Radio America is an

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specializing in

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-oriented talk programming. A division of the American Studies Center, the network describes its mission as "to produce and syndicate quality radio programs reflecting a commitment to traditional

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and the

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." The American Studies Center has funded special broadcast projects at Radio America, such as a documentary series on African American conservatives, and conservative programming like ''The

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Show''; ''What's the Story? With Fred Barnes''; ''Common Sense Radio with

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''; ''

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's Laws of the Universe''; ''Veterans Chronicles with Gene Pell''; ''The G. Gordon Liddy Show''; ''The Greg Knapp Experience''; and ''Dateline Washington with Greg Corombos''. The network currently broadcasts a mix of general interest programming, including

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and conservative talk host Chad Benson, during the week, and a variety of weekend talk shows on various topics (such as ''

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'' and ''The Pet Show with Warren Eckstein''. Radio America weekday programming airs on over 600 radio stations nationwide.

History

Radio America was founded in 1985 by its current president, James C. Roberts. In 1997, it achieved full network status, broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Currently, Radio America distributes 15 hours of new programming each weekday. Throughout its existence, Radio America has been producing news, talk, documentary and short-features programming that has been picked up by stations around the nation. Radio America programming is delivered to radio stations via satellite. Weekdays feature mainly news and political talk shows, while weekends offer specialty programs ranging from home finance and sports to medical advice and politics. Radio America has a sister organization, the American Veterans Center, which is also funded by the American Studies Center.

Awards

In 1994, Radio America produced ''The Blues Story: Triumph of An American Musical Art Form'', a six-part radio documentary that won a Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the

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.The Blues Foundation
The network has won a host of other awards, including the New York International Radio Festival's Gold and Silver medals, the ABA Silver Gavel, Gabriel, Ohio State, and Freedom Foundation.

References

External links

Radio America's Official WebsiteRadio America Programming ScheduleRadio America YouTube ChannelAmerican Veterans Center (R.A.'s Sister Organization)National Memorial Day Parade (A project of the American Studies Center)
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