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Waves to Streams: New Pirate Radio

1/7/2025

Subcultural

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How did pirate radio go from illegal airwaves to online streams? In this episode, we dive deep into the underground history of pirate radio, from its rebellious beginnings to its digital reinvention. Peter Baxter, founder of Hope Street Radio, shares how this once-outlawed form of broadcasting has adapted to legal, community-focused platforms while preserving its subversive spirit.

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