Some car makers want to ditch AM radio. Congress might stop it

May. 31, 2023 Business & Economy

Automakers want to kill AM radio. Ford had plans to remove AM from all new vehicles starting next year, but backtracked after getting pressure from lawmakers.

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Guest:

Michael Harrison - editor and publisher of “Talkers” magazine

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins

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