Radio 38

Radio 38 isn't the flashiest station on the dial. That's its charm. This is German radio at its most straightforward: a mixed playlist of pop, rock, and Schlager, interrupted by local news and traffic updates. You'll hear everything from Kraftwerk to Helene Fischer, depending on the hour. It's the kind of station you'd have on while driving through the countryside or fixing something in the garage. The DJs sound like they've been doing this for decades, which they probably have. There's no pretension here, just reliable programming that knows its audience. The thing is, that's increasingly rar…