Talk radio

Talk radio is a form of entertainment that consists of people talking on a radio station. Most are broadcast live to add to the excitement. Sometimes the hosts take telephone calls from listeners. Often, most of the entertainment consists of hosts and callers yelling past at each other.

There are many subjects addressed on talk radio &mdash; from sports to alternative medicine to real estate, and, of course, politics. There is even a science talk radio show hosted by Professor Michio Kaku ("Science Fantastic").

There are many categories of presenter - from the respectable and respected to the in-a-flap and shock jocks.