{"id":65427,"date":"2026-02-23T08:11:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=65427"},"modified":"2026-02-23T08:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:11:02","slug":"radio-waves-origins-of-pris-the-world-hona-ghazza-and-vatican-radio-at-95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2026\/02\/radio-waves-origins-of-pris-the-world-hona-ghazza-and-vatican-radio-at-95\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Waves: Origins of PRI’s The World, Hona Ghazza, and Vatican Radio at 95"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio<\/h2>\n

Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s<\/em> Radio Waves<\/em>, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.\u00a0<\/strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many thanks to SWLing Post<\/em> contributors Richard Cuff, Carlos Latuff, and David Iurescia for the following tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How The World launched 30 years ago ‘to connect Americans to the rest of the globe’ (WGBH)<\/a><\/h2>\n

For three decades, The World, the public radio program from GBH and PRX, has crossed time zones to tell the stories that matter. For 30 years, it has delivered captivating global journalism \u2014 the first of its kind, and still the only program dedicated to bringing international news to U.S. public radio audiences every day.<\/p>\n

Marco Wermen, host of the World, joined GBH\u2019s All Things Considered\u2019s Arun Rath to celebrate the milestone anniversary. This is a lightly edited transcript of their conversation. [Continue reading…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

New Radio Station Breaks the Silence from Gaza Ruins (SAFA News Agency)<\/a><\/h2>\n

From the rubble of a territory that has endured years of siege and devastation, a new independent radio station has begun broadcasting once again, offering a voice to residents after a prolonged blackout of local media. For the first time in over two years, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip can tune in to Hona Ghazza, meaning Here Gaza, on FM radio, a milestone in communication after all 23 local stations were destroyed during Israel\u2019s genocidal war.<\/p>\n

Broadcasting from makeshift studios and supported by collaborations between local media groups and university centres, the station is designed to serve as more than just a source of music or news. [Continue reading…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Vatican Radio at 95: English Africa Service approaches 76 Years (Vatican News)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Founded in 1931 by Guglielmo Marconi at the request of Pope Pius XI and placed under the guidance of the Jesuits, Vatican Radio continues its global service. For its part, the English Africa Service has been broadcasting to the continent for 76 years<\/p>\n

12 February 2026 marks the 95th anniversary of Vatican Radio, a pioneering voice in global broadcasting and one of the Church\u2019s most historic media institutions.<\/p>\n

Established on 12 February 1931 by Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy, at the request of Pope Pius XI, Vatican Radio began its mission with the first papal radio message. This event began a new era in the Church\u2019s use of modern communication to proclaim the Gospel. [Continue reading…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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