SOLVED! Sometimes it seems the simplest problems are the hardest to solve. It turns out, when I was checking the fuses (repeatedly) I apparently sprung the radio fuse contacts out. They were not making good contact with the fuse blades, thus not allowing power to the radio. So, I used my pocketknife to spring the contacts together a little and what do you know, the radio is back to enlivening my commute. Hopefully this info can help out someone else if they experience similar difficulties!