It's been 63 years since Larry Kratka first spoke into a live mic at a radio station, and he's still going strong today. Larry's love of radio took him well beyond his day job as a newsman and anchor with WUPE-FM and the Berkshire News Network, among other stations, as he was the driving force in saving community radio in Pittsfield. His initiative to revitalize WTBR saved the station from an imminent departure from the community, and galvanized a new generation of students to discover the magic of radio. In this episode we talk about the accessibility and style of various elected officials, a press conference with Governor Cellucci at the Highland Restaurant, and how that's the kind of authenticity we could use today between public officials and reporters. Larry is a treasure and has contributed to this community immensely through his passion for radio and more. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Larry Kratka.
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