Emergencies and Tragedy

Dealing With Tragedy: Should You Talk About Tragic Events?

Common programming wisdom is that radio shows should reflect what is happening in the lives of the audience. This foundational principle is sound, but applying it is tricky. Many programmers instruct personalities to find a way to talk about unexpected tragedies and emergencies, but they might want to think it through. Should you talk about tragic events? Maybe, but maybe not. There are several factors to consider.

Should You Talk About Tragic Events?

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