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talk radio

noun

Definition of talk radio

: radio programming consisting of call-in shows

Examples of talk radio in a Sentence

He listens to business talk radio in the car.

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Conservative politicians, Fox News commentators and talk radio hosts have engaged in plenty of bullying of their own. E.j. Dionne Jr., The Mercury News, "Dionne: Why evangelicals continue to embrace Trump," 23 Aug. 2019 These bad-faith actors now reach a sizable portion of the United States, whether through talk radio, websites, or networks like Fox News. Oliver Darcy, CNN, "In the age of the information wars, Mueller's traditionalist approach was his major flaw," 26 July 2019 Today, there are people — many people — who define conservatism as Fox News, talk radio, and Trump rallies, period. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, "May I See Your ID?," 22 July 2019 But Jalette, 76, has seen a late boost from local talk radio, and five sitting members of the City Council are backing his campaign. Dan Mcgowan, BostonGlobe.com, "Why the R.I. political world should pay attention to today’s Woonsocket special election. GOP and unions find common ground.," 6 Aug. 2019 For 20 years, the right wing has invested tremendous amounts of money in talk radio, in television, in every possible platform to be in their ears, before their eyes, and on their minds. John Fund, National Review, "Progressives Are Convinced That Trump Is Toast," 21 July 2019 Already, Merrill’s been on conservative talk radio claiming to be a target of the liberal media. al.com, "Leave it to Cleaver: Merrill’s homophobic TV nostalgia is a political rerun we can’t stop watching," 24 July 2019 Morning sports talk radio host Paul Gallant announced that he was let go from SportsRadio 610 on Tuesday. Matt Young, Houston Chronicle, "Paul Gallant let go from SportsRadio 610," 4 June 2019 Christopher Sorley, a handyman from Chicago who became the latest Cubs fan to go viral after being accused of swiping a home run ball on Tuesday night, defended himself against the Twitter mob and talk radio hosts who vilified him on Wednesday. Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Daywatch: Dangerous heat on way, the ‘Mai Tai Guy’ Cubs fan is not sorry and other things to know to start your day," 18 July 2019

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First Known Use of talk radio

1968, in the meaning defined above

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talk radio

noun

English Language Learners Definition of talk radio

chiefly US : radio programs in which people talk about politics, sports, etc., and listeners can make phone calls to give their opinions

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