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- Title
"Got a Radio Show": The Influence of Steve Harvey's Morning Ministry on Secular Radio Audiences.
- Authors
Shabazz, David L.
- Abstract
This study examines how Steve Harvey's devotional commentary influences listeners through his morning radio program. Unlike most secular morning radio programs, Harvey opens and closes his syndicated program with religious commentary and devotional messages. After an analysis of his devotional messages, two interpretive themes emerged. Findings indicate listeners believe inspirational messages should be aired on secular, commercial radio programs. Also, Steve Harvey's celebrity status has some influence on their acceptance of the religious messages due to the parasocial relationship listeners develop with the host.
- Subjects
HARVEY, Steve, 1957-; RADIO programs; RADIO programming; PARASOCIAL relationships; RADIO broadcasting
- Publication
Journal of Radio & Audio Media, 2024, Vol 31, Issue 1, p133
- ISSN
1937-6529
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1080/19376529.2024.2337660