In Episode 2, we travel back to the Richmond of the 80s and 90s, a time of experimentation and pushing the boundaries in local art, music, and independent radio. We hear from radio pirates in Richmond and beyond who were bucking the FCC’s corporate controlled media and how their actions inspired a growing movement to put the public back into “public airwaves.” We also learn more about what inspired WRIR co-founder Christopher Maxwell’s personal radio journey, from his days in “bargain basement AM radio” to his first attempts to start his own community radio station.

Original air date: April 4, 2025

Also airing on WRIR-LP 97.3 FM every First Friday at 9am right after Democracy Now! Stream every First Friday at wrir.org

Ver todos los episodios