on the air
idiom
variants
or less commonly on air
of a radio or television station, program, etc.
: broadcasting or being broadcast
The interview will be on the air tomorrow.
an interview being shown on air
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Godfrey was most famous for firing singer Julius LaRosa on the air.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
During games on the air, Santangelo can be amusing and informative, even with a quick-hit take.
—Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
Journalist Bill Moyers dies at 91 The former press secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson spent five decades on the air working as a journalist, political commentator and champion of public media.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Yan Can Cook, his namesake show, has been on the air for an astounding 47 years, and fans have been tuning in to watch the chef cook and muse tales about his travels in the years ever since.
—Emily Rella, People.com, 21 June 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
During games on the air, Santangelo can be amusing and informative, even with a quick-hit take.
—Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
Journalist Bill Moyers dies at 91 The former press secretary to President Lyndon B. Johnson spent five decades on the air working as a journalist, political commentator and champion of public media.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
Yan Can Cook, his namesake show, has been on the air for an astounding 47 years, and fans have been tuning in to watch the chef cook and muse tales about his travels in the years ever since.
—Emily Rella, People.com, 21 June 2025
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“On the air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20air. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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