About this episode

The episode explores the founding of Fisk University’s radio station and includes local news updates.

Newly digitized archives show how Fisk University’s radio station was founded in a time of openness to revolutionary ideas. Plus the local news for May 8, 2026 and Amy Grant. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public Radio Host/producer: Nina Cardona Editor: LaTonya Turner Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Megan Jones and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

People in this episode

Host: Nina Cardona

Topics covered

• Fisk University
• radio history
• local news
• Amy Grant
• revolutionary ideas

Keywords

• Fisk University
• radio station
• local news
• Amy Grant
• archives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fisk University, WPLN, WNXP

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