''The Broadcast'' (formerly ''The Fisheries Broadcast'') is a long-running radio program based in St. John's,

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and has been airing on

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since 1951. It focuses on stories about Newfoundlanders whose jobs and livelihoods depend on the ocean. For years, it was originally known as ''The Fisherman's Broadcast'' (or ''Fishermen's''), but has been affectionately known as ''The Broadcast''. The current host is Paula Gale. The show was officially renamed ''The Broadcast'' on August 31, 2015. The program currently airs on all

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stations in

every weekday at 6:00 p.m. (5:30 AT). The program celebrated its 70th anniversary on March 5, 2021,CBC Crosstalk
"The Fisheries Broadcast 70th Anniversary"
retrieved 3.6.2021. making it one of the longest-running radio programs in

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n radio history.

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