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How do radio stations work?

Modern radio stations often use digital systems to manage and broadcast content, including pre-recorded announcements and music. These systems allow for scheduling and playing files automatically, but also require careful human oversight. In this case, a staff member's curiosity and lack of awareness about the 'live' status of the files led to the system broadcasting them unintentionally.

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