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Throughout history, those in power have recognized the immense influence of mass communication. Joseph #Goebbels, in 1933, hailed radio as the "eighth great power" and leveraged it as a tool for propaganda.
The German government subsidized the production of affordable radios, ensuring widespread access to broadcasts that disseminated provocative speeches and carefully crafted "news."
Reflecting on the past, we find a parallel in the evolution of communication mediums. In the black and white era of cinema, radios were symbols of affluence, mostly seen in the homes of the privileged.
