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
Voice of the Voiceless: Radio LORA and the Resilience of Community Media in Germany and Beyond
Excursions . Germany . MediaOn 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
Excursions . MediaHello 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
Excursions . MediaAn 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
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,
Radio LORA is on air! 📻
Excursions . Germany . MediaA 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