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ABC Audio Announces 2021 End-Of-Year Programming
RADIO ONLINE | Friday, December 17, 2021 |
As the end of 2021 approaches, ABC Audio will provide affiliates with a full lineup of end-of-year specials. Programming includes four long-form programs focused on the biggest news reports, interviews and moments over the last year; eight short-form series covering COVID-19, sports, entertainment, politics and more; and a country music special hosted by country star Walker Hayes.
Long-Form Programs:
- "Playback 2021" is a one-hour special anchored by ABC News correspondents Cheri Preston and Aaron Katersky that delves into the biggest news reports of 2021.
- "2021: The Year in Review" is a three-hour look back at the year's top stories, told utilizing sound from ABC News Radio's special programming and breaking news reports. The program also features key moments from the award-winning "Start Here" podcast.
- "Perspective" is a special year-in-review version of ABC Audio's weekly newsmagazine, and highlights 2021's top news stories.
- "World News This Year" is a special edition of the regular show, "World News This Week," and recaps the past year.
Short-Form Series:
- "2021 in Review" highlights the top stories from 2021, including the January 6 insurrection; the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris; the continued racial reckoning and major trials of Derek Chauvin, Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery; COVID-19; gun violence; and the climate crisis.
- "2021 in Sports" recaps memorable sports moments, including Tom Brady winning another Super Bowl, COVID-19 protocols and protests, the Larry Nassar hearings, mental health and "race-norming" in the NFL.
- "2021 in Entertainment" looks back at the year's controversies, deaths, movies, TV shows and the biggest moments in pop culture - including Britney Spears' conservatorship.
- "2021 in Politics" reports on top political stories, including the January 6 Commission, the Democratic Party - including what it has and hasn't accomplished, the GOP and former President Donald Trump's role in it, abortion and voting rights.
- "Tech Trends 2021" examines the top tech stories, including Facebook controversies, the deplatforming of former President Donald Trump, the GameStop saga, the creation of Meta, social audio apps and more.
- "Health Trends 2021" features reporting by ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton on health misinformation, easing menopause, COVID-19, the impact of climate change on health and mental health.
- "Law & Justice 2020 In Review" features ABC News chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas reporting on the overturning of Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction, the Atlanta Spa shootings, ransomware attacks, the death of Gabby Petito and the scandal surrounding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
- "2020 Year-End Tax Tips" provides advice on year-end financial and tax planning.
ABC Audio will also air "Front & Center's 2021 Rewind," hosted by country star Walker Hayes - the voice behind some of the year's biggest hits, including "Fancy Like." The special highlights country music's top hits and moments from 2021, and features interviews and music from rising talent and superstars, including Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Garth Brooks and Dan + Shay.
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