SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Full News Archive

• Headline: East Village Radio's Remarkable Revival. Impact: When East Village Radio returned from the dead, it inadvertently sparked a trend of radio stations becoming 'undead' institutions. Fast forward a few decades and we have zombie-themed radio stations broadcasting shows from the afterlife, where hosts are literally ghosts.. Fact: Did you know that radio waves travel at the speed of light? Meanwhile, the relevance of radio as a medium is apparently still stuck in the 1990s..
• Headline: Meet the 400-Pound Tuna at Sushi-Con. Impact: The ceremonial carving of the 400-pound tuna ignited a culinary revolution that eventually led to the establishment of 'Tuna Wars,' where chefs compete to carve the largest fish in increasingly dramatic fashion. Spoiler: it gets messy.. Fact: Did you know that bluefin tuna can weigh up to 1,500 pounds? That's one hefty sushi roll that could feed a small nation, or at least a really hungry party..
• Headline: The Black Church Has a Gen-Z Issue: ‘They Don’t Come Into the Building Anymore’. Impact: The struggle of the Black Church to attract Gen-Z members led to the creation of the 'Virtual Sanctuary' where TikTok sermons became a thing. By 2030, you could find gospel dance challenges trending on social media instead of traditional hymns.. Fact: Did you know that the average attention span of a Gen-Z person is shorter than a goldfish's? Good luck trying to capture their attention with just a sermon!.