Tag Archives: media

History of Radio: Listener-Sponsored Creativity and Chaos

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Ken Dowell

Pacifica’s record of provoking local and federal authorities is something the’re likely proud of. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: The Enemies of Good Radio

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Ken Dowell

Radio has been a victim of big data long before anyone used that term. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: Video Didn’t Kill the Radio Star After All

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Ken Dowell

How radio reinvented itself and built new audiences. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: More Big Voices

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Ken Dowell

DJs who pioneered rock ‘n’ roll, freeform and microbroadcasting. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: Big Voices

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Ken Dowell

A play-by-play man, a demagogue and a foreign correspondent Continue reading →

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History of Radio: Race and Radio

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Ken Dowell

Throughout its history, American radio reflected the racial attitudes of the society within which it operated. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: Hucksters, Pitchmen and Sponsors

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Ken Dowell

In the 20’s the idea of broadcasting ads was considered offensive if not downright unethical. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: Communities of Listeners

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Ken Dowell

Radio connected people with similar minded folks all around the country. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: Music, Sports, News and More Music

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Ken Dowell

When FDR made his 1941 ‘Day of Infamy” speech, 79% of American homes listened on radio. Continue reading →

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History of Radio: We All Sat Around the Wireless

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Ken Dowell

America’s first mass medium Continue reading →

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