What is another word for public radio?

Pronunciation: [pˈʌblɪk ɹˈe͡ɪdɪˌə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Public radio is a term that refers to radio stations that are supported by the public and focus on providing educational, informative and entertaining content. It is also known as community radio, non-commercial radio, and listener-supported radio. Non-commercial radio refers to radio programming that is not driven by commercial interests, but rather focuses on providing content that is of interest to its audience. Community radio stations focus on the local community and provide content that is of interest to the community. Lastly, listener-supported radio describes radio stations that are supported by donations from their listeners rather than advertising revenue. These terms are often used interchangeably with public radio to describe stations that prioritize public service over commercial interests.

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Famous quotes with Public radio

  • The Corporation for Public Broadcasting distributes an annual appropriation that we provide in accordance with a statutory formula, the vast majority of which goes directly to public radio and television stations.
    Earl Blumenauer
  • But sadly, one of the problems with being on public radio is that people tend to think you're being sincere all the time.
    Ira Glass
  • One reason I do the live shows - and the monthly speeches at public radio stations - is to remind myself that people hear the show, that it has an audience, that it exists in the world. It's so easy to forget that.
    Ira Glass
  • I was working as an art and tech researcher in '84. At that time there had been a small government program of assistance for artists for at least three or four years. I was working with Super 8 film then. And video in '85 and public radio in the early '80s.
    Francesca da Rimini
  • I get younger people who watch Conan or The Daily Show, but before that it was mostly people who knew me from public radio. Those people are kind of old.
    Sarah Vowell

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