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Technological advances allow radio to appear. Most radio was entertainment-oriented, limited coverage on political events, sports,
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The major corporation, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) is formed.
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Ten minute "NewsCasts" brought to you by TimeMagazine are broadcasted on many stations.
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"University of Chicago Roundtable" broadcasted by NBC allowed scholars to engage in intellectuals discussions on air.
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Two-thrids of American houses at least own one radio.
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President Roosevelt addresses the nation via radio weekly on the updated status of the country and WWII aka Fireside Chats.
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Radio "journalism" creates a name for itself as it covers the daily events of WWII. 1939-1945.
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A NY DJ (Barry Gray) discovers interviewing celebs on the air gets higher ratings than playing music alone.
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"All Talk" radio programs gain popularity.
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National Public Radio, a privtate, non-commercial network devoted to news, information, and "infotainment" founded. Programs are aired on local public radio stations nationwide.