Radio
When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen ― Ernest Hemingway
image by: oxlock
HWN Recommends
Traditional Radio Faces a Grim Future, New Study Says
A new study published today by the head of New York University’s Steinhart Music Business Program casts a sobering outlook on the future of terrestrial radio...
In the 30-page report, Larry Miller argues that traditional radio has failed to engage with Generation Z — people born after 1995 — and that its influence and relevance will continue to be subsumed by digital services unless it upgrades. Key points made in the study include:
*Generation Z, which is projected to account for 40% of all consumers in the U.S. by 2020, shows little interest in traditional media, including radio, having grown up in an on-demand digital environment;
*AM/FM radio is in…
Resources
As Low-Power Local Radio Rises, Tiny Voices Become a Collective Shout
Low-power nonprofit FM stations are the still, small voices of media. They whisper out from basements and attics, and from miniscule studios and on-the-fly live broadcasts like KBFG’s. They have traditionally been rural and often run by churches; many date to the early 2000s, when the first surge of federal licenses were issued. But in the last year, a diverse new wave of stations has arrived in urban America,,,
Live From the Inside: A Radio Show Run by Psychiatric Patients
I know from the experience with Radio Colifata that people on the outside want to listen, just as much as people on the inside want to share. We are naturally curious. How thick (or thin) is the wall that separates us?
Mental Health on Air: How Radio is Getting Teens Talking About Mental Health in Malawi and Tanzania
n much of Africa, mental health is a taboo issue that is simply not talked about — to the detriment of many people, and youth especially. But in Malawi and Tanzania, radio is getting young people talking about mental health.
Oprah just dumped Dr. Oz's radio show
Oprah, the woman who put Dr. Oz on the map, is now ending his radio spot on Harpo.
Traditional Radio Faces a Grim Future, New Study Says
“Unless the industry is set to make peace with a long and inevitable decline, radio needs to invest in strong and compelling digital services,” the report concludes. “If it does, radio can look forward to a robust future built on the strong foundation it already has in the marketplace leveraging the medium’s great reach, habitual listenership, local presence and brands. If it doesn’t, radio risks becoming a thing of the past, like the wax cylinder or 78 RPM record – fondly remembered but no longer relevant to an audience that has moved on.”
Health Report
The Health Report appeals to both specialist and mainstream audiences by applying a broad definition of health, and seeing health and medicine within social, scientific and political contexts. Presented by Dr Norman Swan, the program covers wide-ranging topics and issues, among them: cancer, endocrinology, epidemiology, exercise, gastroenterology, gynaecology, health education, mental health, nutrition, obstetrics, paediatrics, physiotherapy, and rheumatology.
Radio Health Journal
Radio Health Journal is an energetic, entertaining, highly-produced, contemporary radio magazine with two major stories weekly. Each week, Radio Health Journal features interviews with guests that have expertise and real-world experience regarding current issues in health and medicine.
Therapeutics Education Collaboration
Welcome to the home of one of the top (typically in the top 5) medical podcasts in Canada. The podcasts are presented by James McCormack and Michael Allan. We try to promote healthy skepticism and critical thinking and most of the podcasts are presented in a case-based approach. We also try to inject some humour into the whole process to make the learning more interesting.
Doctor Radio
Real Doctors, Real People.
Healthcare NOW radio
HealthcareNOWradio.com is an Internet radio station operated and produced as part of Answers Media Network. The station offers interviews, commentary, discussions and speeches from industry leaders in healthcare and health information technology. Listen on any device 24/7.
Medical Discovery News
Bridging the world of medical discovery and you.
RadioMD
The nation's top physicians, healthy-eating pioneers, and fitness experts join us to answer YOUR health questions.
ReachMD
ReachMD, an innovative communications company, provides thought-provoking medical news and information to healthcare practitioners. Established to help increasingly time-constrained medical providers stay abreast of new research, treatment protocols and continuing education requirements, ReachMD delivers innovative and informative radio programming via XM Satellite Radio Channel 157 and online streaming developed by doctors for doctors.
Achieve Radio
Achieve Radio was created in 2002 as an internet radio station to broadcast talk shows. As such, we are in the entertainment business: part of the media, if you will. Achieve Radio specializes in radio talk shows that focus on personal achievement, health, growth, or success in some way. We air shows that present alternative views, alternative lifestyles, and alternative motivations.
Dr. Bob Martin
Live and Archived Programs
Drug Truth Network
The Drug Truth Network (DTN) is a media production organization dedicated to exposing the fraud, misdirection, and wastefulness of the war on drugs.
Go Vegan Radio
"GO VEGAN with BOB LINDEN"...The Planet's First and Only Commercial Vegan Radio Show!
Health Professional Radio
With staff in both the medical field and information technology, Health Professional Radio is promoting awareness on healthcare issues for health professionals.
Health Radio
Launched in November 2012 Health Radio is a 24/7 online radio station that talks on the topic of health and wellness. With a loyal audience of hundreds of thousands of listeners, Health Radio has grown to become the one of the largest streaming health radio sites in the world.
HealthyLife.Net
HealthyLife.Net is an all positive 24/7 Internet Radio Network airing topics you want to hear by over 40 seasoned TV, film, radio and national lecturer hosts to help you have a happy, healthy life.
Intelligent Medicine with Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Intelligent Medicine with Dr. Ronald Hoffman, is the longest-running M.D.-hosted health show on syndicated radio.
NPR
Listen to recent audio stories on health.
Progressive Radio Network
PRN: The #1 Internet Radio Station for Progressive Minds.
The Frankie Boyer Show
Frankie is an impassioned voice for everyone searching for useful insights and information on traditional and alternative approaches to lifestyle, healthcare and wellbeing.
To Your Good Health Radio
The show offers a LIVE, no holds barred, cutting edge approach to achieving optimal health. Dr. Friedman interviews world-renowned doctors, celebrities, sports figures and New York Times bestselling authors who all share one common goal — being healthy in the sickest developed country in the world… good ole USA.
Zorba Paster on Your Health
Laughter''s the best medicine! Each week, family doc Zorba Paster and sidekick Tom Clark team up with callers for an hour of upbeat, entertaining talk about healthy living.
Introducing Stitches!
Your Path to Meaningful Connections in the World of Health and Medicine
Connect, Collaborate, and Engage!
Coming Soon - Stitches, the innovative chat app from the creators of HWN. Join meaningful conversations on health and medical topics. Share text, images, and videos seamlessly. Connect directly within HWN's topic pages and articles.