This week, I’m joined by Sherry Thomas—music journalist and writer for The Aquarian Weekly—to curate a 20-song playlist exploring the cultural impact of radio and its role in shaping popular music. Spanning classic rock, hip-hop, punk, new wave, pop, and alternative, these tracks reflect the many ways artists have responded to DJs, AM/FM airwaves, broadcast culture, and the rise of music discovery through the medium.

From rebellious anthems pushing back against corporate control, to nostalgic reflections on late-night liste ...