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How local radio became a cultural meeting place again

Volunteer hosts are creating programming shaped by the communities around them.

How local radio became a cultural meeting place again. Volunteer hosts are creating programming shaped by the communities around them.

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Independent stations are giving volunteers the microphone and letting the schedule reflect local taste. A show can be personal, surprising and deeply useful.

Listening again becomes a way to feel connected to the people sharing your city.

Eli Parker
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