Why is the phrase 'on the air' used by news anchors?

Once upon a time, long ago, television stations were broadcast in the same way radio stations were, although using slightly more powerful technology, and televisions had antennas to receive the signals. read more

For decades, most people received their television programs 'over the air', so when news anchors would say they were "On the air", in a way they were. read more

Pretty much a cat fight. After noticing that all three ladies were wearing white tops during a three-way split screen segment, host Amber Sherlock asked reporter Julie Snook to put on a jacket, to prevent all three from matching. read more

fter the Washington Post reported that Donald Trump wondered aloud why America encourages immigration from “sh*thole,” countries, CNN seemed to view this as an open invite to openly swear on the air, with reporters and anchors repeating the world repeatedly throughout Thursday’s “The Lead" and "The Situation Room.” read more