Interacting with Media in Our Lives

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This paper compares talk radio to news radio and explains the significant role that talk radio plays. It discusses the importance of music to people and their lives along with the direction that rap music is heading.

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"There are a couple major differences that exist between a talk radio and a news program. The first is definitely the way in which the information is delivered. In a news program, there is really no interaction between listeners and the newscaster. Everything is one sided, as the news is fed to the audience, and they are not given the chance to respond. On the other hand, a talk radio show encourages listeners to call up the station and voice their opinions. This communication between talk show host and listeners always results in a much more interesting and entertaining show. The second distinction between a talk radio and news program is that with a news program, one can expect to be told the facts and nothing more. While in the case of a talk radio show, a discussion is often triggered by a known factual piece of information, but it is almost always accompanied by the opinionated input of the host concerning the matter at hand. The latter is, of course, the major draw that appeals to audiences moreso than merely listening to the news. Interactivity between the host and a caller plays a major role in contributing to the overall entertainment value of the show."

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