must-listening

noun

A radio broadcast that one is strongly encouraged to listen to; an unmissable radio programme.

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Meanings

nounmust-listening (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA radio broadcast that one is strongly encouraged to listen to; an unmissable radio programme.

    Public radio became “must listening” for Washington politicos.

    2007, Stephen L. Vaughn, Encyclopedia of American Journalism
    2 more examples

    Husing's description of the finish is absolute must-listening for any aspiring broadcast student.

    2011, John Lewis, Radio Master

    When radio became king, FDR was not the only one to seize upon its power. In the Midwest, a Catholic priest, Father Coughlin, had a Saturday afternoon radio show that spewed out anti-Semitism and fascism. It became must listening for huge segments of the population: […]

    2022, David Gergen, Hearts Touched with Fire: How Great Leaders are Made, page 169
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APA

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Chicago

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