Continuous Wave

A newsletter and site exploring the forgotten history of broadcast and how it shapes our world. Subscribers get exclusive posts every month.

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Apr 16, 2026

What Does Talent Cost?

Awkward conversations about money could be made easier with time travel

Julia Barton

Mar 19, 2026

A Gigantic Man

David Sarnoff created NBC, modern broadcasting and his own legend. Maybe a child's-eye view is the best way to remember him

Julia Barton

Apr 3, 2026

Hothouse

Podcasts vs Newsletters

Julia Barton

Sep 25, 2025

Hard Candy

ABC is the love-child of US regulators and Life Savers — and that's not even the weird part

Julia Barton

Jul 31, 2025

📝 Strike!

Radio's suds hacks vow to picket — while tearjerkers make a bold move

Julia Barton

Apr 17, 2025

Radio Stars to Video: Bite Me

Can we learn from the warnings of the past?

Julia Barton

Story Vault

Apr 16, 2026

What Does Talent Cost?

Awkward conversations about money could be made easier with time travel

Julia Barton

Apr 3, 2026

Hothouse

Podcasts vs Newsletters

Julia Barton

Mar 26, 2026

Celebration Time

You don't need to turn 100 to throw yourself a party

Julia Barton

Mar 19, 2026

A Gigantic Man

David Sarnoff created NBC, modern broadcasting and his own legend. Maybe a child's-eye view is the best way to remember him

Julia Barton

Mar 1, 2026

You Burned the City

Just before the US entered World War II, CBS held a dinner for Edward R. Murrow. It's more important than ever to read the words spoken that night.

Julia Barton

Feb 19, 2026

That Joke Isn't Funny

Excavating Amos'n'Andy, the problem at the heart of American broadcasting

Julia Barton