This Day in Alaska History-February 20th, 1916
AM Radio Fights to Keep Its Spot on US Car Dashboards
DIMMITT, TEXAS — The number of AM radio stations in the United States is dwindling. Over the decades, mainstream broadcasters have moved to the FM band — especially music stations — to take advantage of FM’s superior audio fidelity. Now, there is a new threat to America’s remaining 4,000 AM stations. Some automakers want to kick […]
Cancer Silences Iconic American Voice of Conservative Radio
Rush Limbaugh, a polarizing radio commentator who single-handedly amplified the voice of American conservatism, has died. Limbaugh, who was 70, had been diagnosed with final stage lung cancer in February 2020. A day after he publicized his diagnosis, President Donald Trump announced during his State of the Union speech he was awarding the broadcaster the […]
Alaska Public Media Responds to Governor’s Vetoes
ANCHORAGE – Today, Governor Dunleavy announced significant vetoes to Alaska’s operating budget while making clear his intent to use the State of Alaska CARES ACT funding to support many vital services including public radio and television stations in Alaska. This funding is particularly needed at a time when Alaskans are relying on their local […]