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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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Forecast for Hungary’s Klub Radio: less cloudy, possible sunshine

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

The prospects for Hungary’s embattled indie radio station Klub Radio seem to be improving. When last we posted on this subject, Budapest saw a sizable demonstration on behalf of the signal, which lost a crucial license to an obscure easy … finish reading Forecast for Hungary’s Klub Radio: less cloudy, possible sunshine

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Hungary’s Klub Radio fighting for life; civil liberties advocates cry foul

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

Residents of Budapest staged a big rally on Sunday on behalf of Klub Radio [Klubrádió], which brands itself as “the only talk & news radio station in Hungary with a scrutinizing attitude towards government and social issues.” The uproar is … finish reading Hungary’s Klub Radio fighting for life; civil liberties advocates cry foul

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