What is a talk show?

Answer 1

While there are various kinds of Talk Shows, the basics are these: there is a host (sometimes more than one); some interesting guests (who are usually experts on the theme of the day); and a theme or topic the show will focus on that day. Some talk shows on radio allow listeners to call in and talk with the guests or question the host. On TV, usually there is a studio audience, and they react to what the guests or the host might be saying during the discussion. There are some talk shows that are more news-oriented, like Meet The Press, where the host questions political figures and candidates on the issues of that week. There are other talk shows that focus more on celebrities and celebrity gossip, or sports, or interviews with famous people.