What is a talk show?

Talk Show (American English: talk show, Chinese name is transliteration of English), also known as talk show, refers to a radio or TV program where listeners gather to discuss topics raised by the host.

Generally, talk shows have a series of guests, usually composed of people who have knowledge or special experience in the specific problems of that program. Talk shows are characterized by lightness and humor.

In the west, "talk show" is a column of video programs and a host style. The influence and power of TV "talk show" is growing, which has become a unique cultural landscape and a key to interpret the politics, economy and culture of western society.

In China, after CCTV launched "Tell the Truth" in the mid-1990s, many TV stations also launched new talk shows, which are dizzying. China's crosstalk art is regarded as a "talk show" by western countries.

Origin:

The origin of talk shows can be traced back to18th century English coffee bar parties, where people discussed various social issues. However, the real development of talk shows is in America. In the 20th century, with the appearance of radio and people's enthusiasm for public meetings, more and more people put their interest into discussions through the new media of radio, which also catalyzed the birth of talk shows.

The difference is that most talk shows at that time were centralized, that is, an expert expressed his views to the audience without the participation of the audience. Since 1933, many new talk shows have appeared, and the audience has the opportunity to actively participate in the discussion. At the same time, talk shows often focus on some social issues that have aroused widespread concern.

Since 1980s, talk show has become a fashion, and its influence on society cannot be underestimated. In the United States, various talk shows account for 40% of the total TV programs. Talk show has also become a carrier to record the great changes in culture and society, and the content of the program can not be separated from the development of politics, economy, culture and society.

In radio talk shows, most political programs represent conservative views, adding some unstable factors to the changing American society, and even causing widespread concern and criticism in the Clinton era. Daytime TV talk shows are keen on revealing privacy and are called "TV junk", which makes many people disgusted.

From local radio stations in major cities to national joint radio talk shows like Rush Limbaugh Show, all kinds of political talk shows are common all over the country.