KRNU: A Retrospective Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/krnu-a-retrospective Since 1970, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's campus radio station, 90.3, KRNU has been giving students a voice. In this series, we will take a deep-dive into each decade of KRNU’s existence and talk to faculty, students, and staff that have left their mark and kept KRNU running. From the groovy '70 until today, Lincoln’s new music alternative has been a place where students and up-and-coming artists can share their talents to the world. © 2025 90.3 KRNU 0af122ca-4562-5102-b721-bcacb04877ba no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:10:37 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:28:12 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/qMkUrF1r59N8zBvIf5aKzuwWD1yJ_LDmQ3JwWsdaXA0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE5NzUzLzE2MjA5/NTczMjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg KRNU: A Retrospective episodic 90.3 KRNU Since 1970, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's campus radio station, 90.3, KRNU has been giving students a voice. In this series, we will take a deep-dive into each decade of KRNU’s existence and talk to faculty, students, and staff that have left their mark and kept KRNU running. From the groovy '70 until today, Lincoln’s new music alternative has been a place where students and up-and-coming artists can share their talents to the world. Since 1970, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's campus radio station, 90.3, KRNU has been giving students a voice. Kaci Richter No No Happy anniversary KRNU! 6 6 Happy anniversary KRNU! full b8fc7bda-31ed-4df8-9d46-4af6a892d7a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e0d3c8d KRNU: A Retrospective is a 6-part series covering the history of 90.3 KRNU and the memories made inside the booth on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In this conclusion to our KRNU Retrospective, we hear from some graduates of the College of Journalism and Mass Communication who cut their teeth on KRNU. Former show hosts wish KRNU a happy birthday and express high hopes for the station’s future. 

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Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In this conclusion to our KRNU Retrospective, we hear from some graduates of the College of Journalism and Mass Communication who cut their teeth on KRNU. Former show hosts wish KRNU a happy birthday and express high hopes for the station’s future. 

]]> Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500 90.3 KRNU 90.3 KRNU 209 In this conclusion to our KRNU Retrospective, we hear from some graduates of the College of Journalism and Mass Communication who cut their teeth on KRNU. Former show hosts wish KRNU a happy birthday and express high hopes for the station’s future. In this conclusion to our KRNU Retrospective, we hear from some graduates of the College of Journalism and Mass Communication who cut their teeth on KRNU. Former show hosts wish KRNU a happy birthday and express high hopes for the station’s future. No 2010-2021: 50 years in your ears 5 5 2010-2021: 50 years in your ears full 552d6f9b-e9d1-47e2-9528-b4c435006ded https://share.transistor.fm/s/61102c10 KRNU: A Retrospective is a 6-part series covering the history of 90.3 KRNU and the memories made inside the booth on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the fifth episode of our KRNU retrospective, we examine the impact the expanding internet helped foster in a new era of indie and alternative music. This final episode brings us up to date on the station’s life and on the indie music scene. 

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Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the fifth episode of our KRNU retrospective, we examine the impact the expanding internet helped foster in a new era of indie and alternative music. This final episode brings us up to date on the station’s life and on the indie music scene. 

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 90.3 KRNU 90.3 KRNU 533 In the fifth episode of our KRNU retrospective, we examine the impact the expanding internet helped foster in a new era of indie and alternative music. This final episode brings us up to date on the station’s life and on the indie music scene. In the fifth episode of our KRNU retrospective, we examine the impact the expanding internet helped foster in a new era of indie and alternative music. This final episode brings us up to date on the station’s life and on the indie music scene. No 2000-2010: Online and on-air 4 4 2000-2010: Online and on-air full 4ea65b01-1970-4d38-88be-ac8476924e71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02e4e3b4 KRNU: A Retrospective is a 6-part series covering the history of 90.3 KRNU and the memories made inside the booth on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the fourth episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we hear about how the growth of the internet changed the music scene of the day. Talking to KRNU radio personalities from that time, we learn about how the station made the leap to digital and hear about the shows that were on-air at that time. 

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Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the fourth episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we hear about how the growth of the internet changed the music scene of the day. Talking to KRNU radio personalities from that time, we learn about how the station made the leap to digital and hear about the shows that were on-air at that time. 

]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 90.3 KRNU 90.3 KRNU 501 In the fourth episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we hear about how the growth of the internet changed the music scene of the day. Talking to KRNU radio personalities from that time, we learn about how the station made the leap to digital and hear about the shows that were on-air at that time. In the fourth episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we hear about how the growth of the internet changed the music scene of the day. Talking to KRNU radio personalities from that time, we learn about how the station made the leap to digital and hear about th No 1990-2000: The alternative alternative 3 3 1990-2000: The alternative alternative full 8dcbe31f-f403-4e66-96e4-2148bad35fe5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fcf030f1 KRNU: A Retrospective is a 6-part series covering the history of 90.3 KRNU and the memories made inside the booth on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the third episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we learn about the creation of specialty shows and hear from some of the founders and hosts of those shows from the 1990s. We also will hear popular songs from the era and follow KRNU as they find their niche as a college rock/alternative station. 

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Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the third episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we learn about the creation of specialty shows and hear from some of the founders and hosts of those shows from the 1990s. We also will hear popular songs from the era and follow KRNU as they find their niche as a college rock/alternative station. 

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0500 90.3 KRNU 90.3 KRNU 802 KRNU: A Retrospective is a 6-part series covering the history of 90.3 KRNU and the memories made inside the booth on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary. In the third episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we learn about the creation of specialty shows and hear from some of the founders and hosts of those shows from the 1990s. We also will hear popular songs from the era and follow KRNU as they find their niche as a college rock/alternative station. KRNU: A Retrospective is a 6-part series covering the history of 90.3 KRNU and the memories made inside the booth on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about thei No 1980-1990: Video killed the radio star 2 2 1980-1990: Video killed the radio star full 5ca0afc5-340e-468c-ba0d-f2f1c3acfdab https://share.transistor.fm/s/31998c99 KRNU: A Retrospective is a 6-part series covering the history of 90.3 KRNU and the memories made inside the booth on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the second episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we talk to current and former KRNU staff members as they recall the station’s shift from a top 40 format to an early version of the indie/alternative station that it is today. In addition to hearing some popular music from the day, we hear a story of a famous guest that visited the station. 

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Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the second episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we talk to current and former KRNU staff members as they recall the station’s shift from a top 40 format to an early version of the indie/alternative station that it is today. In addition to hearing some popular music from the day, we hear a story of a famous guest that visited the station. 

]]> Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0500 90.3 KRNU 90.3 KRNU 518 In the second episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we talk to current and former KRNU staff members as they recall the station’s shift from a top 40 format to an early version of the indie/alternative station that it is today. In the second episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we talk to current and former KRNU staff members as they recall the station’s shift from a top 40 format to an early version of the indie/alternative station that it is today. No 1970-1980: Little tower of power 1 1 1970-1980: Little tower of power full 285e61f9-d33c-4a8d-8c51-f2cc0a75ec61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b8c3dd7 KRNU: A Retrospective is a 6-part series covering the history of 90.3 KRNU and the memories made inside the booth on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the first episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we hear from some of the original staff of KRNU and how the station got off the ground. Along with an examination of the music scene of the 1970’s, we will cover the daily programming and touch on some of the important events in the first decade of the station’s existence. 

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Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In the first episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we hear from some of the original staff of KRNU and how the station got off the ground. Along with an examination of the music scene of the 1970’s, we will cover the daily programming and touch on some of the important events in the first decade of the station’s existence. 

]]> Mon, 31 May 2021 12:00:00 -0500 90.3 KRNU 90.3 KRNU 627 In the first episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we hear from some of the original staff of KRNU and how the station got off the ground. Along with an examination of the music scene of the 1970’s, we will cover the daily programming and touch on some of the important events in the first decade of the station’s existence. In the first episode of our KRNU Retrospective, we hear from some of the original staff of KRNU and how the station got off the ground. Along with an examination of the music scene of the 1970’s, we will cover the daily programming and touch on some of th No KRNU: A Retrospective KRNU: A Retrospective full 6c857bec-e66d-454f-a4b0-ade1160593a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c684490 KRNU: A Retrospective is a 6-part series covering the history of 90.3 KRNU and the memories made inside the booth on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In this introduction, we learn about the history of radio broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Former University staff members walk us through how the pieces fell into place to help form what would become “Lincoln’s New Music Alternative”. 

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Host Sam Broderson talks to former and current faculty, staff and students about their memories of the station and details the KRNU by the decades to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

In this introduction, we learn about the history of radio broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Former University staff members walk us through how the pieces fell into place to help form what would become “Lincoln’s New Music Alternative”. 

]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500 90.3 KRNU 90.3 KRNU 235 In this introduction to our KRNU Retrospective, we learn about the history of radio broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Former University staff members walk us through how the pieces fell into place to help form what would become “Lincoln’s New Music Alternative”. In this introduction to our KRNU Retrospective, we learn about the history of radio broadcasting at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Former University staff members walk us through how the pieces fell into place to help form what would become “Lincoln’ No