For over 50 years, outlaw American radio broadcasters exploited a legal loophole and aired powerful pirate radio from the Mexican side of the border. So called ‘border blasters’ - or ‘X stations’ - were true innovators whose influence continues to be felt today. OTM’s Jamie York tells the story.
-
Conservative Bloggers Vindicated, Advice for Leakers, and More
-
An 11-year-old and his 3D printer
-
Who’s gonna pay for this stuff?
-
OTM Staff Picks, Volume 52
-
Brooke Gladstone + Cyndi Lauper
-
A New Incentive for Cord Cutters
-
A Source for Sources
-
The Totally Legal Subpoena
-
A Journalistic Civil War Odyssey
-
AdBlock Plus: The Internet's Ad Gatekeeper?
Comments [1]
'On The Media' was broadcast on KCUR in Kansas City, MO today, 7/6/008. I am curious about one thing. In the old days claer channels were highly sought-after by rich, 'legitimate' U.S. broadcasters. If U.S. rugulators and legislators washed their hands of Mr. Brinkley's style of broadcasting. how did radio station XERF obtain a clear channel to broadcast on throughout the U.S. and Canada? It would be interesting to know that information in any future update of or comment on that story. Thanks for your consideration.
Leave a Comment
Register for your own account so you can vote on comments, save your favorites, and more. Learn more.
Please stay on topic, be civil, and be brief.
Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Names are displayed with all comments. We reserve the right to edit any comments posted on this site. Please read the Comment Guidelines before posting. By leaving a comment, you agree to New York Public Radio's Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use.