Radio has always been great at bringing people together. But while the earliest programming was designed to get everyone listening over time, radio also created places for communities to hold their own conversations. From the early days of pirate radio to the rise of licensed community broadcasters, community radio has had an invaluable impact on Australian society. In Episode 5 of Who Listens to the Radio? we explore how community radio has served as a pivotal lifeline for minority groups and communities and provided a platform for stories and perspectives that the mainstream often overlooks.