Budget cuts threaten the future of Amsterdam-based Radio Dabanga, which has served as an information lifeline for Sudanese people about their war-torn country.
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‘Broadcasting’ has its roots in agriculture. Here’s how it made its way into media
The word ‘broadcasting’ dates back centuries, and originally described a method of sowing seeds. But it took on a new meaning with the rise of radio in the 1920s.
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Opinion: ‘The Shipping Forecast’ reminds us of the power of the human voice
For a century, the BBC has broadcast the weather report for the seas around the UK. “The Shipping Forecast” has informed and lulled generations who tune in to hear it.
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A radio station is now playing Beyoncé’s country song after an outcry from fans
A fan said he emailed KYKC in Oklahoma and was told KYKC doesn’t play Beyoncé, as it is a country radio station. The station said it did not yet have access to the song.
