On Aug. 20, 2022, WKAR Radio celebrated 100 years on the air by opening its TV and radio studios to the public. Nearly 400 community members visited the station to celebrate its century of service.
As part of the event, WKAR Radio aired this live one-hour special. Hosted by Current Sports host Al Martin, the program features stories and conversations from past and present voices of WKAR looking back at the impact WKAR has made on the community as well as what the future holds for the station.
Original air date: August 20, 2022
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