Visiting Radio LORA Munich: A Different Side of Broadcasting
Media & Journalism . Travel . UncategorizedAs part of our media institute in Munich class, I have got an opportunity to visit Radio LORA München, a non-commercial and independent community radio station located in the heart of Munich. Unlike mainstream public or private broadcasters, LORA is run mainly by volunteers and focuses on social, cultural, ecological, and political issues. The second
Voice of the Voiceless: Radio LORA and the Resilience of Community Media in Germany and Beyond
Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . TravelOn May 5, 2026, we visited the offices of LORA Community Radio and learnt about LORA’s past and present through an insightful introduction and presentation by Karin Bergs. This visit allowed us to dive deep into the editorial department and step onto the front lines of broadcast production, firsthand experiencing the unique role of community
Field Trip 1: Radio LORA – Community Radio, Limited Budget, Unlimited Voices
Media & Journalism . Munich Media LandscapeHello everyone, and welcome back to another blog post from my seminar Media Institutions in Munich. This time, we visited Radio LORA, one of Bavaria’s two community radio stations. After exploring several large and well-funded media organizations last semester, this visit offered a completely different perspective on what media production can look like. In this
More than entertainment: The value of free radio
Media & Journalism . Munich Media LandscapeAn alternative voice in the media landscape In an era where media is increasingly shaped by algorithms, advertising revenue, and audience ratings, truly independent platforms have become rare. While commercial broadcasters compete for attention with chart music, entertainment formats, and market-driven content, community radio stations continue to offer an alternative approach to journalism and public
Radio LORA is on air! 📻
Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . TravelA behind-the-scenes look at Radio LORAI recently had the chance to visit Radio LORA München and it was an eye-opening experience. We got to see how this independent station keeps the spirit of “Free Radio” alive. The name “LORA” is short for Local Radio, inspired by a radio station in Zürich, Switzerland. Since the first
Rainy Coasts to Sunny Lakes, Ireland to Munich!
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Student Life . TravelHello my name is Dylan and I come from small village on the coast of Dublin called Malahide. In Ireland I study a BA in Creative and Cultural Industries with a structured elective in German at UCD (University College Dublin). I suppose that nicely leads into the lingering question; why come to Munich? German has
Final Blogpost: Reflections on Professional Journalism
Authors . Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . Politics & Society . TravelExploring different forms of Journalism During this course on professional communication, I had the opportunity to explore different kinds of journalism and media practices through multiple field trips. These experiences provided not only a practical insight into how media institutions operate but also a deeper understanding of the role of professional communication in society. One
When Image Becomes Power
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Opinion Piece . Politics & SocietyIn early 2026, South Korean media reported that the National Tax Service (NTS) had levied approximately 20 billion KRW (roughly €14 million EUR) in additional taxes and penalties on actor and singer Cha Eun-woo. This figure ranks as the 6th largest individual tax evasion case reported globally—marking the largest tax surcharge in the history of
Learning to See Journalism Everywhere
Authors . Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Munich Media Landscape . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . Reportage . Science, Health & Environment . Student Life . TravelLooking back at this semester in Professional Communication in Munich, I realize that what changed the most was not what I knew about journalism, but how I see it now. What began as a series of blog assignments and field trips slowly became a deeper understanding of how professional journalism works in practice, how media
Final Blog: What This Course Taught Me About Journalism and Myself
Authors . Media & Journalism . Student LifeBefore this course, I tended to understand journalism as something only related to articles, news or online contents. I knew media was powerful, but never really aware how many layers existed behind what we consume everyday. This course completely shifted that for me, especially through the past field trips and real world exposure to different