Politics On Air

Today we have a much-needed day off from classes due to Presidents' Day, so I figured there was no better time to write about my experiences on political talk radio here at GW.

Since September, I've co-hosted "Right On", a political talk show airing every Sunday from 10 AM to noon on WRGW, GW's very own student-run radio station. It's a fun experience, and something not as many students here take advantage of as you might expect given how "political" GW students are.

There are a large number of shows airing on WRGW, and new programs are added every semester. Though we don't actually broadcast on the airwaves anymore, all of our programming is available live on the WRGW website. Most shows are actually music-related, but there a few news and political talk shows like "Right On" as well.

As you might guess by the program's name, "Right On" was originally a program run by the College Republicans. My friend, the main host, invited me on September to add some more ideological breadth (yes, I am in fact a moderate Democrat). It's a truism that college campuses are more liberal than the country as a whole, but you wouldn't know it listening to our program. What this goes to show is that no matter your political persuasion there are like-minded people here--in contrast to high schools like the one I attended, it's harder here to find people who don't care about politics than to find those who love it.

You can find a complete list of all WRGW programs on the website, but feel welcome to listen and call in anytime to respond to the commentary you hear on "Right On" and other talk programs, or to request songs for shows that do that. If you really want to hear a slice of authentic campus life, make sure to tune in.


Adam
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