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The period between the 1920s and the 1950s is often referred to as the Golden Age of Radio. During this time, radio was the dominant form of home entertainment, with families gathering around to listen to news, music, drama, comedy, and other programs.
Radio broadcasting quickly became a commercial enterprise, with companies selling advertising to support the cost of programming. Major networks like NBC and CBS emerged, producing and distributing programs to affiliate stations across the country.
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The theoretical groundwork for radio was laid by James Clerk Maxwell in the 1860s, who theorized the existence of electromagnetic waves. In the 1880s, Heinrich Hertz demonstrated the existence of these waves.
FM radio experienced a resurgence in the 1960s and 1970s, thanks to its superior sound quality and the introduction of stereo broadcasting. Today, both AM and FM radio continue to be popular forms of entertainment and information dissemination, alongside the rise of internet radio and podcasts.
Emma knew that the heart of the station was its community. She set up a website where listeners could request songs, submit stories, and even join live chat rooms during broadcasts.
