What does the rise of IP radio mean for community, public, and place-based media? As streaming platforms overtake traditional AM/FM listening, this blog explores how internet-delivered audio is reshaping access, regulation, and sustainability. It assesses current listening trends, the policy lag behind the digital shift, and asks whether new models can support public interest content in an open, platform-driven landscape. Essential reading for community broadcasters, policymakers, and media advocates navigating the transition from regulated airwaves to borderless digital audio.