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Briefing: CBS News Shutters Its Storied Radio News Service After Nearly a Century, Ending an Era

Strategic angle: CBS News ends its radio news service, marking the conclusion of a significant chapter in broadcast journalism.

by Editorial Staff|Mar 20, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD

CBS News radio service began in September 1927.

The service was a precursor to the entire CBS network.

Top-of-the-hour news roundups were delivered to about 700 stations.