After Nearly 100 Years, CBS News Radio Gets a Final Send off in New Podcast

As CBS News Radio prepares to sign off on May 22 after nearly a century on the air, one longtime insider is taking a moment to look back.

Veteran anchor and reporter Sam Litzinger, who has spent more than 20 years with the network, has put together a special podcast titled A Farewell to CBS News Radio. The episode blends personal memories with a broader look at the network’s legacy, offering a rare behind-the-scenes perspective from someone who’s been in the room for decades of breaking news.

Litzinger walks through his early days in radio news and the evolution of the network, while also digging into the origins of CBS News Radio itself. The podcast is packed with archival audio, including coverage of World War II and the assassination of John F. Kennedy. You can listen here.

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