call-in shows
Audience participation programs
Call-in shows are radio or television programs where viewers or listeners phone in to participate—asking questions, voicing opinions, or sharing stories on air.
The format dominates talk radio, where hosts take calls on politics, sports, or personal advice: She's been hosting a call-in show for twenty years.
The genre thrives on unpredictability and audience engagement.
- listenerOne who attends aurally
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- talkbackInsolent response
- hostOne receiving guests
- liveTo exist or dwell
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