CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era - NBC News

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March 20, 2026
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CBS News is shutting down its radio news service after nearly 100 years of operation.

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CBS News is shutting down its radio news service, ending a broadcasting operation that has spanned nearly a century. The radio news division has been a fixture of American journalism since its inception in the 1920s, establishing CBS as a pioneering force in broadcast news alongside its television operations. The closure reflects the broader decline of radio news as a revenue source and audience platform, as listeners have shifted to digital streaming, podcasts, and cable news. The decision affects staff members working in the radio division and represents another consolidation in the traditional broadcast news industry. CBS joins other major news organizations that have scaled back or eliminated radio operations in recent years as the media landscape continues to fragment.

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