From Nationalist to Podcasts: A Radio Century of Staying Tuned
Introduction
In a world where Instagram decides your hobbies and YouTube decides your personality, radio is that OG grandparent sitting in the corner whispering, "Beta, I started this content game." And honestly? It's not wrong.
Today, when your attention span dies faster than your phone battery at 3%, radio is that legendary old-timer saying, "Sweetie, I walked so your Reels could run."
The Historical Foundation
Back in the day, radio wasn't just entertainment — it was India's Wi-Fi before Wi-Fi. Freedom fighters even ran a secret "Congress Radio," basically the 1940s version of a banned Twitter account, dropping real-time updates to drag the British.
Meanwhile, your beloved 5G collapses if a tree stands nearby, but radio? Radio climbs mountains, crosses borders, survives storms, and still delivers clear messages like, "Relax, I've got you."
Modern Relevance and Evolution
The Indian government still trusts it. The Army? They treat radio like a toxic ex — can't leave it even if they try. Encrypted comms, battlefield coordination… radio has quietly been the unsung Avenger of national security for decades
And now in 2025, radio has done its own glow-up. FM, podcasts, digital streams, smart speakers — Radio 2.0 basically said, "I can rebrand too, babes."