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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Conservative talk radio host Chris Stigall is the GOP nominee who will square off against Democrat Josh Smead, a licensed architect and general contractor. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

The network also has argued that the FCC is selectively enforcing the rule, as its January guidance did not address talk radio, where conservative hosts routinely feature political candidates, including Talarico’s Republican opponent, Ken Paxton. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

After silly sports talk radio debate over whether to boo or cheer for the trade deadline evacuee Skubal filled the airwaves during the day, his reception was overwhelmingly positive. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2026

The pair were among the dozen films Parton appeared in over her career, a list that includes her 1980 break-out role in 9 to 5, as well as appearances in 1984’s Rhinestone with Sylvester Stallone and the 1992 talk radio comedy Straight Talk. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for talk radio

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo