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
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
Starting in Munich :)
Culture . Student life . Travel . WeatherHello! My name is Isabelle, but everyone calls me Izzy. I am currently on an exchange semester from Montreal, Canada. For most of my life, I grew up in The Bahamas, a collection of islands in the North of the Caribbean that are rich in culture and beauty. Going abroad for a semester has always
Rainy Coasts to Sunny Lakes, Ireland to Munich!
Culture . Germany . Media . Student lifeHello 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