Bedside clock and pocketable transistor radios might be a thing of the past, but these apps keep the spirit of AM / FM alive in the digital age.

Yes, Virginia, people still listen to the radio. Even in the age of Spotify, podcasts, and endless streaming options, millions of Valley residents keep traditional terrestrial stations on their dials.

David Layer, photo by Jim Peck. The author is vice president, advanced engineering for the National Association of Broadcasters. The Radio World eBook “HD Radio Best Practices 2025” is full of great ...