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

The lifting of the Fairness Doctrine was credited with ushering in a new era of partisan talk radio, led by conservative host Rush Limbaugh, as broadcasters no longer had to meet the obligation of providing a diversity of viewpoints. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025

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

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