The Radio Kid's Rant! 32: Helping Those in Need

The Radio Kid updates us as their transition to Serena continues. But a frustrating aspect of this process, is not always being able to receive the help that they need. That is what this rant is mainly about.

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Clearing the Static 1638

We open the show with a lot of feedback on a variety of issues from listeners in Nashville, Rochester, Modesto and Springfield. Then, we discuss a change in plans for the old KPLU in Tacoma, as it has been purchased by a new local group wanting to keep the NPR News and Jazz format as is. Also, we review the new online Me Music service which leads to a broader discussion of the Me TV Classic TV network. Finally, we touch on the new all 80s station that has come to Tulsa.

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The Radio Kid's Rant! 31: Sounds of the Farmers' Market

This time, The Radio Kid is on location at the Oswego Farmers' Market.

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Clearing the Static 1637

This time, we open by noting the tragic suicide death of New York state Assemblyman and radio talk show host Bill Nojay. Later, we stay in NY to talk about a new Variety Hits format in Utica, which leads to a broader discussion of why it seems markets like Utica get more innovative radio formats than larger markets like Syracuse. Then, we talk about Ben comming to Bend, Oregon. I Am Country is a new tag line produly being used by an AM station in Gainesville, Florida. A new Beautiful Music format in Michigan turns out to be a stunt. Commercial Classical is gone from the Santa Rose airwaves, we discuss reasons why, and how the format could possibly have been saved. Lastly, we acknowledge the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, and its impact on the radio community specifically. It's all here on this edition of CTS.

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The Radio Kid's Rant! 30: Key LGBT Rights Advocates

This time, The Radio Kid pays tribute to four people whom they feel have been instrumental in obtaining more rights and recognition for the LGBT community.

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CTS Extra 42: Jake Longwell Interview

For this CTS Extra, The Radio Kid interviews CTS co-host and producer Jake Longwell, as September 2016 marks 20 years of professional radio broadcasting for him. You'll hear Jake recall some of those early memories, and you'll learn about the various chapters in his career thus far. This is a three hour presentation, broken up into three one hour segments.

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Clearing the Static 1636

This week, we spend much of the hour discussing developments at Upstate Radio Group, the former Finger Lakes Radio Group. Many changes have taken place there, and we discuss them all, from the rebranding of the company to some format changes on their Finger Lakes FM music stations. Also, we touch on developments in Nashville, Modesto, Honolulu, Montpelier, Vermont and Hamilton, Ontario.

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