| − | Talk radio is a radio format which predominately features a host who talks about various issues, whether items in the news, book reviews, or political issues. | + | Talk radio is a radio format which predominately features a host who talks about various issues, whether items in the news, book reviews, or political issues. When used in political discussions, the term '''talk radio''' refers to the predominantly [[conservative]] hosts. Here is the ranking of market share (audience) of the top 25 in talk radio for the period 8/1/07 to 10/31/07:<ref>http://talkstreamlive.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/the-top-25-in-talk-radio-rpt-17/</ref> |
| | Talk radio saw a dramatic rise when the FCC repealed the Fairness Doctrine which mandated that equal air time be given to opposing views. Since the repeal, talk radio has been dominated largely by conservative voices such as [[Rush Limbaugh]], [[Sean Hannity]], and [[Michael Savage]]. Generally, [[liberal]] talk radio has failed; for example, Air America Radio, a [[liberal]] radio network, went bankrupt on October 13, 2006. As of July 2007, however, Air America is still broadcasting. | | Talk radio saw a dramatic rise when the FCC repealed the Fairness Doctrine which mandated that equal air time be given to opposing views. Since the repeal, talk radio has been dominated largely by conservative voices such as [[Rush Limbaugh]], [[Sean Hannity]], and [[Michael Savage]]. Generally, [[liberal]] talk radio has failed; for example, Air America Radio, a [[liberal]] radio network, went bankrupt on October 13, 2006. As of July 2007, however, Air America is still broadcasting. |
| | Talk radio includes topics such as gardening, the supernatural, relationships, advice, sports, health, and home improvement. | | Talk radio includes topics such as gardening, the supernatural, relationships, advice, sports, health, and home improvement. |