Radio

Roma radio presenter Szandi Minzari and co-host Melanie Nagy are both divorced, single mothers who speak about taboo issues in Hungary's Roma community.

A new Roma radio station gets people talking about taboo issues in Hungary

The Roma are Hungary’s largest ethnic minority, making up close to 10% of the population. Radio Dikh, a new radio station, aims to change perceptions of the Roma community in Hungary, where they have faced decades of stigma and discrimination.

A new Roma radio station gets people talking about taboo issues in Hungary
Rush Limbaugh with Donald Trump

The power of conservative talk radio

The power of conservative talk radio
A market is shown in Tlaxiaco, Mexico, with vendors and shoppers.

Photos: Welcome to Tlaxiaco, the small Mexican city where 'Roma' star Yalitza Aparicio grew up

Photos: Welcome to Tlaxiaco, the small Mexican city where 'Roma' star Yalitza Aparicio grew up
WMMT-FM DJ Sylvia Ryerson.

The radio show connecting prisoners to family and friends

The radio show connecting prisoners to family and friends
This is a black and white image of a profile of Harvey Weinstein from 2012. In the space next to his face, text says "The Harvey Effect: How his fall led millions of women to talk about workplace harassment."

Sexual harassment at work is a global problem. Now, the world is finally talking about it.

Sexual harassment at work is a global problem. Now, the world is finally talking about it.
Alexis Sinduhije, Samantha Power and Bryan Rich at the Committee to Protect Journalists awards in 2004

Burundi exile to US's Samantha Power: 'You shake the hand of the killers'

He used to be friends with Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the United Nations. But now a former Burundian journalist is sanctioned by Washington for advocating violence.

Burundi exile to US's Samantha Power: 'You shake the hand of the killers'
Islamic State has expanded its propaganda program into English language radio

Thanks for listening to ISIS radio in English

ISIS moves to update its fighters with reports in their own languages.

Thanks for listening to ISIS radio in English
Danny Schechter—journalist, author, activist, social critic, Emmy-winning TV producer and "News Dissector" at Boston's WBCN-FM in the early 1970s—died March 19 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 72.

A goodbye...and thanks...to the 'News Dissector'

Danny Schechter "the News Dissector" made a long career of mixing journalism with outrage and activism. For The World's environment editor Peter Thomson, he was the inspritation —and springboard — for a life in public radio.

A goodbye...and thanks...to the 'News Dissector'
Eric Goldberg

Presenting the new sound of PRI's The World

The familiar song that starts PRI's The World won't be quite as familiar today. Our signature tune is getting an update after 18 years, and composer Eric Goldberg explains how he gave a fresh sound to our theme.

Presenting the new sound of PRI's The World
Soldiers in the production booth during a talk show at Galey Tzahal, Israel Army Radio’s news talk channel.

Here's how Israel gets its music and news — from teenaged soldiers

The radio stations that dominate Israel's airwaves have one thing in common: They're run by Army Radio, which supplies the country with its most popular news and music channels. That means young recruits are supplying Israelis with some of their biggest and most important stories.

Here's how Israel gets its music and news — from teenaged soldiers
Reconstruction in Gaza is only just beginning

How radio became a 'lifeline' in Gaza

As Gazans try to recover from this summer's war with Israel, some are turning to a local station called Radio Alwan to get information, trade stories and tips and get educated about subjects ranging from PTSD to where aid drops are happening.

How radio became a 'lifeline' in Gaza
Story Story producer Xoxa Isha recording dialogue on location.

It's not just a soap opera, it's a 'radio movie'

Soaps aren't anything new in most parts of the world, but a long-running Nigerian radio show called "Story, Story" uses the techniques of film to create an immersive, realistic radio drama. The popular show also helps spread public service messages to a wide audience.

It's not just a soap opera, it's a 'radio movie'
A boy looks at posters issued by the Liberian government warning against Ebola at Duwala market in Monrovia.

Liberia's hottest hip-hop station has all the latest Ebola music and news

One of Liberia's most popular hip-hop stations is taking its young audience and the Ebola crisis seriously. Hott FM is quickly becoming Monrovia's best source for 24/7 Ebola coverage — through both news updates and the hottest songs. Have a listen.

Liberia's hottest hip-hop station has all the latest Ebola music and news
Casey Kasem poses with his Radio Icon Award at the 2003 Radio Music Awards, at the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 27, 2003.

Remembering radio host Casey Kasem and his Arab American roots

Radio DJ Casey Kasem was born Kamal Amin Kasem, the son of Lebanese immigrants. Kasem is perhaps best known for his weekly radio show, American Top 40. But, we want to remember Kasem for his Arab American roots and activism within that community.

Remembering radio host Casey Kasem and his Arab American roots
SoundWorks

SoundWorks is coming to a headset near you

Today, we introduce SoundWorks, PRI's new podcasting network. It features a set of PRI personalities who will expose and explore issues that are shaping both daily life and global trends.

SoundWorks is coming to a headset near you