Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the freedoms that define America.
We gather with family. We watch fireworks light up the night sky. We wave the flag with pride. We remember those who sacrificed so future generations could live in a nation where freedom isn’t just an idea—it’s a way of life.
Radio has always been part of that story.
For more than a century, radio has been there during our country’s biggest moments. It has announced victories, comforted communities during tragedies, warned families of approaching storms, introduced us to new music, carried the voices of presidents, connected hometowns through local sports, and reminded us every single day that every community has a story worth telling.
It’s one of the few industries that truly belongs to everyone.
Whether you’re listening in a small farming community, a major city, on a country back road, or during a holiday road trip, radio continues to bring people together in a way few other forms of media can.
That spirit of connection is something worth celebrating this Independence Day.
As we pause to enjoy the holiday with our families and friends, we also want to say thank you to the broadcasters who continue serving their communities every day—and to you, our readers, for making On The Dial part of your daily routine.
With that, On The Dial is officially closed for the Independence Day holiday weekend.
Our newsroom will return Monday, July 6, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., ready to bring you the latest breaking broadcast news, talent moves, programming changes, format flips, station sales, industry trends, and everything happening across radio in the United States.
Until then…
Have a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day weekend.
We’ll see you back on the dial Monday morning.
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day from all of us at On The Dial.
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