Tag Archives: NPR

In Zimbabwe, “if you want to hear the truth…listen to Shortwave Radio Africa…listen to VOA”

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Thomas

This is a brilliant piece on the lack of press freedom in Zimbabwe and the importance of shortwave radio. It was broadcast yesterday on Weekend All Things Considered. Links to the show and audio are below. (Source: NPR) In Seke, … Continue reading →

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NPR explains space weather and the CME heading our way

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Thomas

I think this is one of the best, simple explanations of space weather that I’ve seen lately: (Source: NPR) Space weather, as it is called, originates with solar magnetic activity. The sun is a giant spinning ball of charged particles. … Continue reading →

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NPR: Voice Of America’s Role In Internet Age

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Thomas

(Source: NPR) Host Scott Simon speaks with David Ensor, who took over directorship of Voice of America last month. A longtime journalist for NPR, CNN and ABC News, his most recent post was in Afghanistan, where he was director for … Continue reading →

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NPR brings amateur radio spectrum threats to light

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Thomas

(Source: National Public Radio) Across Alabama, emergency communications systems fell silent this week when tornadoes knocked down antennas and cell phone towers. Amateur radio operators are helping to restore emergency communication in some of the areas hardest hit by the … Continue reading →

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NPR’s Bob Boilen on radio listening

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Thomas

I like Bob’s contemporary take on radio listening. Embrace old and new technologies: Here’s the thing. I have radios that pick up FM, AM and short wave signals, but I also have an IP, or internet radio, that picks up … Continue reading →

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NPR Explores Numbers Stations

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Thomas

This weekend, NPR’s Guy Raz interviewed Mark Stout, the official historian at the International Spy Museum. Their topic? Numbers stations. Click hear to go to NPR’s webpage, listen and/or read the full transcript. You can also download an MP3 audio file … Continue reading →

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Wind powered community radio in Southern Sudan

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Thomas

This week’s Living on Earth Broadcast featured an interview with Internews program director Deborah Ensor about bringing solar and wind energy to the region to power a new radio station in Southern Sudan. This story is a wonderful example of how … Continue reading →

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