PITTSBURGH, Penn. (KDKA) — As the Kremlin cracks down on independent media in Russia, some broadcasters are finding creative ways to reach their audiences.
Most Russians are only able to receive news from state-run media agencies since the war in Ukraine began, but radio waves cannot be disrupted, which is why broadcasters are working to expand their reach over-the-air.
Frank Stephenson is Director of Communication for Trans World Radio, a ministry that airs Christian programs and news, especially in conflict zones, like Ukraine, Russia and Belarus.
“People sometimes might not have electricity, or have power outages and internet outages, and that’s why radio plays a crucial role." he said.
"People can tune in to their battery-powered radios with the antennas and they can listen to it.”
The BBC has also re-established short-wave radio stations, which were abandoned more than a decade ago, according to the St. Cloud Times.
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