Monic Radio
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| Type | Radio network |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Slogan | Free Media for an Unfree World |
| Headquarters | Namo, Namor |
| Owner | Government of Namor |
| Parent | Namorese State Broadcasting Corporation |
| Established | 2013 |
Monic Radio is a radio broadcasting network owned by the government of Namor through the Namorese State Broadcasting Company (NSBC).
The newest of networks owned by the NSBC, Monic Radio's stated aim is to provide "news and analysis to people in Monic countries where the free exchange of information is not substantially developed or respected." Currently, it broadcasts in seven Monic languages - Literary Tuthinan, Xiaodongese Minjianese, Senrian, Duljunese, Caonese, Koy, and Akai. Monic Radio's broadcasts are directed at audiences in six Monic countries - Tuthina, Senria, Xiaodong, mainland Kaona, Koyro and Akai.
Reception of Monic Radio varies by country. In some countries, Monic Radio can be heard without excessive governmental influence, while in others it is routinely jammed.
Names
- Xiaodongese: 文人之声 (Wénrén zhī shēng), lit. Voice of the Monics
- Caonese/Kaonese: เสียงของตะวันออก (S̄eīyng k̄hxng tawạnxxk), lit. Voice of the East
- Senrian: 분닌노꼬어 (Bunnin no Koe), lit. "Monic Voice"
- Pala: 아숭 카코위안 (ngasung kakovian) lit. "Voice of the East Wind"
History
The idea of a radio network directed at Monic audiences was first conceived by the Lan Xuan Huong administration, which wanted to improve relations with Monic countries in Borea but made little headway due to Tuthinan influence in the continent. Namorese Information Minister Bảo Viên formally proposed setting up a "trans-Monic broadcasting network" during a 2013 speech at Namo University:
A trans-Monic broadcasting network will fulfill three main objectives; one, present an alternative source for news in Monic countries where the media are sold out to corporate or state interests; two, dispel misconceptions in the Monic world about democracy and human rights; three, bridge the information gap between Namorese and other Monic peoples through programs that give the Monic world a better understanding of Namor's emergence from its autocratic past.
Bảo's proposal was welcomed by the administration, enabling Monic Radio to be launched later that year.
Monic Radio was awarded the Ribbon of the Committee of Ten by the Aucurian government on January 19, 2015. The award was officially given "in recognition of Monic Radio's extensive work in promoting media freedom across Borea".
Guests
A number of high-profile guests have appeared on Monic Radio's programs, including dissidents, celebrities and government officials.
- Fu Wen, President-General of Namor
- Akiko Hasegawa, leader of the Social Democratic Party of Senria
- Natuo Watanabe, leader of the Liberal Party of Senria
- Kang Yongqing, co-founder of the Alliance for Democracy in Xiaodong
- Chen Xianfeng, founder of the People's Party of Xiaodong
- Asnee Hoghannarong, former Prime Minister of Phikam
- Tayang Xu, political theorist and trade unionist, former leader of the Farmers', Laborers' and Fishers' Guilds of Min
Notable programming
- Point-Counterpoint - Point-Counterpoint is a debate program available in all services of Monic Radio. It involves two people, each representing one side of an issue, mediated by the host.
- Songs of the People - Songs of the People is Monic Radio's music program, available in all services. It broadcasts music from both the Monic world and the rest of Esquarium. While the show is considered to be apolitical, it occasionally broadcasts music that is banned in some Monic countries.
- Sounds of the People - Sounds of the People is a phone-in program in which listeners comment on domestic, Monic and international issues over the phone.