In 1938, one radio broadcast made Americans think the world was ending: The incredible true story behind the 'War of the Worlds' panic

A 1938 radio drama adaptation of The War of the Worlds caused confusion among listeners. Many Americans believed they were ...
Radio World

Preserving Radio Broadcast History: What’s In Your Treasure Trove?

Surprising as it may seem, precious items that represent our nation’s broadcast history have been rescued at the last minute — often from the trash bin. It can happen for various reasons, from a lack ...
The Conversation

100 years of radio in Africa: from propaganda to people’s power

Radio is thriving across Africa. Exact figures are difficult to come by because audience research differs across countries. But studies estimate radio listenership to be between 60% and 80% of the ...