The document provides a historical overview of radio from its origins in the late 19th century through its development in the 20th century and modern era. It discusses key inventors and innovations that enabled radio broadcasting and led to radio becoming a popular technology in homes. It also outlines the development of different radio formats and genres, changing modes of listening, and the relationship between radio and the recording industry over time.

1. Woody Allen Film, 1987, romanticizing the early days of radio

5. 1922 marked the beginning of the broadcasting boom sparked two years earlier by Frank Conrad and his broadcasts from the Pittsburgh station KDKA which still exists today Radio quickly became the dominate media of the day, with programming attracting families, women and men. Vaudeville’s greatest Acts and performers made their way to radio Having a radio set in your home was a gathering, place for families. Today, it is still a staple, but instead of gathering to listen to the radio, it has become a secondary or background activity while doing other tasks

14. Challenges of the recording industry in the digital age

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