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.

Variety of formats

Other topics of discussion in talk radio include:

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• ethics and morality from Dr. Joy and Dr. Laura,
• relationships, as on shows such as Loveline and "The Satellite Sisters"
• mental health from David Viscott
• computers from Leo Laporte and Kim Komando,
• consumer advocacy e.g. Clark Howard,
• automobiles, as on Car Talk,
• personal finance from Bob Brinker and Dave Ramsey, and
• movies from Mike Mayo and Max Weiss.

Other hosts specialize in talk radio comedy such as Phil Hendrie.

Related Topics:
Comedy - Phil Hendrie

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George Noory and Art Bell take turns hosting the late-night talk radio show Coast to Coast AM, which deals with a variety of paranormal topics.

Related Topics:
George Noory - Art Bell - Coast to Coast AM - Paranormal

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Radio show hosts such as Alex Jones focus on exposing Government corruption.

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Some shock jocks such as Opie and Anthony, Ron and Fez, Howard Stern, Don Imus, and Tom Leykis, are also considered talk radio hosts.

Related Topics:
Shock jock - Opie and Anthony - Ron and Fez - Howard Stern - Don Imus - Tom Leykis

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Sports talk radio can be found locally and nationally (with the networks ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, and Sporting News Network). Sports talk stations like WFAN in New York City and WEEI in Boston have done well in the ratings (aided by baseball and football game broadcasts).

Related Topics:
Sports talk radio - ESPN Radio - Fox Sports Radio - WFAN - WEEI

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