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Why Congress Wants to Put AM Radio Back in Your Car

Congress Is Trying to Save a Dinosaur. Maybe It’s the One That Matters

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Jun 23, 2025
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When news broke that Congress was considering a law to mandate AM radios in all new cars, the response on social media was swift and mocking. “Next up: reviving Blockbuster.” “Congress finally taking action—in 1987.” “Can’t wait for mandatory beepers in Teslas.”

We’ll admit it. We laughed too.

The bill in question is the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a …

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