Radio Journalism

The 2009 Country Music Association Awards, aside from celebrating the genre's top entertainers and musicians, will also honor the country-radio industry's broadcasters.

Sep 14, 2009 - Lisa L. Rollins

Behind the microphone for seven decades, Paul Harvey spanning several generations. His outright success as a radio personality since 1933 made him an icon.

Mar 1, 2009 - John Shults

A shipping forecast broadcast by BBC Radio 4 in the UK has become habitual listening not just for sailors, but also for a significant number of the general population.

Feb 17, 2009 - John O'Connor

Police usually send out media releases that are long and wordy for radio writing. Learn how to turn them into succinct and interesting radio news stories.

Feb 11, 2009 - Tamiko Nicholson

BBC radio has consistently produced high quality radio comedy. Here are some examples including The Goon Show, Hancock's Half Hour and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.

Jan 1, 2009 - John O'Connor

For the first time in its 25 year history, National Public Radio (NPR) announced on December 10, 2008, that it would layoff part of its workforce.

Dec 11, 2008 - Martha R. Gore

Conservative right wing talk show hosts' ability to deal with a centrist President Obama may determine its future as a mainstay of radio.

Dec 5, 2008 - Martha R. Gore

The Fairness Doctrine, which was abolished in 1987, is once again being discussed as a Democrat President and Congress take office.

Nov 30, 2008 - Martha R. Gore

The Fairness Doctrine was an attempt by the United States Federal Communication Commission to have contrasting points of view about controversial subjects aired on radio.

Nov 29, 2008 - Martha R. Gore

A Saturday morning 'must' on national radio, "Let's Pretend" ran from 1934 to 1954, thrilling children of all ages with its stories and fairy tales.

Oct 25, 2008 - Anya Laurence

Tired of the same old "big four" sports-talk radio banter, four Kentucky sports fans have created an online forum that defies traditional sports-chat conventions.

Sep 29, 2008 - Lisa L. Rollins

Contemporary Hit Radio, or CHR, focuses on playing new hit songs and a limited play list. In recent years, heavily researched mass appeal oldies have joined the mix.

Sep 3, 2008 - John Ford

Given the thousands of radio calls a day, it's obvious that people want tips on how to call talk radio. This article is a guide for calling a live radio show.

Aug 7, 2008 - Brent Miller

Writing for news radio requires playing to the ear instead of the eye, as is typical for written news outlets like newspapers and magazines.

Aug 2, 2008 - Mia Carter

KTLK's Jason Lewis and Chris Baker encourage violence against individuals on air. Their comments are not unlike those of Kenyan radio talkers during the election violence

May 16, 2008 - Robert O'Connor

For over 50 years, BBC reporters have expressed themselves through the flagship program, From Our Own Correspondent heard on Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.

Mar 30, 2008 - Jill Browne

The Dutch reality television show, Miss Ability, is a beauty pageant for women with a visible disability. Interview with the second winner, Reni de Boer, in English.

Jan 2, 2008 - Jill Browne