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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025- NRB president & CEO Troy A. Miller’s latest opinion piece featured in NEWSMAX Opinion, AM Radio in Danger: Defending AM Radio is About Preserving Access to Free Information stated, “We’re living in a time where free speech, particularly for faith-based voices, are being threatened. That’s why I’m proud to champion the ‘AM for Every Vehicle Act.'”
He Continues: In today’s digital age, we are witnessing the consequences of corporate censorship — with big tech, banking institutions, and other powerful entities deciding who gets a platform and who gets silenced.
The battle over content control now extends beyond our handheld devices, reaching into the very cars we drive.
Now is not the time to allow automakers to become the next gatekeepers of information, determining which voices are heard and which are suppressed. As automakers develop more connected dashboards, the question arises: who decides what information drivers can access on the road?
The push to remove AM radio from new vehicles isn’t a matter of phasing out outdated technology; it’s about determining who controls the flow of information within our vehicles.
Last year, Congress made progress in advancing legislation to protect AM radio in vehicles.But the fight isn’t over.A legislative proposal that has gained strong bipartisan support is now closer than ever to passage. The “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” has already secured overwhelming support in the U.S. Senate and is building momentum rapidly in the U.S. House.
Removing AM radio from the dashboard would disenfranchise thousands of Americans who cannot afford the luxury of a connected dashboard, further deepening the digital divide.
The “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” would ensure that automakers cannot phase out AM radio in favor of digital-only options, preserving an essential tool for public communication.
Concurrently, it recognizes that AM radio is not just a relic of the past, but that it represents a pillar of America’s long-standing commitment to the free flow of information, ensuring that all voices can be heard without corporate interference.
Earlier this year, Ford announced its decision not to offer the next-generation Apple CarPlay in its lineup. GM made a similar announcement last year.
If this trend continues, it may sideline access to free, independent broadcasting like AM radio, as newer infotainment systems prioritize digital services and subscription-based platforms in the auto dash.
About Troy A. Miller:
A senior executive with more than 30 years of management and business experience, Troy A. Miller was elected as President & CEO of NRB in July 2022. He had served as the interim CEO of NRB since March 2019. Under Miller’s leadership, the association has recaptured a strong financial position, grown its membership, and significantly enhanced programming, networking, sponsorship, and exhibition aspects of the annual NRB International Christian Media Convention. Miller is also currently President & CEO of NRBTV, where he has served since June 2005.
Miller served with distinction in the US Navy from 1983-1988, including time assigned to the Naval Engineering Command at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS. Miller was part of the commissioning crew of USS Bunker Hill. He worked for personal computer company Gateway, Inc. for ten years and was involved in leading several business startups, including Gateway’s expansion into Europe and Asia, new manufacturing facilities, and global information technology application strategy. He served as the executive vice president and chief operating officer for D. James Kennedy Ministries. Miller has spoken at seminars on strategic business planning, information technology integration, organizational development, and Christian apologetics, as well as training pastors in the Far East.
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