Organizing democratic radio: issues in praxis

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Ideally, democratic communications systems such as community radio should extend democratic participation in society, increase the diversity of information presented and follow a democratic model of organization. The last of these three ideals may be the hardest to reach, in part because there are no set guidelines for how to run a community radio station. Decisions must be made about whether the station serves the community, or vice versa; who forms the radio's 'community'; to what extent the audiences will participate in program production; and who decides what is legitimate programming.

Radio broadcasting, Political aspects

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Cultural aspects of constraints on village education by radio

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Attempts at educating rural villagers in Ghana via radio failed because cultural factors were not taken into account. The manner in which villagers meet and communicate made the one-way aspect of radio unpopular. In addition, unrealistic broadcast times, poor technological facilities, and language barriers hampered efforts. Educators should focus on indigenous village communications systems, such as gathering villagers at traditionally accepted meeting places. Radio should play a secondary, supplemental role.

Education, Ghana, College radio stations, Education, Rural, Rural education

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'The whole nation is listening to you': The presentation of the self on a tabloid talk radio show

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The callers' experiences of participating on a tabloid talk radio show is presented. Callers have concerns about how they manage their self-presentation on-air and are tended to prioritize instrumental goals such as problem-solving or support-seeking.

Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Talk shows, Radio programs, Radio audiences

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