Introduction

The six research articles in this issue range from an exploration of early German radio research labs and drama, to perception of politicians in audio vs. video, Indigenous participatory podcasting in Canada, Turkey’s music streaming app continuing cultural policies, and Japan’s first hospital radio initiative. Also included are book reviews of key texts, on the radio love affair described in Radiophilia and student/campus radio cultures. The editors’ introduction concludes by welcoming the new international editorial board members joining from twelve countries across five continents.