As community radio fades, digital alerts create new information gaps in Indonesia

NPR | By Naina Rao

Published June 26, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT

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Community radio once helped villagers survive Indonesia's volcanic eruptions. Today, smartphones and social media bring both faster warnings and new challenges.

As community radio fades, digital alerts create new information gaps in Indonesia

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