Microradio activist from Chile

by DJ Rubble

Sat, Nov 15, 2008 8:03PM

DJ Rubble interviews Florencia, a microradio activist from Chile visiting the U.S. to learn more about microradio here, on conditions for unlicensed broadcasting in Chile. The interview took place during an informal solidarity meeting w/ local microradio activists. (9 min. 40 sec.)

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The situation in Chile - as in many other countries - seems similar to here: unrealistic barriers to entry for government licensing and potential harsh penalities for DIY radio - resulting in radio by the rich serving elite, institutional interests, while shutting out most everything else. Florencia speaks from an anarchist viewpoint with limited but adequate English.

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