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Radio Re-Volt hopes to start a revolution

Have you ever wanted to run your own radio station? Play the songs you want? Say the things you want to say? Now you can, thanks to a radio revolution underway in Minneapolis. The Walker Art Center has organized a group of artists and free radio advocates to teach people how to run their own low wattage micro-radio stations. "Radio Re-Volt" is designed, in part, to widen access to the local airwaves and raise awareness of the growing media consolidation in America.

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Bob Edwards leaves NPR for satellite radio network

Veteran National Public Radio announcer Bob Edwards, pushed in March from his "Morning Edition" post, is leaving to host a new interview program on XM Satellite Radio. The new program will begin airing on Oct. 4.

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Rich history of radio

Once the common experience for Americans, radio listening has become much more fragmented. In a lively new history of radio, a communications scholar traces the changes and impact of the medium.

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Bob Edwards on Edward R. Murrow and Red Barber

Edward R. Murrow's impact on the world of broadcast journalism didn't end with radio. After World War II he moved over to television, where he had a similarly impressive career. In his new book, "Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism," former Morning Edition Host Bob Edwards pointed out that while there was the high Murrow of "See it Now" and "Harvest of Shame," there was also the low Murrow, best embodied by his celebrity tabloid program "Person to Person." Edwards spoke about his book and Murrow's career recently at Macalester College in St. Paul. We also have a special bonus segment featuring excerpts from Edwards' conversations with broadcasting legend Red Barber.

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Bob Edwards

A familiar baritone voice left the National Public Radio airwaves on April 30. Bob Edwards ended his twenty-five year stint hosting Morning Edition and is moving on to other things. He'll continue on at public radio as a senior correspondent, and he's also embarked on a book tour. The book, "Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism," describes how Murrow, who had no experience as a reporter, single-handedly created the modern-day newscast. Bob Edwards' book tour made a stop at St. Paul's Macalester College in May as part of Minnesota Public Radio's Broadcast Journalist Series. He reflected on his time at Morning Edition, on his book and on the current state of the medium Edward R. Murrow helped to define.

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Spanish-language station reaches out to rural Hispanic population

Minnesota's Spanish speaking residents are often underserved by media. But that's no longer the case in rural Long Prairie, where a Spanish language radio program airs every Sunday.

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The amateur spirit

Kurt Andersen, host of the public radio program "Studio 360," speaks about the amateur spirit. Andersen spoke last spring as part of MPR's Broadcast Journalist Series.

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Inside NPR news

National Public Radio's ombudsman answers your questions about coverage of the war, ethics, and protests on Middle East coverage.

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A visit to the Sugar Shop

Twenty-five years ago this month KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio hit the airwaves for the first time. It's provided an eclectic mixture of music, and news ever since. The DJ's are volunteers. Lolly Obeda, host of "The Sugar Shop" has been on the air for almost 20 years.

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Telling American stories

When you feel like you're listening to a story about a quirky neighbor, chances are you're listening to This American Life. Host Ira Glass joins Katherine Lanpher to talk about creating a different style of radio.

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