CBS News Radio: A beacon of broadcast journalism signs off
Summary
CBS News Radio, a major source of news for nearly 100 years, will stop broadcasting later this month. The company says changes in how people get news and financial challenges led to the decision.Key Facts
- CBS News Radio began in 1927 and has been a key news source for almost a century.
- The network is ending after 99 years of continuous broadcasting.
- CBS leaders cite that more people now get news from social media as a reason for closing the radio network.
- Economic difficulties also contributed to CBS News Radio’s shutdown.
- The "CBS World News Roundup" is the longest-running news program in America, starting with a live broadcast in 1938.
- Edward R. Murrow was an influential CBS reporter known for live coverage from Europe before and during World War II.
- The radio network brought important historical events to listeners, like World War II updates and the 9/11 attacks.
- The shift away from radio reflects broader changes in how audiences consume news.
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