talk radio

noun

: 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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In high school, Kirk became an avid listener of conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh, per NBC News. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025 Kirk is also known for hosting The Charlie Kirk Show, a conservative talk radio program, and for his outspoken views on COVID-19 policy, critical race theory, and climate science. Amanda Castro gabe Whisnant anna Commander toby Meyjes shane Croucher john Feng joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 Aspiring sports broadcasters can now get a leg up and learn about sideline reporting, podcasting, sports talk radio, debate panels, play-by-play commentary, and so much more. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025 He’s also allied with political operative and talk radio host Dan Proft of Naples, Florida. Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for talk radio

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of talk radio was in 1968

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“Talk radio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20radio. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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