news talk

Broadcast opinion programming

News talk is a radio or television format combining news coverage with discussion, commentary, and call-in segments.

The format typically features hosts who interview guests, take listener calls, and offer opinions on current events: The station switched from music to news talk in the 1990s.

Also styled as news-talk or newstalk.

Related

commentary · debate · opinion · partisan divide · current events · anchor · host · interview · discussion · headlines · media · journalism · analysis · studio · microphone · call-in · open mic · listener

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Opposites
media format

news talkmusic radio

Broadcast medium for songs

Top 40 · easy listening · radio drama

journalistic approach

news talkhard news

Factual, timely journalism

news bulletin · news broadcast · investigative journalism · investigative reporting · print journalism

content orientation

news talklight entertainment

Undemanding amusement programming

sitcom · game shows

Family

news, talk, new, newsy, talks, talked, talking, talker, talkers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G