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As community radio fades, digital alerts create new information gaps in Indonesia

NPR | By Naina Rao
Published June 26, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

Community radio once helped villagers survive Indonesia's volcanic eruptions. Today, smartphones and social media bring both faster warnings and new challenges.

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