"topless radio" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} topless radio (uncountable)
  1. (radio, dated) A radio talk show format, popular in the 1970s, focusing on intimate sexual discussion with callers. Tags: dated, uncountable Categories (topical): Radio
    Sense id: en-topless_radio-en-noun-80d~Mr62 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, media, radio

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