This four-part series looks at the rise of right-wing talk radio in the USA. From the deregulation battles of the 1980s, to the ascent of Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, other conservative shock jocks - and their digital heirs. The first episode explores the Reagan era, as America's first celebrity president deregulates the airwaves and dismantles the Fairness Doctrine.
TV series
Radio Hate
20231 season · 4 episodes
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
1
S1 E1The End of Fairness
Jan 8, 202342 min
Ronald Reagan, America's first celebrity president, deregulates the airwaves and triggers the rise of right-wing talk radio.
S1 E2The Rush Revolution
Jan 8, 202342 min
Examines the rise of Rush Limbaugh and the weaponisation of the new medium by Republican lawmakers in the early 1990s.
S1 E3The Feedback Loop
Jan 8, 202342 min
Explores the immigration battles of 2007 and 2013 when two American presidents tried and failed to bring about reform.
S1 E4The Big Lie
Jan 8, 202342 min
An exploration of how conservative media invents and perpetuates alternative realities to undermine US elections and voting rights. A look at the Stop the Steal coup attempt and its aftermath.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Radio Hate?
- Radio Hate is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Radio Hate are there?
- Radio Hate has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Radio Hate?
- Radio Hate has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 8, 2023.
- Who stars in Radio Hate?
- Radio Hate stars Nicole Hemmer, Yochai Benkler, Paul Matzko, Michael Reagan, Mark Fowler.
