Radio LORA: The Community Radio Dilemma of Bavaria
Culture . Germany . Media . Politics . UncategorizedRadio LORA is a community radio station operating in Munich. It was founded under the name “Lora Friends Association” in 1986 to financially support the radio station. They received their first frequency in 1993 and later changed to their new home and still lasting frequency of 92.4 fm in 1994. There are three types of
Radio LORA – Voices Beyond the Mainstream
UncategorizedOur first field trip took us to Radio LORA, a community radio station located in the heart of Munich. As soon as we entered the building, it felt like I was stepping into a completely different media world. Instead of a modern office or a highly polished studio, we found a small, quiet and almost
RADIO LORA 92.4
UncategorizedDuring our excursion to Radio LORA, I expected to see something similar to a professional corporate radio station: large studios, modern equipment, and a busy office atmosphere. Instead, what surprised me the most was how small, warm, and personal the place felt. From the outside, you could barely tell it was a radio station at
More than just a radio: Giving a voice to the community
Excursions . Germany . Media . UncategorizedDuring our fieldtrip in May, we visited Radio LORA München, one of the most unique media organizations in Germany. Located in Munich, Radio LORA is a private, non-commercial community radio station that offers a platform for social, cultural, ecological, and political topics. Unlike public broadcasters or commercial radio stations, LORA is run mainly by volunteers
Voices on the Frequency: My Afternoon at Radio LORA~
UncategorizedThere is a distinct kind of magic in places that exist purely because people care. Last week, I found myself stepping into the studios of Radio LORA—where “LORA” stands simply and proudly for Local Radio. Tucked away from the polished, bustling tourist centers of Munich, the station feels like a living, breathing archive of grassroots
92.4 FM: The Frequency Nobody Funds
UncategorizedMedia Institutions Field Trip | May 5, 2026 Walking into the offices of Radio LORA München, I braced myself for the kind of slick, glass-and-steel environment I associated with broadcast media. What I found instead stopped me in my tracks: cables snaking across the floor, handwritten schedules pinned to the walls, plants crowding the windowsills,
Visiting Radio LORA Munich: A Different Side of Broadcasting
Germany . Media . Radio Free Europe . 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
Behind the scenes at Radio LORA
UncategorizedBefore our visit, I knew Radio LORA only as the name of a station—something you might scroll past on the FM dial without giving much thought. But seeing the organization up close transformed my understanding of what “free radio” actually means in Germany. It is not just a broadcasting format; it is a daily struggle,
My Exchange Year Was Too Good, I Had to Do It Twice.
City life . Germany . Student life . UncategorizedHello! My name is Akira Ratiwat, I usually let my international friends call me Akira. I am currently an LMU exchange student from the capital of Thailand, Bangkok. At LMU, I study at the faculty of social science, majoring in media and communication while back in Thailand, I am majoring in media studies at Thammasat
Megan in Munich 🇩🇪🎀
UncategorizedHellooo, Megan here ~~ I’m from Singapore 🇸🇬 where bubble tea stores are everywhere , and it is definitely one of the things I miss most 😢. I speak English , Chinese and a little bit of Korean. I love collecting cute toys, figures and everything pink 💗. I have a pet bunny back home