This article is just one of several ways we’re celebrating National Radio Day. Radio superstars of Bryan-College Station past and present joined KAMU for a National Radio Day special of Brazos Matters. Don’t miss it!
Every year on Aug. 20, National Radio Day acknowledges the impact of radio. Although radio has evolved over the years, it still serves the same purpose. Whether you tune in for the latest songs from your favorite artists or use it as a tool to stay up-to-date on current events, radio is a powerful instrument for communication.
At KAMU-FM, it’s our pleasure to be Aggieland’s Public Radio, housed at Texas A&M University. While national programs like NPR’s “Morning Edition” and “BBC World Service” allow listeners to hear news and stories from around the world, KAMU-FM offers 13 local shows and podcasts that are catered specifically for the Brazos Valley.
Through programs like “But Beautiful,” “Tuesday Evening Jazz,” “The Heart of Art,” “Brazos Matters” and “Waterful Wednesdays,” KAMU-FM can provide music that you want to hear and interview shows that are relevant to the community.
We Love Our Local Hosts!
Because local voices host each program, they understand the needs and wants of the Brazos Valley community. For these local hosts, radio isn’t just a job, it’s a lifelong passion.
KAMU Associate Executive Director and “Brazos Matters” host Jay Socol has high hopes for the future of the local radio industry, as he explains in this audio clip below:
Listen to “Brazos Matters” on Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
KAMU’s “Tuesday Evening Jazz” host Jennifer Cotton says her passion for volunteering is what keeps her hosting the show. Listen to what she has to say:
Join Jennifer Cotton for “Tuesday Evening Jazz” on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 p.m.
Bill Clark, host of KAMU’s “But Beautiful,” wants to bring attention to the significance of radio through his jazz show, that and more in the audio clip below:
Tune in to “But Beautiful” with Bill Clark on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.
But what happens beyond the microphone and headset?
KAMU Associate Director of Engineering Wayne Pecena is a nationally recognized broadcast engineer who has worked at KAMU for over 50 years. Having witnessed much of the evolution of radio, Pecena knows what it takes to make a local station succeed. Hear Wayne’s story and perspective:
Thank you for tuning in to KAMU-FM and celebrating National Radio Day with us! We’re honored to be the Brazos Valley’s premier local public media station, housed straight from the heart of Aggieland.
