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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of IRIB World Service (February 18, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast.


Carlos notes:

Russia’s Lavrov warns against US strike on Iran, Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran, 15320 kHz

“…Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any new U.S. strike on Iran would have serious and adverse consequences.

Lavrov called for restraint, urging a solution that allows Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear program. He said Arab countries are also sending clear signals to Washington, calling for restraint to prevent an escalation of tensions, adding any move in that direction would be playing with fire.

Lavrov noted that U.S. strikes on Iran in June 2025 undermined the authority of the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. He also said those attacks carried real risks of a nuclear incident. His comments came amid a sharp rise in threatening rhetoric from Washington and a massive U.S. military buildup near and off the coast of Iran…”

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The Genesis of Carlos Latuff’s Illustrated Radio Listening Reports

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who writes:

The first time I thought about illustrating news I listened to on the radio, I was a kid, in the kitchen of my aunt’s apartment, I think in the 80s. From her Philco Transglobe receiver, I was informed that a sea lion had appeared on Copacabana beach, or something like that. I imagined what it would be like to draw that unusual event. But it remained just an idea; I never got around to drawing it.

The 20th century passed, and in 2019, I decided to rescue that childhood idea from the past. I made my first illustrated radio logbook:

This minilog would be the embryo of what I now call an “Illustrated Radio Listening Report.” A way to record, in illustration form, historical moments listened on the radio.

I hope to leave to those who come after me, research material, both on History and on radio. With this in mind, I’m making available here on SWLing Post this PDF with some of my illustrated reports of news captured by radio in 2025, related to climate change, a crucial theme of our times. This is my legacy as an artist AND radio enthusiast. Enjoy! ?

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of IRIB World Service (February 18, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast.


Carlos notes:

Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran (in Hebrew), 15320 kHz

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran (February 16, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast.


Carlos notes:

Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran (in Hausa and Dari)

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the IRIB World Service (February 13, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast.


Carlos notes:

Shamkhani: Our missile capabilities are non-negotiable. Voice of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 15135 kHz

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Rádio Nacional (February 13, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Rádio Nacional broadcast.


Carlos notes:

World Radio Day, Rádio Nacional, 11780 kHz

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Happy World Radio Day 2026: Celebrating 80 Years Since UN Radio’s First Broadcast

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares a reminder that today — February 13 — marks World Radio Day, celebrated each year on the anniversary of the moment United Nations Radio first went on the air 80 years ago.

This UN News article highlights radio’s enduring role as one of the world’s most accessible and resilient media platforms — capable of crossing borders, reaching remote communities, and delivering trusted information in times of crisis.

From conflict zones to rural villages, radio continues to inform, educate, and connect people in ways few other media can match. The article also reflects on the legacy of UN Radio and the broader importance of public-interest broadcasting in an increasingly fragmented media landscape.

For those of us in the SWL, amateur, and radio enthusiast communities, of course, none of this comes as a surprise. We know firsthand that radio is more than just a technology — it’s a lifeline, a cultural bridge, and often a quiet but powerful force for understanding across borders.

You can read the full UN article here:
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/02/1166947

Click here to check out the 2026 World Radio Day homepage.

Happy World Radio Day, friends!