Clearing the Static 12-13-15

We welcome KGIG as a new affiliate. Also, RNN Headliens. Then, more developments concerning Geraldo Rivera and his lawsuite against Cumulus. Plus, more developments concerning Bubba the Love Sponge and WBRN in Tampa. We close with some reminiscing, per listener requests, between the Radio Kid and Jake about some of our favorite radio stations growing up.

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Clearing the Static 12-06-15

This time, more feedback about community radio, and we talk about how both community and commercial radio could learn from each other and innovate. Also, The Radio Kid's harsh review of the new online version of Springfield's Alice AAA format. Finally, some developments concerning Cumulus, with lots more to come, we're sure.

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Clearing the Static 11-29-15

Another action packed discussion show this week. Pay special attention to our discussion about community radio. Yes, we know we said the matter was closed, but, some very interesting feedback came in which has changed The Radio Kid's outlook on community radio, and we wanted to share it with you all. Plus, sadly, we have to talk about some major cuts at various Bell Media clusters across Canada. What a Shame! And we have other odds and ends that come up during the hour. So, tune in and hear another episode of this radio show about radio!

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Clearing the Static 11-22-15

Lots to talk about this week. We begin with some headlines. THen, we put the debate over community radio vs. commercial radio in Springfield to rest. Not that we don't value feedback from our listeners, but, we feel we need to move on to other topics. Later on, more good news for Classical music fans. Also, more debate and discussion over AM revitalization, and how it could potentially harm LPFM. All that and more on this edition of CTS.

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Clearing the Static 11-15-15

An all discussion show this week, and there is a lot to talk about. Everything from the sale of Ibiquity to DTS, to Christmas music coming to central New York. More developments, such as they are, concerning the PPM. Also, a statement from the head of Town Square Media about their commitment to localism, and the company is going to be featured more prominently at state firs throughout the Midwest. How is this possible? You'll find out when you tune in to this edition of CTS.

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Clearing the Static 11-08-15

CTS turns five this week! We open with Radio News Now. Then, we mention the latest CTS Extra, paying tribute to the late Ed Walker. After that, we discuss some positive developments for Classical music, on both the commercial and public sides of the radio spectrum. We close with a few moments of reminiscing and reflecting back on some of the storeis we've talked about over the past five years. It's all here on this edition of CTS!

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CTS Extra 39: Remembering Ed Walker

On this special CTS Extra, we remember Ed Walker by recounting his many
accomplishments, and by presenting airchecks of his last show -- aired
on WAMU (88.5) Washington, DC.  Ed Walker, believed to be the first
blind american in radio, and the host of the Big Broadcast OTR show on
WAMU, died on October 26th, 2015 -- just hours after his final Big
Broadcast show aired.  We honor him on this CTS Extra.

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