Historic radio network to shut down after ‘challenging economic realities’

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — After almost a century, CBS News Radio will cease broadcasting over the airwaves.

Programming featured on nearly 700 stations will conclude on May 22, according to CBS News. All the workers who kept CBS News Radio operational will be let go, as well.

The news organization pointed to “challenging economic realities” as the reason behind the abrupt closure, CBS News said. However, higherups within the company previously expressed that they would like to change the direction of CBS News, according to Variety…

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