Columns and Views
From the Editors
Happy Holidays From the Radio World Team
Here's how our RW staffers and contributors are celebrating the season
Guest Commentaries
The Fake AI Podcast Boom
It's "programmatic ad arbitrage dressed up as scale," writes Del Colliano
Roots of Radio
Show Us Your Mic Collection: Stan Coutant
His website features a wealth of microphone information and even sound
Promo Power
Without Risk, There’s no Reward
I’m a fan of on-air surprises that make audiences fall in love with radio...
Workbench
Mr. Potato Head Saves the Day
A starchy tuber might rescue you when you’ve got a busted bulb
Guest Commentaries
Why HD Radio Is Meant for India
As the country eyes digital radio, Xperi sees its IBOC model as a blueprint
Guest Commentaries
Hey Engineers: Put Your Ears to Good Use
Don't just play "audio by the numbers," writes Archie Stulc
Guest Commentaries
It Pays Off to Get In the Christmas Spirit
"Imaging and branding are the most efficient ways to own the season," writes Gary...
Roots of Radio
Show Us Your Mic Collection: Martin Biniasz
He strives to preserve Buffalo broadcast history
Roots of Radio
“End of the Road Radio” Enjoys a New Birth
WELY Radio is back on the air in Ely, Minn.
Guest Commentaries
Commentary: Broadcast Networks for the Next Era
New York Public Radio deploys Seeker SD-WAN
Guest Commentaries
What Does the DJI Drone Ban Mean for Us?
The company faces prohibition unless something changes in the next couple of weeks
Guest Commentaries
Where Is the Indian Digitization Story Going?
It is still unclear which national standard for digital radio will reign supreme
Reader's Forum
Letter: An Ode to the “First” WCSB
Gary McIntyre remembers Grahm Junior College's student radio station in Boston
Guest Commentaries
ElevenLabs Launches AI Voice Licensing Marketplace
Consent solves one problem, but commoditization creates another, writes Jon Accarrino
Guest Commentaries
UPS Plane Crash In Louisville Highlights EAS Failure
WXOX general manager says stations need their own emergency response plan
Guest Commentaries
Radio Excellence Meant a Commitment to Community
My memories of working in radio in the 1960s and ’70s
Reader's Forum
Letter: What About the Western Electric 640AA Mic?
Engineer Ben Dawson wonders about a condenser from the past
Guest Commentaries
AI Now Can Help Radio Compete in Video Advertising
Stations that master this are capturing ad dollars that used to go elsewhere
Reader's Forum
Letter: It’s Time to Look at AM Radio Power Increases
Ron Schacht writes that the increase in field intensity may help in cities
Roots of Radio
Show Us Your Mic Collection: John Schneider
He started collecting vintage microphones in the 1980s
Reader's Forum
Letter: Another Scary Station Story
Archie Stulc recalls an incident involving a 3 a.m. work call, a 5 kW...
Reader's Forum
Letter: SDRs Are Bringing Young People to Radio Magic
Mark Fine takes issue with Ira Wilner's view on software-defined radio listeners
Guest Commentaries
How AI Is Reshaping Radio and Podcasting
Human authenticity and transparency around AI usage will be key moving forward
Reader's Forum
Letter: The EV 635A Is *Almost* Indestructible
The mic met its match during the 2018 Paradise Fire
Reader's Forum
Letter: Support the Graveyard Stations
Jock Elliott writes that these local AM outlets are like mom-and-pop diners
Roots of Radio
Show Us Your Mic Collection: Pete Williams
The former NBC News correspondent is passionate about his RCA 44-BX
Reader's Forum
Letter: Dashing Through the Snow to Build a California FM
Mike and Teresa Worrall gave Chester its first FM service atop Keddie Peak
Reader's Forum
Letter: No, SDRs Haven’t Ruined DX’ing
Ron Fitch writes that it is about listening to distant stations regardless of apparatus
Reader's Forum
Letter: Without FM, My 2023 Tesla Will Be My Last
Hal Kneller asks if legislation needs to mandate both AM and FM in cars
Guest Commentaries
Is Military-Specific Radio Broadcasting Still Needed in 2025?
"Military radio stations are more than just entertainment providers for their bases"
Guest Commentaries
Here’s How San Francisco’s KQED Rebranded to Boost Listenership
"Radio doesn’t need to accept its demise," writes Ernesto Aguilar
Guest Commentaries
Audio Processing From a Musician’s Perspective
Music is fragile, so handle it with care
