Radio has a much larger impact on today's broadcast journalism than people acknowledge. It was invented by Tesla in 1892, and became popular around 1923. (I feel bad for inventors. They never seem to see their inventions get popular.)
Radios were unique to the fact they were the first live news medium. That means that "breaking news" could be reported right after it happened. Radios also followed magazines' lead by having something for everybody in their content. Radio shows would feature readings of stories for kids and adults, news, radio dramas, and much more all in one show.
Radios, however, were forced to demassify, as every other medium before television was forced to. Television drew away most of radio's "talent" to the appealing quality of having their images broadcasted along with their voices. Because of that, radio had to demassify to niche audiences to attract more talent. Radio talk shows and music stations became more popular, and now they're the dominant types of radio shows.
While I myself do not listen to the radio, I do understand its importance. Its live reporting and audio-only playback is still preferred by many people. My dad likes to listen to the radio (Conservative talk shows) while he's driving. It helps him learn about current events while making his daily commute, which is good. (Although, not his talk shows. They aren't good.)
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