BBC news alone is worth listening to shortwave. I was a big fan of shortwave as a child, since I grew up in the Adirondacks with not much local radio that was worthy. That was 50+ years ago and there was a lot more on shortwave then, but it's still a fascinating way to hear other perspectives.


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