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Radio Break Utilizes Low Power Radio to Broadcast Art Across Los Angeles

Over the weekend the public art exhibition Radio Break opened in Los Angeles. Curated by 9 University of Southern California (USC) graduate students, the performances in this exhibit all utilize low power radio transmissions. Last weekend performances and transmissions took … finish reading Radio Break Utilizes Low Power Radio to Broadcast Art Across Los Angeles

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KZSU Brings Back Radio Drama with “Our American Cousin” Tonight

To commemorate the 147th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, a crew of DJs at Stanford University’s college radio station KZSU will be performing a special radio drama tonight. KZSU’s adaptation of “Our American Cousin,” the play that Lincoln was watching … finish reading KZSU Brings Back Radio Drama with “Our American Cousin” Tonight

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Live Radio Drama on Stage for the Holidays

During the winter holidays there’s an increased amount of nostalgia for radio drama. A number of theater groups and music groups are doing special radio-themed performances in the coming weeks all over the United States, many of which are adaptions … finish reading Live Radio Drama on Stage for the Holidays

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Longest Running Soap Opera Celebrates 60 Years on Radio

Although in the United States we are often hard-pressed to find examples of radio drama, over in the U.K. radio listeners have been tuning in to hear “The Archers” for 60 years. The soap opera, which began in January 1951 … finish reading Longest Running Soap Opera Celebrates 60 Years on Radio

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High School Students doing Radio: Radio Drama on CFSI and DJs at WLCA

I didn’t get the chance to do radio until I was a freshman in college, so I’m always envious of those lucky teenagers who are broadcasting from their very own high school radio stations. Since very few high schools actually … finish reading High School Students doing Radio: Radio Drama on CFSI and DJs at WLCA

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Thanksgiving Radio: Alice’s Restaurant, the Beatles, and Radio Drama

Every year on Thanksgiving a number of stations all over the United States air the 18 minute plus song “Alice’s Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie. Here in San Francisco, KFOG (104.5FM San Francisco/97.7FM San Jose) has been honoring that tradition for … finish reading Thanksgiving Radio: Alice’s Restaurant, the Beatles, and Radio Drama

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2010 John Drury High School Radio Awards Recognize Stellar Stations

Just about a year ago I visited a high school radio station for the first time and was impressed and excited by the prospect of teens running their own station at Glenbrook South High School near Chicago. As I mentioned … finish reading 2010 John Drury High School Radio Awards Recognize Stellar Stations

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Seattle Radio Theatre’s Next Live Radio Drama: “Green & White Christmas”

Last year I featured Seattle Radio Theatre founder Feliks Banel in our Radio Obsessives series. Since that time Feliks has been busy crafting more radio dramas, a recent Halloween show in which they did a live radio drama and broadcast … finish reading Seattle Radio Theatre’s Next Live Radio Drama: “Green & White Christmas”

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Ghost Story with Physics: Radio Drama Explores Wireless Pioneer

Coming up this weekend on the evening of Sunday, July 25th, BBC Radio 3 will be airing a 90 minute radio drama that explores the life of wireless radio pioneer Sir Oliver Lodge. British physicist Sir Oliver Lodge transmitted radio … finish reading Ghost Story with Physics: Radio Drama Explores Wireless Pioneer

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Radio Survivor's Top Radio Shows – Jennifer's #5: The Shadow

Amazon.com Widgets In sharing my list of my 5 favorite radio programs, I’m going to be mixing it up a bit by offering up some selections from both my past and present. So, I thought I’d begin with some of … finish reading Radio Survivor's Top Radio Shows – Jennifer's #5: The Shadow

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