From tinny AM pop to stereo underground rock, WBCN was right at the vanguard. According to our guest, the legendary Charles Laquidara, it was part of an exciting wonderfully freeing time. A commercial station, it still managed to be the loud and clear voice of the political and cultural left. Though he says no one listens to radio anymore, he’s still hopeful for our proudly woke values to return once the uniquely charismatic orange one is gone.