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Tag: Radio
Marian Finucane, 69, Dies; Influential Voice in Irish Radio
She took on sensitive subjects like homosexuality and contraception in a society dominated at the time by restrictive Roman Catholic teachings.
Gay Byrne, Who Tackled Taboos as Ireland’s TV Host, Dies at 85
A revered figure, he mixed serious discussion on matters like sex abuse and contraception with lighter fare on his long-running “Late Late Show.”
U.S. Pastor Arrested in Rwanda Has Criticized Government for ‘Heathen Practices’
The Rev. Gregg Schoof is one of several outspoken evangelical pastors who have criticized the Rwandan government for allowing access to abortion and birth control, and for teaching evolution.
Radio Free Europe Is Poised to Return to a Less Free Hungary
The return of the Cold War-era service, which was used to combat authoritarianism, is likely to be taken as an affront by the Orban government and, perhaps, President Trump.
Bryan Magee, Who Brought Philosophy to British TV, Dies at 89
Mr. Magee was a philosopher, writer and politician who challenged the idea that television could not “make serious demands on viewers.”
Michael Jackson Is Pulled From Some Radio Setlists Amid ‘Leaving Neverland’ Uproar
Networks in New Zealand and Canada say audiences have indicated that they no longer wanted to hear the singer’s music.