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Soundcheck

Monday, May 09, 2005
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    Earth to Radio

    Satellite radio broadcasters XM and Sirius won't put traditional radio out of business anytime soon—94 percent of Americans still tune in to broadcast radio at least once a week—but the two companies have doubled their subscribers in the past year and appear to be on a roll. Today, Rolling Stone Magazine's associate editor Bill Werde look at how the medium is evolving and why traditional radio will likely be thriving for years to come.

    And, a live performance by the singer-songwriter Raul Midón. The New Mexico-born, New York-based Midón makes his recording debut with State of Mind, a collection of Midón originals that mixes soul, R&B, pop, folk, jazz and Latin. He'll perform live in the studio.

The Ill Effects of Urban Noise

Soundcheck

Soundcheck received an overwhelming response to our segment on the effects of urban noise. So much so that Arline Bronzaft decided to address the feedback. Listen to the original segment and read Bronzaft's response.