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Local talk radio impacted by latest downsizing in media industry

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Summary
Nutrition label

65% Informative

Rob Breakenridge , who hosted the afternoon show for QR 770 AM, was let go after 27 years at Corus Entertainment .

A source said two producers at QR 770 were also laid off in a downsizing that reportedly extended across the country.

A Corus spokeswoman said changes have been made to maintain the company’s viability.

VR Score

69

Informative language

70

Neutral language

8

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

55

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

Source diversity

2