It is the process that matters. As long as a vast majority accepts that this is the way things should be, things will remain as they are. That is why a corporate radio station can announce the programming of a rival television station. They are actually allies in convincing the public that they are providing a worthwhile service. Back to the at work aspect of commercial radio.
Employers love such stations.
Boring repetitive programming is a perfect background to doing a boring repetitive job. Things cannot be any other way. Enter community radio. Maybe, just a little. As long as we are conscious that we are breaking up a pattern of subliminal propaganda while tapping out the beat to Little Brown Jug .