Radio Odenwald

Radio Odenwald keeps it local and that's exactly why it matters. While other German news stations chase national scoops, this one zeros in on the Odenwald region - traffic jams on the B45, local council decisions, school closures. The presentation is straightforward and unpretentious. No music, no gimmicks, just the day's news repeated every hour. It's a throwback to old-school community radio. The morning show drags a bit with too many ads, but the hourly news bulletins are crisp and well-sourced. If you want to understand what's actually happening in this corner of Hesse and Baden-Württember…