> A variety of forces have conspired to suffocate it. Two decades of increased regulatory interference, technological innovation, societal disruption, and an evolving political culture on the right have made that kind of radio into an unprofitable proposition. Carmakers are dropping AM radio from their dashboards, rendering this once ubiquitous and complimentary feature into a pricy upgrade.

Carmakers are droping it mainly for profit reasons. AM antennas are big and expensive. There is also a lot of propaganda regarding digital radio which tries to replace analog radio.

Every type of radio has its place but today world is sick about profits. It is the same situation like in streaming vs. TV.

Quality is left as an exercise for the listener.