I'll wade into this discussion as I've been a radio fan since I was 13 ... and that was 100 years ago. I agree with what has been said about the downfall of radio today. I can't listen anymore to "commercial radio", as it's nothing but commercials.

The best answer for me, in the small town of Everett (close to Seattle) is my local community radio station KSER. They really go to great efforts to make it community based in every way. They promote local musicians, have many live interviews with regional shakers and movers. And ... they live-stream.

I was in Palmer Alaska about nine months ago. While there, I had a conversation with a local couple that were starting a community radio station soon. I have musician friends in Seattle who have had serious thoughts about doing the same.

And, a final thought ... IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY! Thanks for starting an interesting, and timely thread. bob(deckman)nelson