Noted radio fan and defender Steve Forbes, the editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine, has once again used his publication to come to the aid of AM radio. In a Tuesday editorial, “Don’t Muzzle AM Radio,” Forbes emphasized AM’s role in cars to millions of listeners and its critical role in emergency broadcasts. If AM radios are removed from vehicles, this vital public safety system will be compromised. Also arguing for keeping radio free, Forbes said, “This brings us to another mortal threat to both AM and FM radio: Auto manufacturers want to tap into the billions of dollars in potential revenue from subscriptions for various services on the auto dashboard as it becomes more technologically sophisticated. As the AM For Every Vehicle Act begins its journey, we’ll see how Forbes continues the fight.

Source: Forbes May 31, 2023 09:32 UTC