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AIR (Association of Independents in Radio)
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We're a vibrant network of media makers from across the US and all over the world who come together to share resources and training. Join us: https://airmedia.org/.
Join AIR on Goodreads! Become an AIR bookworm 📚 to share what we're reading! Audiobooks count too 😉

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November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
North Carolina Audio November Meetup (virtual)

🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕐 Time: 4 - 5 pm EST
🎟 RSVP via Zoom: ow.ly/HZ1H50XugII
North Carolina Audio November Meetup (virtual)
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November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Abigail Ruhman is the new Health Reporter at KERA in Dallas, Texas. Until Mid-August, they were the statewide health reporter for Indiana Public Broadcasting. Ruhman's goal is to be an accessible resource on complicated issues like health policy and Medicaid for their audience and colleagues.
November 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Keep the Flame Alive needs ur support to get to Milano Cortina '26! They aim to provide coverage of the Winter Olympics + Paralympics but it costs to take the podcast to 🇮🇹 + produce daily shows that capture the Games. Support their game-time coverage today:
https://flamealivepod.com/milan…
November 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
AIR Member Welcome Orientation

🗓️ Wed, Nov 19
🕐 2-3 pm EST
🎟️ RSVP: airmedia.org/jobs/trainin...
AIR Member Welcome Orientation (November)
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November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
DC Audio Meetup

🗓️ Fri, Nov 21
🕐 6-8 pm EST
📍 Crimson Whiskey Bar (627 H St NW)

The DC Audio and Radio Planning Committee, which hosts these audio meetups, is comprised of current AIR Members Emily Vaughn and Thomas Lu.
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Christina Lee is an Ambie-nominated host, writer, and producer who "...stumbled into podcasting back in 2017, when [she] cohosted a podcast for WABE and PRX called "Bottom of the Map." [She] joined AIR because [she] has show ideas of [her] own and wants to learn how to bring them to life."
November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We know our community is working hard on amazing audio, whether it's daily shows, reported pieces, podcasts, or experimental works! Every week, AIR's Listening Booth features audio pieces from the AIR community. Want to be featured? Fill out this form: bit.ly/4pasaY0
Get Featured! Listening Booth
AIR's Listening Booth features audio pieces made by members of the AIR community. Please fill out this form to submit a piece to be featured in an upcoming AIR newsletter. The information you submit w...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Happening today!
[SoundPath Webinar] @indiejournalists.bsky.social Presents Save Time, Money, and Clients with Clear Project Scoping

🗓️ Fri, Nov 14
🕐 9am PT / 12pm ET
🗣 Moderator and panelists: John Asante, @dnnsfnk.bsky.social, @lushikll.bsky.social, and Isis Madrid
🎟️ RSVP for free: ow.ly/1jnj50Xn9zw
November 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🚨 AIR Opens 2025 Board Nominations! 🚨

We’re seeking leaders ready to strengthen independent audio’s future — especially those with experience in funding, development, fundraising, or finance.

Help shape AIR’s next chapter. 💪🎙️
Apply or learn more: bit.ly/4qYJLUC
AIR Opens 2025 Board Nominations to Strengthen Leadership and Support Independent Audio’s Future
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November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This week’s Storyfund project: Conjure — a supernatural drama abt a millennial Conjurer in Brooklyn w/ bad luck, worse exes + a magical turf war on her hands. Oh, and she might be the Chosen One. B/c of course. Join the virtual listening party 11/14: bit.ly/483fHPc
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Meet this week’s New Voices Public Radio Fellow: Margaret Cirino—a Vietnamese-American audio journalist + documentary filmmaker exploring the intersections of environment, identity & culture through place-centered storytelling. Connect with Margaret: airmedia.org/talent/marga....
Margaret Cirino
Audio journalist + documentary artist
airmedia.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Join the Association of Independents in Radio (@airmedia.bsky.social) and TPA for a virtual mixer! Connect with fellow audio makers, expand your network, and discover collaborators. Current members enjoy a 50% reciprocal membership discount. Details will be shared with attendees.
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What an incredible weekend at RESONATE!

AIR is so grateful to have connected with so many wonderful and familiar faces — from our Board and Staff to members and friends across the audio world.
November 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Are you at RESONATE? Don’t miss your chance to win a Audio-Technica AT8035 Mic

Enter our in-person raffle at RESONATE + boost your odds by:
📬 Joining AIR’s newsletter: lnkd.in/d3HUYrEf
📸 Snapping a photo at our step-and-repeat + tagging us on social media
💰 Purchasing or renewing ur AIR membership
November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
AIR Opens 2025 Board Nominations to Strengthen Leadership and Support Independent Audio’s Future!

We’re seeking candidates with experience in funding, development, or fundraising who understand today’s nonprofit challenges and can help strengthen AIR’s foundation.

Learn more: ow.ly/5v1750Xorz8
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Growth Lounge at RESONATE

🗓️ Fri, Nov 7
🕐 1-4 pm EST
📍 Common House Richmond, in Union Hall (303 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220)
🎟️ Sign up: bit.ly/4nIz31E
The Growth Lounge, sponsored by The Podglomerate
This November at RESONATE. We’re trying something new. We’ve called on a bunch of executives and experts to assemble in one room to meet with you. We’re calling it The Growth Lounge, sponsored by The ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
[SoundPath Webinar] @indiejournalists.bsky.social Presents Save Time, Money, and Clients with Clear Project Scoping

🗓️ Fri, Nov 14
🕐 9am PT / 12pm ET
🗣 Moderator and panelists: John Asante, @dnnsfnk.bsky.social, @lushikll.bsky.social, and Isis Madrid
🎟️ RSVP for free: ow.ly/1jnj50Xn9zw
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Dianne Ballon Sound encompasses the preservation of AIR Member Dianne Ballon’s birding sound recordings, captured 20+ years ago on DAT, which are being digitized and transcribed for her archive + Bowdoin College—urgent preservation for 21 hours of sonic history.
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📣 HAPPENING TODAY: Virtual Water Cooler for Audio Producers

🗓️Mon, Nov 3
🕐3 - 4pm ET
🎟RSVP via Zoom: bit.ly/4qzmAQw

Join our Virtual Water Cooler, an informal hangout for audio pros to connect beyond project work! Meet peers, chat in breakout rooms + build community.
Virtual Water Cooler for Audio Producers (November)
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November 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Dominic Lawson has been an AIR Member since 2022, and he’s been making major waves in the podcasting world ever since! Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Lawson is an award-winning host, producer, and editor with a passion for storytelling that inspires and informs.
Dominic Lawson
airmedia.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We’re so hyped to celebrate AIR Board Co-President @tastykeish and her much-anticipated podcast, “The Secret Life of TK Dutes!”
October 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Virtual Water Cooler for Audio Producers

🗓️ Nov 3
🕐 3 - 4 pm EST
📍 Virtual
🎟 RSVP for free: bit.ly/4qzmAQw

Join our Virtual Water Cooler, an informal online hangout for audio pros to connect beyond project work! Meet peers, chat in breakout rooms, and build community in a relaxed, respectful space.
Virtual Water Cooler for Audio Producers (November)
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October 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Happy Halloween 🎃 👻 from AIR! This year:
☠️ Join our spook-tacular community. Become an AIR member (or renew your membership): ow.ly/ymcg50XkXRw
🕸️ Donate if you dare. Every contribution, big or small, helps keep the magic alive: ow.ly/YKCS50XkXRt
Join
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October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Audio Educators Meetup at the Resonate Podcast Festival

🗓️Nov 8
🕐9-10 am EST
📍ICA's Abby Moore Cafe
🎟️RSVP for free: ow.ly/3pna50XkyNw

Join us for an informal meet-up during Resonate. A great way to kick off your day + grow your network in the audio teaching community.
Audio Educators Meetup @ Resonate Podcast Festival
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October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM