The Top Ten Greatest News Reports In History
Posted on: July 17th, 2011You can’t really rate the top ten greatest news reports of all time. People do not pay attention to these rankings, even though they may pay attention to the news itself. No one can say whether the assassination of JFK or the reporting on the Challenger disaster was better. These were stories that shocked the nation. The people who heard both and were alive in on September 11, 2001 will remember that as the greater tragedy.
Certainly, there were radio reports that will live on infamy.Didn’t catch that? This explains it. News of the attack on Read the rest of this entry »
Who Are The Major Names In Contemporary Talk Radio?
Posted on: July 14th, 2011When it comes to talk radio, there is no name bigger than Rush Limbaugh. Rush began his career as a Conservative talk radio host in the 1980s and has been one of the most prolific figures in political talk radio since. Known for his sharp wit, his straight ahead approach, and his political knowledge, Rush remains one of the biggest forces in talk radio.
Conservative political talk show host, Glenn Beck, known for his over the top antics and Read the rest of this entry »
A Brief History Of National Public Radio
Posted on: July 13th, 2011National Public Radio, also known as NPR, is a public, non-profit radio station. It was established on February 26, 1970 following Congress’s enactment of the Public Broadcasting Act. NPR’s first President, Donald Quayle, was selected by a board of directors for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The first NPR studio was formed in Washington DC. They began with 90 public stations as charter members. NPR went on the air for the first time in April 1971 to broadcast the congressional hearings regarding the Read the rest of this entry »
So Your Childhood Music Is On The “Oldies” Station?
Posted on: July 11th, 2011Some of the best music ever recorded is classic rock and it all can still be heard on select radio channels to reminisce and bring back the old memories. The old music that was recorded was done with minimal technology in such a way that created a raw vibe that bands today still try and duplicate. It is hard to judge exactly where all of these songs were written and how they were written but the magic experience of sitting down at a radio and listening to them still provides for a chance to be Read the rest of this entry »