Radio America is anAmericanradio network specializing inconservative-orientedtalk programming. A division of the American Studies Center, the network says its mission is "to produce and syndicate quality radio programs reflecting a commitment to traditionalAmerican values,limited government and thefree market."
Radio America has a 24/7 schedule of talk showssyndicated to hundreds of radio stations in the U.S. The company's headquarters are on North Glebe Road (Virginia State Route 120) inArlington, Virginia, a suburb ofWashington, D.C.
Radio America was founded in 1985 by its current president,James C. Roberts. In 1997, it achieved full network status, broadcasting 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Currently, Radio America distributes 15 hours of new programming each weekday.[1] Throughout its existence, Radio America has been producing news, talk, documentary and short-features programming that has been picked up by stations around the nation. The American Studies Center has funded special broadcast projects at Radio America, such as a documentary series onAfrican-American conservatives,
Radio America programming is delivered to radio stations via satellite. Weekdays feature mainly news and political talk shows, while weekends offer specialty programs ranging from home finance and sports to medical advice and politics.
Radio America has a sister organization, theAmerican Veterans Center, which is also funded by the American Studies Center.
In 1994, Radio America producedThe Blues Story: Triumph of An American Musical Art Form, a six-part radio documentary that won a Keeping the Blues Alive Award from theBlues Foundation.[2]
The network has won a host of other awards, including the New York International Radio Festival's Gold and Silver medals,[citation needed] theABA Silver Gavel,[citation needed] Gabriel,[clarification needed] Ohio State,[clarification needed] and Freedom Foundation.[clarification needed]
