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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 14 MIN

Farewell to CBS News Radio - Special Edition rebroadcast of their final show

from BOB DOLE : The Life that Brought Him There · host Randal Wallace

Send us Fan MailIn this special tribute edition, we say goodbye to one of the great institutions in American broadcasting history — CBS News Radio — with a rebroadcast of its final network broadcast after nearly a century on the air.For generations of Americans, CBS News Radio was more than a news service. It was a trusted companion through war, triumph, tragedy, elections, disasters, and defining moments in world history. From the earliest days of modern broadcasting through the rise of television, cable news, and now podcasting, CBS Radio helped define what broadcast journalism sounded like.Its voices carried history into homes, cars, offices, and communities across the country.This special edition honors that legacy by revisiting the network’s final sign-off — a moment filled with reflection, gratitude, and the recognition that an extraordinary chapter in American media history has come to a close.Throughout its existence, CBS News Radio represented:• The golden age of radio journalism • Live coverage during moments of national crisis and world conflict • The evolution of modern news reporting • The foundation upon which much of today’s audio broadcasting and podcasting culture was builtFor those of us working in audio today, this is not simply the end of a network — it is the farewell to one of the pioneers that made everything we do possible.The technology changed. The platforms changed. But the power of a voice telling the story of the world remained.This episode is offered in tribute and appreciation to the journalists, broadcasters, engineers, producers, and storytellers who carried the CBS News Radio tradition forward for nearly 100 years.From one era of broadcasting to another… thank you, CBS News Radio. Questions or comments at  , [email protected] ,  https://twitter.com/randal_wallace   , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

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Send us Fan Mail In this special tribute edition, we say goodbye to one of the great institutions in American broadcasting history — CBS News Radio — with a rebroadcast of its final network broadcast after nearly a century on the air. For generations of Americans, CBS News Radio was more than a news service. It was a trusted companion through war, triumph, tragedy, elections, disasters, and defining moments in world history. From the earliest days of modern broadcasting through the rise of te...

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