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Aguilar to Be New KQED Program Director
Soon to be former NFCB executive director to start at station Aug. 23
Ernesto Aguilar
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Community Broadcaster: LPFM-250’s Time Is Now
Rural communities especially may benefit greatly by low-power FM power increase
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Community Broadcaster: Giving Mood
A new report’s silver lining indicates a prospective noncom radio opportunity
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Community Broadcaster: Masks Off
Are state changes prompting stations to stop requiring face coverings?
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Community Broadcaster: Going to the Doges
NPR’s step may show noncom radio its next financial opportunity
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Community Broadcaster: Urgent Action
Stations have a big to-do list to prepare for the national EAS test
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Community Broadcaster: Reopening Radio
Stations have much to consider when it comes to welcoming back staff and guests
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Community Broadcaster: New Radio Filing Is Here
The FCC opens the gates for noncommercial radio in November
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Community Broadcaster: Hidden Figures
The movement for pay transparency benefits stations and candidates
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Community Broadcaster: How Stations Fight the Virus
Report sheds light on community radio’s pandemic service
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Community Broadcaster: Vaccines and Impact
Community radio must be included in President Biden’s vaccine education planning
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Community Broadcaster: Is OnlyFans Music’s Next Royalty Model?
The latest SoundCloud proposal prompts conversation on artists and equity
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Community Broadcaster: Things Fall Apart
A nonprofit media outlet’s implosion offers leadership lessons
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Community Broadcaster: Unspoken
Love him or not, the late Rush Limbaugh is an example of radio’s real...
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Community Broadcaster: Has Radio Done Enough to Fix its Racist Past?
While many stations have stepped up, it’s time to address history
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Community Broadcaster: DJing the Generational Divide
Radio must consider how Millennials and Gen-Z hear hosts
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Community Broadcaster: Distant Tension
How can stations maintain a productive work culture remotely?
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Community Broadcaster: How Biden Helps Radio
Four ways the Biden/Harris administration can engage with local broadcasters
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Community Broadcaster: Off-Air
“The Daily”’s scandal reminds community radio about the value of trust
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Community Broadcaster: Making Sense of Chaos
What can a small community radio broadcaster do when breaking news is the priority?
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Community Broadcaster: Diversity Was Radio’s Story of the Year
From scandals to inspiring efforts, noncommercial radio was defined by equity in 2020
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Community Broadcaster: Difference Makers
Community radio deserves your year-end donation
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Community Broadcaster: Taking Chances
Stations’ diversity puzzles may require fresh thinking
Roots of Radio
Honoring the Rollicking Radio Revolution Led by WBCN
An award-winning documentary is honoring the role that radio plays in fighting for justice...
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Coalition Calls for Day of Action for Diversity in Public Media
Nov. 10 to be recognized as a day for reflection, learning and action
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Community Broadcaster: Inclusive Service Is the Future
Urban alternative’s spotlight shows it is time for radio to act on diversity
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Community Broadcaster: Four Election Day Issues to Avoid
What radio needs to be aware of in its campaign coverage
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Community Broadcaster: Mask Off
Local disputes over face coverings offer chances for radio to intervene
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Community Broadcaster: Tuned Out
A new report details journalism declines, and community radio opportunity
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Community Broadcaster: Correct the Record
How can stations best educate before Election Day?
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Community Broadcaster: Why Look Away?
Radio’s latest harassment controversies prompt questions about our acceptance of internal problems
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Community Broadcaster: Devices for Democracy
Stations’ political files are more important than we realize
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Community Broadcaster: Turned Up
How can a music station respond to today’s cultural explosion?
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Community Broadcaster: Try Harder
It’s time for public media to end its bad-faith gesturing over diversity, act, and...
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Community Broadcaster: Rest in Peace
How can community radio best reflect community sentiment and the George Floyd case?
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Community Broadcaster: Under the Influence
On foreign actors in the noncommercial media world
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Community Broadcaster: Four Zoom Tips for Community Radio
Our social distancing does not need to be completely distant
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Community Broadcaster: Remote Forever
If social media giants can do it, why can’t we?
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Community Broadcaster: Underwriting’s Murder Hornet
Just when underwriting was tough, a new case strikes fear
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Community Broadcaster: #GivingTuesday and Radio
2020’s celebration is here. Are you ready?
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Community Broadcaster: Does Music Die?
College and community radio’s long tradition of in-studio performances may need to change