Making politics audible
Resources to radio history from across our web platform
Media don't just record history – they actively shape it. The new special exhibition Tune in! Austria in between propaganda and protest shows how. As a tool for propaganda, radio contributed significantly to the destruction of democracy. Later, it provided space for protest and new voices. It was the first medium to bring events to life in real time and created space for emotions, which often had a stronger impact than pure information content. But above all, radio was and is one thing: a political medium that shapes opinions and can shift power.
In this topic collection, you will discover key developments, significant events and interesting objects from the last 100 years. Radio has overcome several crises and reinvented itself time and again. Go on a visual journey through radio history with the web exhibition On Air and take part in Mixtapes to share personal radio moments.
Radio has survived several crises and reinvented itself time and again. Between the history of pirate radio, private stations and podcasts, you are sure to find the right programme for you.
Encyclopedia on Austrian Contemporary History (9)
