Federal Communications Commission's Gomez to Deliver Talk at Community Radio Gathering
KYRS(FM), also known as "Thin Air Community Radio," is set to host the Grassroots Radio Conference next month in Spokane, Washington. This annual event, now in its 26th year, brings together independent radio operators, engineers, station staff, policy advocates, and nonprofit media professionals to discuss and strengthen tools and networks for local stations.
The conference, which will take place at the Spokane Central Library from September 11-14, will feature a keynote address from FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez. Commissioner Gomez is expected to speak on regulatory and policy issues, including First Amendment expression, the role of local journalism in democratic systems, and efforts to preserve media diversity in the face of market consolidation.
Following Commissioner Gomez's remarks, a public Q&A will be held, offering attendees the opportunity to engage in a discussion with the commissioner. Other presenters at the conference include Jennifer Waits, a college and community radio historian, and Ken Freedman, the station manager of 91.1 WFMU(FM).
KYRS, founded primarily by volunteers in 2003, has approximately 40 live and local shows that cover music and culture. The station's primary signal is licensed to Medical Lake, Washington, and it also operates a translator on 92.3 licensed to Dartford, which covers Spokane proper.
This year's conference is focused on noncommercial radio infrastructure, providing service providers in the industry with an opportunity to network directly with station managers and engineers. While information about specific speakers and focus areas for this year's conference is not yet available, previous events have covered topics such as resilience, social change, and community building.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to check the official websites or contact organizations involved in grassroots radio, such as the National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB). If you provide the exact year or more details, further assistance can be provided.
[1] Source: National Federation of Community Broadcasters (NFCB)
- Technology advancements in the field of noncommercial radio will be a focal point during the Grassroots Radio Conference, as service providers from the industry network with station managers and engineers.
- During the conference, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, a notable figure in media politics, is expected to discuss regulatory and policy issues related to First Amendment expression, local journalism, and media diversity.
- At KYRS(FM), also known as "Thin Air Community Radio," listeners can tune in to various local shows that cover music, culture, and general news, with the station's primary signal licensed to Medical Lake, Washington, and a translator on 92.3 operating in Dartford to cover Spokane.
