“Nobody under the age of 40 would know to go to AM radio in an emergency.”

Shane Tews, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, arguing that AM radio’s role as a primary emergency information source has diminished. Her comments come as lawmakers debate requiring AM radio in new vehicles, with supporters calling it a critical lifeline during disasters and critics saying changing technology — from smartphones to satellite and Internet-based communications — has made it far less essential for younger generations. (The Spokesman-Review)