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How Conservative Talk Radio Came to Dominate the Airwaves

On the Media

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The Rise and Evolution of Conservative Talk Radio

This chapter explores the consequences of the 1996 Telecommunications Act on the radio industry, particularly the emergence of conservative talk shows and the challenges faced by liberal counterparts. It also highlights key figures in the conservative radio movement and hints at a future season dedicated to the history of shortwave radio and its connections to extremist ideologies.

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