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Archer's Line 🎙️ by Rob Archer

Why Local Radio News Still Matters—And Why It's Making a Comeback

Radio broadcast companies should invest more in news, not cut it.

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Rob Archer
Aug 06, 2025
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A quiet but important shift is happening on your FM and AM dial: more radio stations are bringing back local news.

According to the latest survey from RTDNA and the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, 70.5% of all radio stations now air local news. That’s up 6.3% from last year and marks the second straight year of growth.

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