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On the Media, Katie Thornton's Series Explores Talk Radio's Impact on Politics

By Kyle Kellams,

Matthew Moore

Published February 3, 2023 at 2:26 PM CST

On today's show, WNYC's On the Media and freelance reporter Katie Thornton created the podcast series "The Divided Dial" to understand how Salem Media Group impacted conservative politics. Plus, Arkansas' tour industry appears to be bouncing back, upcoming visual art events, winter weather's impact on blood donations, wrapping up the week's news and more.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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