Illustrated Radio Listening Reports

by Carlos Latuff

In my 36 years as a cartoonist, I’ve seen my work reproduced all over the world, but I must admit I was surprised to see one of my Illustrated Radio Listening Reports published by ABC Television in Kathmandu, Nepal.

https://abcnews.com.np/chinese-spokesperson-criticizes-philippine-defense-department-statement/

What caught my attention was the fact that the topic of the illustrated report had nothing to do with the TV channel’s article. The report covered the Chinese government’s reaction to statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaishi regarding Taiwan, whereas the article dealt with Chinese government criticism of a statement from the Philippine Department of Defense. In any case, even though it was used out of its original context, it’s interesting to see the reach of the *SWLing Post* and these Illustrated Radio Listening Reports.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (November 17, 2025)

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! ?