Talk radio

Talk radio is a radio format which features discussion of topical issues. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually broadcasting conversations with listeners who have placed telephone calls to speak with the program's host. Generally, the shows are organized into segments, a program segment followed by a commercial segment. In public (non-commercial) radio, sometimes music is played in place of commercials to separate the program segments. Listener contributions are usually screened by a show's producer(s) in order to maximize audience interest and, in the case of commercial talk radio, attract advertisers.

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