Behind the Mic:
Media . UncategorizedFor our latest field trip, we traded the classroom for the gritty, fascinating world of independent media. We visited the studio of Radio LORA München. Walking into the studio, one could immediately feel the history. Our host for the day wasKarin Bergs, who gave us the ultimate insider look at how this unique machine runs.The
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
On Air: 92.4FM Radio LORA
ExcursionsOn 5th May, we had a chance to visit the only community radio in Munich, Radio LORA. It was a special experience for me. When I step into the radio, it is totally different from my expectations of Germany’s media institutions. Instead of fancy and big studios, the space is small and casual. It feels
Visit to Radio LORA
Excursions . GermanyVisiting Radio LORA, a local radio station in Munich, was a really special experience for me. To be honest, I didn’t know what it would be like, but the inside of the station totally surprised me. It did not look like the big, fancy TV or radio stations we usually see. Instead, the place was
When Everything Is Possible: Inside Radio LORA München
Excursions5.5.2026 Our first excursion to the Munich Media Institutions started in the studio of Radio LORA München on Schwanthalerstraße. Miss Karin Bergs gave a very nice introduction to us and showed us around. At first, I was expecting a typical media organization like some I have visited before, but what I encountered was something far
Radio LORA: Work for Free, Work for Freedom
ExcursionsI visited Radio LORA on May 5th, 2026. Radio LORA is located at Schwanthalerstraße in Munich. After entering the building, I found a cozy atmosphere. It had a quite different atmosphere from what I expected of a radio station. There were two small rooms with computers, a recording studio, mixing room, and even a small
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