The New York Times – Music:
A longtime BBC host, he traveled the world in search of artists his audience “didn’t know they wanted.” Then he took an unexpected turn into war reporting.
Category: Radio
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Bill Kurtis to Leave NPR’s ‘Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!’
The New York Times – Film:
As the irreverent quiz show’s judge and scorekeeper, Kurtis, a former news anchor known for his rich voice, has helped find comedy in current events since 2014.
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The Kid Mero, Now a Morning-Radio Motormouth
The New York Times – Music:
The podcast star from the Bronx is taking over the marquee a.m. slot on New York’s storied hip-hop station Hot 97. We rode along on his first day.
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An Infamous Australian Prison Held the Unexpected: A Record Collection
The New York Times – Music:
Pentridge Prison’s radio station played donated albums for its inmates. Twenty-six years after the site’s sale, a local shop has landed its vinyl.
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At Loyola Marymount’s KXLU, College Radio Keeps Its Cool
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Against the odds, campus broadcasts remain a space of discovery, for students and listeners alike. Especially at KXLU in Los Angeles.
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Pierre Robert, Philadelphia’s ‘Citizen’ D.J., Dies at 70
The New York Times – Music:
He became a stalwart of Philadelphia’s rock airwaves after moving from California, broadcasting a live show for more than 40 years.
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An Online Radio Station Where Everything Is Eclectic
The New York Times – Music:
Music played by D.J.s like Flo Dill on NTS encompasses obscure ambient tracks and timeworn dad rock. The approach has won it fans far beyond its London home.
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The Sean Combs Saga Is Catnip for Pop Culture Podcasts
The New York Times – Music:
The raids of Combs’s homes have been a primary topic on podcasts and radio shows that cover the Black entertainment world.