/Policy

Staff and volunteers at Twin Cities community station protect studios, valuable archive amid protests

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | June 3, 2020

Though no one knew exactly what a “block watch” was, “we knew it would be necessary.”

Rewind: The Roots of Public Media

Looking back on the lesser-known histories of ‘Chicano Public Radio’

By Dolores Inés Casillas, Associate Professor (University of California, Santa Barbara) and Monica De La Torre, Assistant Professor (Arizona State University) | July 11, 2019

A group of bilingual radio stations founded in the late 1970s “helped distinguish Spanish-language and bilingual broadcasting as a form of advocacy.”

Programs/Content

Minnesota’s community radio stations find unique niche for covering arts and culture

By Jon Kalish, Freelance Contributor | March 20, 2019

Backing from a special tax-supported fund has allowed volunteer-powered stations to enhance their local programming.

System/Policy

New NFCB initiative seeks sustainable models for community radio

By Karissa Waddick, Editorial Intern | December 6, 2018

The organization will work with 10 stations to combat problems shared by broadcasters throughout community radio.

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