C-SPAN

C-SPAN launched in 1979 as a public service. Music radio United States? Not exactly. This is something else entirely. The audio stream covers congressional debates, hearings, press conferences. At 40kbps, the bitrate is lo-fi, but that suits the raw, unedited content. You'll hear the gavel bang, the drones of floor speeches, occasional applause. It's the unscripted drama of American democracy. Is it music? Only if you consider the rhythm of filibusters and the harmony of committee votes. For political junkies, this is essential listening. For everyone else, it's a curiosity. But don't dismiss…