Podcast #336 – Educational Radio and the Beginnings of Public Radio

About this episode

This episode explores the history and origins of public radio in the United States, highlighting the role of educational institutions.

On this edition of the show, we explore public radio history, specifically the origins of public radio in the United States, including the important role played by college and university-based stations. Josh Shepperd joins to talk about his new book, Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting, which examines the intersections between […] The post Podcast #336 – Educational Radio and the Beginnings of Public Radio appeared first on Radio Survivor .

People in this episode

Guest: Josh Shepperd

Topics covered

• public radio history
• origins of public radio
• college radio
• educational radio
• broadcasting

Keywords

• public radio
• educational radio
• Josh Shepperd
• broadcasting history
• college radio

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Public Radio, college and university-based stations

Books & works: Shadow of the New Deal: The Victory of Public Broadcasting

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