| − | '''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''' 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. |
| | Talk radio saw a dramatic rise when the FCC repealed the [[Fairness Doctrine]] which mandated that equal air time be given to opposing views.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 | | Talk radio saw a dramatic rise when the FCC repealed the [[Fairness Doctrine]] which mandated that equal air time be given to opposing views.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. |