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The history and continuing relevance of AM radio

The National Capital Radio and Television Museum in Bowie, Md., is home to radios dating back to the 1920s.
Emily Jan
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The National Capital Radio and Television Museum in Bowie, Md., is home to radios dating back to the 1920s.

This episode originally aired on June 12, 2023.

AM radio once dominated the airwaves before being overtaken by FM.

In recent years, it has become a bastion of conservative and sports talk. However, when automakers announced they were going to remove it from new vehicles, it raised concerns by those still served by the signal.

We’ll discuss the history and continuing relevance of AM radio.

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