Radio stations often change formats to attract different audiences, but 1010 WINS, as an all-news station, has lasted 60 years. I remember listening to Murray the K when 1010 WINS was a top 40 station until April 19, 1965. On October 10. 2022 WINS began to simulcast on 92.3 FM. They still use the slogan "You give us 22 minutes, we'll give you the world."
The news stories on 1010 WINS are usually very brief. One must watch TV News or listen to WNYC for more in-depth coverage. The station must be very repetitive as it expects its listeners to stay only a short time.
There is an Asian woman in my neighborhood in a bagel bakery who always listens to WINS. I once asked her if she is bored listening to news all the time. Her answer was "I like the news." To each his own. In any event, the news on any outlet is so sad as they report murders, crime, fires, accidents, natural disasters, and political nonsense. I like to keep informed, but once a day is enough.
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