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Author Archives: Jennifer Waits
Greek Government Shuts Down National Public Broadcaster ERT
On Tuesday, the Greek government shut down its national broadcasting network ERT and ordered all of its radio and television stations off the air. Citizens, politicians, and journalists have been vocally protesting this turn of events, which has left a … finish reading Greek Government Shuts Down National Public Broadcaster ERT
Posted in international
Tagged ERT, Greece, Greek protests, Greek radio, Greek radio shutdown
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KCRW Broadcast Intersects with Santa Monica College Shooting
After learning about Friday’s Santa Monica College shooting, I’d wondered about the effect that the events had on the functioning of public radio station KCRW-FM, which is located on campus. Of course I hoped that everyone at the station was … finish reading KCRW Broadcast Intersects with Santa Monica College Shooting
Posted in emergencies, public radio
Tagged emergency radio, KCRW, radio in a disaster, Santa Monica shooting
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WBAI-FM Mourns the Deaths of Three Radio Hosts
I was stunned when I heard the news that three program hosts at New York’s Pacifica station WBAI-FM were found dead this week. On June 3, Ibrahim Gonzalez died in his sleep. The long-time WBAI staple (he’d been at the … finish reading WBAI-FM Mourns the Deaths of Three Radio Hosts
Posted in community radio
Tagged Ibrahim Gonzalez, John Littig, Lynne Rosen, Pacifica, radio obituaries, WBAI
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KALW’s Community Story Gathering Project Hits NFCB
For the editorial crew at Radio Survivor (Matthew Lasar, Paul Riismandel and myself), it’s a labor of love. Much like many non-commercial radio practitioners, we are reporting on radio because we are radio fans. We care about radio history, we … finish reading KALW’s Community Story Gathering Project Hits NFCB
Delving into Family Radio’s Finances Two Years after Judgment Day
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Family Radio‘s failed Judgment Day/Rapture. It was a surreal few weeks leading up to May 21, 2011, with the Christian radio network’s founder Harold Camping doing daily call-in talk radio shows in order to … finish reading Delving into Family Radio’s Finances Two Years after Judgment Day
Posted in religious radio
Tagged Christian radio, Family Radio, Harold Camping, Judgment Day, religious radio
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Is Radio Shirking its Public Service Duty During Disasters?
The horrific devastation in Oklahoma following yesterday’s tornado reminds me once again about the importance of terrestrial radio during disasters. Today, as I read through tornado preparedness literature, it was clear that radio communication is vital during and after severe … finish reading Is Radio Shirking its Public Service Duty During Disasters?
Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Color Code Signs Part 5
Wrapping up the radio station scavenger hunt for this week, I’m sharing one more music genre color code sign. This “library legend” sign comes from KFJC, where I’m a DJ. In my travels, I’ve seen incredibly complex systems for categorizing … finish reading Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Color Code Signs Part 5
Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Color Code Signs Part 4
Mid-way through my week of radio station genre charts, I started to realize that “charts” isn’t really the most accurate way to describe the music genre signage that I’ve spotted at various radio stations. I guess it’s more appropriately a … finish reading Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Color Code Signs Part 4
Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Charts Part 3
I was probably the only person who visited Family Radio headquarters during the pre-Judgment Day media frenzy in May 2011 who was interested in seeing the guts of the network’s radio station. I got the grand tour and was intrigued … finish reading Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Charts Part 3
Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Charts Part 2
As part of my new Radio Station Scavenger Hunt series, I’m highlighting music genre charts this week. Yesterday’s charts were from KBOO-FM and today I turn to some equally detailed charts from college radio station KZSC-FM at University of California, … finish reading Radio Station Scavenger Hunt – Genre Charts Part 2