While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.
The Four States NPR News Source 2025 Kansas Association of Broadcasters Award Winner 2nd Place for Website in a Medium Market
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Hear KRPS Weekday Morning & Evening Newscasts in the NPR App

The curious media consumer in the streaming age

The logo of audio streaming and media services provider Spotify is seen on an escalator on the grounds of the Frankfurt Book Fair.
The logo of audio streaming and media services provider Spotify is seen on an escalator on the grounds of the Frankfurt Book Fair.

In the public radio biz, we often characterize our audience with one word: “curious.”

And if you’re curious, you’re looking for what’s new, what’s good, what’s hip.

Enter the era of audio streaming, which makes finding that new Billie Eilish album or thrilling podcast easier than ever.

But what does that do to our collective musical and information diets? And how does that benefit listeners, artists, and creators?

We’ve got a couple of guests who have been considering those questions and more.

Copyright 2024 WAMU 88.5

A.C. Valdez