The advent of music streaming has long caused the decline of physical media, such as vinyls and CDs, and radio is experiencing a similar phenomenon. For a while, radio still had something going for it: It was an expected feature embedded in most cars. Now, Apple Carplay and other forms of Bluetooth listening have taken over, and many cars are being built without radio capabilities entirely, meaning radio is at an all-time listening low. Radio, which is something people can’t physically show off, doesn’t have the same overt social benefits as collectible media. In the past, before the advent of cell phones, college radio stations were a powerful center for student protest, voice and thought.

Source: Daily Sun March 26, 2026 14:42 UTC