Podcasts by For The Love Of Salt Lake Radio News

Salt Lake Radio's Rich History from 2023-12-12T16:37:41.067529

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 it was an exciting time in broadcasting because every...

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Radio News'Hey Day from 2023-12-12T16:37:41.058854

An exciting level of competition existed in radio news in the late 70s between the four full-service news shops. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos tells us how music stations also felt it was import...

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Pt. 3: A Shift in FCC Philosophy from 2023-12-12T16:37:41.052793

In 1981, the nation's 40th President gave birth to federal deregulation in the media industry. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos describes how that change in policy began to result in changes in loc...

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Pt. 4: The Darkest Days in Salt Lake Radio News from 2023-12-12T16:37:41.046540

Dramatic changes in Salt Lake news coverage came within month's of the FCC's decision to eliminate the Fairness Doctrine. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos reports on the layoffs that occurred in lo...

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Pt.5: The Consolidation of Radio&TV News Staffs from 2023-12-12T16:37:41.040713

In the early 1990s, radio and TV stations in the Salt Lake valley began to consolidate their news staffs resulting in more industry layoffs. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos tells us reporters were...

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Pt. 6: Big Media Companies Buyout Local Owners from 2023-12-12T16:37:41.033827

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 resulted in significant ownership changes for Salt Lake radio stations. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos tells us by the end of 1999, four companies controlled 40...

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Pt. 7: Local News Depends on Local Owners for Survival from 2023-12-12T16:37:41.027195

Local ownership that is invested in the community is what sets apart the two remaining radio stations with a strong news presence in the Salt Lake market. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos highlight...

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Pt. 8: Local Radio Plays a Critical Role in Urgent Situations from 2023-12-12T16:37:41.019775

Radio has been shown to play a critical role in disseminating information in the event of emergencies such as natural disasters or severe weather events. KSL Newsradio's Maria Shilaos shows how ...

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