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Turn On The News: Changing Formats (Audio)

Jan 28, 2021
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: "Changing Formats." The Radio Network alters the airwaves this week with a new format, and the beliefs of listeners change too. Songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), Oneohtrix Point Never ("Cross Talk 1"), David Bowie ("DJ"), Pete Seeger ("Which Side Are You On?"). Clips and excerpts from Johnny Fever and Mrs. Carlson from "WKRP in Cincinnati;" The Onion Public Radio; Bill Cosby; Jean Shepherd ("Stealing a Radio Station"); Stephen Colbert; Sesame Street; Trevor Noah; Lisa Simspon and Milhouse Van Houten from "The Simpsons;" Seth Meyers; Chuck Schumer; Donald Trump, Jr.; "Schoolhouse Rock;" Jake Tapper; and "The Muppets."