If video didn’t kill the radio star, did the algorithm? Well, it’s complicated. In the finale of "Who Listens to the Radio?" we unravel the medium’s resilience amidst the internet and podcast revolution. Industry experts Benjamin Law, Wendy Har

Episode 5: Voices Carry

Mar 5th, 2024 30m 44s

Radio has always been great at bringing people together. But while the earliest programming was designed to get everyone listening over time, radio also created places for communities to hold their own conversations. From the early days of pira

Episode 4: I Just Called to Say I Love You

Mar 5th, 2024 26m 9s

Talkback has something for everyone. Listeners relish hearing themselves (and people like them) on the radio. Politicians appreciate direct access to voters, while high-profile presenters bask in the attention. However, it wasn't always a radio

Episode 3: Wired for Sound

Mar 5th, 2024 27m 21s

The 1950s witnessed a seismic collision between teenagers and the portable transistor, triggering a youthquake that forever reshaped radio. Armed with newfound influence, Disc jockeys unleashed non-stop rock and roll to voracious music fans. Th

Episode 2: Golden Years

Mar 5th, 2024 29m 41s

As we emerged from the Great Depression, radio became the heartbeat of the nation. By 1937, a mere 15 years after its official launch in Australia, radio claimed pride of place in two of every three homes. These were the Golden Years, when fami

Episode 1: Transmission Statement

Mar 5th, 2024 32m 44s

Step back to the dawn of the 20th century. Radio was emerging as a marvel of maritime communication but would soon become the first form of home entertainment, reflecting and shaping Australian culture. Episode one of Who Listens to the Radio? 

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Welcome to NFSA's Who Listens to the Radio

Feb 12th, 2024 1m 29s

Radio is the ultimate survivor – it adapts and evolves, all while amplifying voices, accompanying us on our commute, and soundtracking our lives. From crystal sets to podcasts, we’re a nation of audiophiles – so join NFSA CEO Patrick McIntyre a

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