About this episode
This episode discusses the potential closure of community radio station 2SER due to funding issues and pays tribute to broadcaster James Valentine.
Community radio station 2SER could be off the air within months, after the withdrawal of long-standing university funding. In this episode of Fourth Estate, we examine how the station reached this point — from the timeline of key decisions to growing concerns from staff, volunteers and alumni about transparency and leadership. Former 2SER Program Director and Fourth Estate host Anthony Dockrill joins us to unpack what’s gone wrong — and whether the station can still be saved. We also pay tribute to beloved broadcaster James Valentine, who has died aged 64. We reflect on his remarkable career across radio, television and music, and the legacy he leaves behind, with former colleagues Sarah Macdonald and Mark Humphries. We'd love to hear from you and 2SER needs you! Head to love2SER.com and tell us your thoughts, or email us at fourthestate@2ser.com. You can also tweet us at @fourthestateau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guests: Sarah Macdonald, Mark Humphries
Topics covered
- community radio
- funding issues
- broadcasting
- media legacy
- journalism
Keywords
- 2SER
- James Valentine
- transparency
- leadership
- Anthony Dockrill
- staff concerns
- alumni
- broadcasting career
- media legacy
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