WGXC-90.7 FM

Turn On The News: Russian Transmissions

Mar 12, 2022: 10am - 10:30 am
WGXC 90.7-FM: Radio for Open Ears

90.7-FM in NY's Upper Hudson Valley and wgxc.org/listen everywhere
http://www.wgxc.org/

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Produced by Tom Roe.

"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: "Russian Transmissions." This week a war continues, with a communication breakdown. Songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), Sting ("Russians"), and Glenn Miller ("Song of The Volga Boatmen"). Clips and excerpts from Stephen Colbert; Seth Meyers; Donald Drumpf; Pat Robertson; Desi Lydic; "The Daily Show;" Tucker Carlson; Mike Pompeo; Trevor Noah; Chris Jansing; and Norah O'Donnell. Episode 059.