Early Draft - Handbook for those already doing Talk Shows
Introduction: What We Know about our Listener
Editorial Development
* Topic selection
* Topic framing/globalizing
* Focus statements
* Research
* Role of callers
* Coordination with news department
Hosting
* Show Intros
* Caller pathway
* Interviewing
* Resets
Production
* Use of tape
* Other production elements
* Call screening
* Show promotion (see also Role of PD)
Role of Program Director
* Aircheck critiques
* Promotion plan
Role of News Director
* Content recycling