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'Talk Radio' explores the worst day of a radio star's life

'Talk Radio' tells the story of Barry Champlain, a Cleveland radio shock jock. The local radio shows success has led to his hit talk show being syndicated nationally. The show is set in the radio studio on the worst day of his life. The 1987 play was Pulitzer Prize nominated and made into a 1988 movie featuring Oliver Stone and Alec Baldwin.

Josh Madden, director, and John Reynolds, (Barry Champlain) join Cory Crowe on KEDM's Lagniappe to discuss the play and the mental state of plays radio host and how is mirrors social media and society.