Jeremy Cordeaux goes LIVE from the dining room table with Ian Smith and Andrew Fraser from the Historical Radio Society of Australia. This nostalgic and insightful episode uncovers the origins of radio in Australia, the brilliance of vintage radio design, the future of streaming, and what we lose when we stop repairing and start replacing. With rare stories from behind the mic and inside the cabinet, this is a must-listen for lovers of radio, tech history, and Aussie innovation. What you'll hear; History of Australian radio from Jack Hume’s dining room to commercial networks. Behind the scenes of the State Library radio exhibition. Impact of the 1975 Lima Declaration on Aussie manufacturing. Fascinating stories of AWA, Scharnberg Strauss, and Empire State radios. Decline of radio repair culture and rise of disposable tech. Role of tariffs and globalisation in industry collapse. Discussion on modern streaming and the future of broadcasting. Interactive museum activities for kids and families. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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