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wsRadio (World Syndicated Radio) is an Internet talk radio network which started broadcasting on August 15, 2001 with 5 shows and grew to over 120 shows. In 2008, wsRadio had over $1 million in advertising revenue, including eBay Radio and PayPal Radio. [1] By early 2021, the station had closed down. [2]

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References

  1. Chambers, Erin. Chris Murch President/Founder, wsRadio. The Wall Street Journal. February 6, 2008. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
  2. "WSRadio Internet Talk". Facebook.