Pt. 8: Local Radio Plays a Critical Role in Urgent Situations
Radio has been shown to play a critical role in disseminating information in the event of emergencies such as natural disasters or severe we...
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For The Love Of Salt Lake Radio News
'For the Love of Salt Lake Radio News' is the untold story of what has shaped radio news in the Salt Lake Valley over the past three decades. Hear first-hand what the thriving business sound...
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8 episodesPt. 7: Local News Depends on Local Owners for Survival
Local ownership that is invested in the community is what sets apart the two remaining radio stations with a strong news presence in the Sal...
Pt. 6: Big Media Companies Buyout Local Owners
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 resulted in significant ownership changes for Salt Lake radio stations. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos tel...
Pt. 5: The Consolidation of Radio & TV News Staffs
In the early 1990s, radio and TV stations in the Salt Lake valley began to consolidate their news staffs resulting in more industry layoffs....
Pt. 4: The Darkest Days in Salt Lake Radio News
Dramatic changes in Salt Lake news coverage came within month's of the FCC's decision to eliminate the Fairness Doctrine. KSL Newsradio's Ma...
Pt. 3: A Shift in FCC Philosophy
In 1981, the nation's 40th President gave birth to federal deregulation in the media industry. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos describes how t...
Pt. 2: Radio News' Hey Day
An exciting level of competition existed in radio news in the late 70s between the four full-service news shops. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shila...
Pt. 1: Salt Lake Radio's Rich History
Hear how radio played an important role in the lives of Salt Lake residents in the 70s and early 80s. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos tells us...