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Connections

Is radio still relevant? Trust, access, and the future of news

In advance of World Radio Day, we take a hard look at the future of radio: from its role in building public trust; its value to underrepresented communities; and its unique power as one of the last free, accessible news platforms.

We also explore radio’s role in music discoverability and a shared space for storytelling and performance.

As audiences move to digital and private platforms, does terrestrial radio still matter? And what can radio’s greatest moments teach us about the future of the medium?

Guest host Veronica Volk leads a discussion with industry experts:

Veronica Volk is executive producer and director of podcast strategy for WXXI Public Media.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
Julie Williams is an associate producer for "Connections with Evan Dawson." She started at WXXI in 2019 and has been working on Connections since 2022.