{"type":"link","asset_type":"article","version":"1.0","cache_age":3600,"provider_name":"CANVAS Arts","provider_url":"https:\/\/artscanvas.org","title":"What AM radio's waning reach means for the future of politics and public safety","publication_date":"July 01, 2023","summary":"In recent years, podcasts and streaming internet content have been challenging AM radio for listeners. Now, there's another threat: electric automakers are installing radios without the AM band in new vehicles, citing interference from EV motors. But critics say limiting AM radio's reach will have repercussions for politics and public safety. Journalist Katie Thornton joins John Yang to discuss.","author_name":"By John Yang, Solveig Rennan","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/cdn.artscanvas.org\/static\/2023\/07\/c82806b588b1806c58f2fa16a49cf4a4-Radio-1024x683.jpg","thumbnail_height":683,"thumbnail_width":1024}