Radio
The radio station giving a voice to the mental health movement
Tune in, turn up — Diversity Radio is a community-driven platform that gives people the chance to discuss, share and solve their struggles.
Written by: Emily Reynolds
The underground station reviving pirate radio in NYC
Save The Lot — Since 2016, The Lot has been live streaming 24/7 DJ sets from a reclaimed shipping container in Brooklyn – but it’s now being threatened with closure.
Written by: Jonathan Turton
Inside the first radio network made for, and by, refugees
The real story — After arriving in Europe in 2014, Larry Macauley has been trying to raise awareness of the struggles faced by migrants – starting up a trailblazing online platform for Germany’s refugee communities.
Written by: Asher Kessler
The podcast connecting people through the power of secrets
How to make it on your own — When Lea Thau’s life fell apart, she decided to open herself up to the world by starting Strangers, a podcast with a simple goal: connecting lives through the art of storytelling.
Written by: Iris Mansour
The radio station in Kinshasa where homeless teens run the show
A sanctuary for homeless youth — When director Rowan Pybus was commissioned to make a film in Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital of Kinshasa, he found a vibrant city marred by child poverty. His virtual reality film reveals the inspirational radio project seeking to change the way homeless youth in the city’s slums are seen.
Written by: Charlotte Irwin
Stretch & Bobbito: The story of hip hop’s greatest tastemakers
Radio that changed lives — From Nas to Jay Z, Eminem to Notorious B.I.G., some of the biggest rappers got their start on an independent, underground radio show in the middle of the night. Now its story is finally getting the recognition it deserves.
Written by: Cian Traynor
This American Life’s Stephanie Foo on how learning to fail is the key to success
Embrace your mistakes — Stephanie Foo got her dream job by being really good at failing. Today she’s a producer at This American Life, a weekly public radio show hosted by Ira Glass, and quite possibly the best storytelling podcast in the world.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Get to know KEXP: the indie radio station putting out sweet in-studio sessions
Independent radio at its best — KEXP is a college radio station churning out first class videos of live performances - giving vital support to independent artists.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
DIY radio station Follow Me are bringing independent music to Russia's unsuspecting ears
The Digital Radio Duo — Russian radio DJs Tatyana Andrianova and Mihail Rezvan are championing new independent music in Moscow and beyond.
Written by: Tom Fenwick
Stephanie Foo's podcast playlist
Stories for your ears — In Huck 50, Stephanie Foo told us about her journey from aspiring journalist to public radio producer, spurred on by a love of great stories. When we asked her about her favourite individual shows and podcasts, she was more than happy to share.
Written by: HUCK HQ
This American Life's Stephanie Foo landed her dream job by embracing failure
Things I Learned Along the Way — Huck’s Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we’ll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Stephanie Foo tells how she got her dream job - as a producer at This American Life - by being really good at failing.
Written by: Andrea Kurland
Shouting from the rooftops
How London Pirate Radio changed the sound of a nation — Exhibition looks at the legacy of London's pirate radio stations and how they fostered vibrant subcultures by bringing new music to the airwaves.
Written by: Megan White