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"Turn On The News" is the weekly newscast from the fictional Radio Network, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. Tune in "Turn On The News" each week for the latest news, radio art, and more from our robot reporters, making sure you hear both sides -- good and evil -- every time you "Turn On The News." This week: "Network Error" This week something is wrong with the signal. Songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), Matthew Shipp with William Parker ("When Johnny Comes Marching Home"), and David Byrne with St. Vincent ("I Should Watch TV"). Clips and excerpts from Gregory Whitehead ("This Is Not a Test"; Howard Beale from "Network;" Kent Brockman from "The Simpsons;" George Carlin; Bill Mahar; Sam the Eagle; Kermit the Frog; Barry Champlain and Kent from "Talk Radio;" and Gregory Whitehead ("Adioradio"). Episode 019 This week's show is evergreen, can run anytime.