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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According to him, that format mirrors the traditional rhythm of talk radio while still embracing the flexibility of podcasting. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 Its entire ecosystem—social media, podcasts, and talk radio—is committed to spreading lies and conspiracy theories, to stoking rage and resentment. Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026 For example, besides being a talk radio host, Hoffman is also is involved with Let’s Go Washington, a political action committee that campaigns for initiatives. ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 That is what talk radio is all about. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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