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WXLO - It's Your Time
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When I was in San Diego in the 90's, KFMB FM which was Hot AC, had a weeknight talk show hosted by Dr. Theresa L. Crenshaw, who would give love and dating advice. They played no music during that show, so it was all talk. The competing station, Q106 ran a similar show. Where I live now, the classic rock station plays Bob and Tom, and there's no music on that. These are just a few examples, but there are many others. So it's not that unsual, especially since WXLO is only doing it on Sunday nights, which is probably among the lowest rated periods.
Also, do you know if this is a brokered time show (paid slot)?
Also, do you know if this is a brokered time show (paid slot)?
I actually think it's a locally-produced show. I know that the studios are in Worcester, because they have mentioned it on the air. Though that is good to know about Sunday night being the lowest-rated period. Backtrax USA airs right after this show, which is syndicated. It would appear that Sunday mornings AND Sunday nights are the lowest-rated.
Well, if I remember correctly, I thought it was law that every broadcast station HAS to air at least 2 hours of public affairs programming during the week. The rock station I work for in Boston has public affairs programming early Sunday mornngs and the country station I work at in NH also has 1 hour Sunday mornings and the 2nd hour Sunday nights. The rules may have changed but I can remember that all the way back to my college radio days ('90-'94) I'm not positive if that's still mandatory. Is this talk show on 'XLO public affairs based?
on-air-in-NH said:
Am I wrong? I thought that rule had been abolished more than a decade ago, although some stations apparently still observe it. WRCA, a brokered-time AM, broadcasts many more than two hours per week of public service programs during the overnights. I don't think the station has to pay for any of those programs. Many of them are quite worthwhile!
Allegedly, it's an "entertainment" show..that is, if you like psychic
readings and/or psychic predictions, etc.
public affairs
While public affairs programming is no longer required, it does,
however, look good on the record (check the stations' public files!) at
license renewal time - especially if somebody decides to challenge you
for your existing license. We run Commonwealth Journal - produced by
WUMB/UMass, Boston, on Sunday mornings. It is a well put together
program, and has some interesting segments...
While public affairs programming is no longer required, it does,
however, look good on the record (check the stations' public files!) at
license renewal time - especially if somebody decides to challenge you
for your existing license. We run Commonwealth Journal - produced by
WUMB/UMass, Boston, on Sunday mornings. It is a well put together
program, and has some interesting segments...
Every time I see the title of this thread, it makes me think that WXLO is somehow poised to take the world by storm! As in it's their time to take the number one spot! 
And yes, WLYNgm is right about the public affairs shows. Not required, but they look good. And, in an area like central Mass., community-based programming is lacking (no local TV, for example), so such programming can even build some loyalty among certain members of the audience.
Face it, contrary to the title of this thread, WXLO's format isn't anything spectacular and they're chronically overshadowed by WSRS. One way to counter that is to demonstrate a local commitment while WSRS continues to farm out programming to the likes of that dreadful Delilah.
And yes, WLYNgm is right about the public affairs shows. Not required, but they look good. And, in an area like central Mass., community-based programming is lacking (no local TV, for example), so such programming can even build some loyalty among certain members of the audience.
Face it, contrary to the title of this thread, WXLO's format isn't anything spectacular and they're chronically overshadowed by WSRS. One way to counter that is to demonstrate a local commitment while WSRS continues to farm out programming to the likes of that dreadful Delilah.
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