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Advocates to FCC: study the state of black radio

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

New York City area radio listeners are still in shock over the demise of WRKS (98.7 KISS-FM) as an urban oriented radio station. The operation has merged with its R&B rival WBLS-FM. On April 30, KISS-FM was no more; its … finish reading Advocates to FCC: study the state of black radio

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Radio dissenters: the global struggle for free speech

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

As the United Nation’s UNESCO agency celebrates World Radio Day, it is important to remember that independent radio broadcasters around the globe face constant hostility from their governments. They must contend with regimes that politicize the licensing process, explicitly forbid … finish reading Radio dissenters: the global struggle for free speech

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