America needs public radio more than ever
August 20th is National Radio Day. Today is a good day to remember the vital role public radio plays in providing the information we all need to fully exercise our rights in our democracy. Free, over-the-air public radio broadcast signals cover nearly 99% of the nation's population. Public radio is the most easily accessed daily news source for audiences across the country and, sometimes, the by Margaret Sullivan two local newspapers close every week. And let's not forget that of those that remain, many have retreated behind paywalls.
