‘Raised on Radio’ takes a look back at the golden age of AOR music

I was raised on the radio in a sense.

From a very early age, I loved it. I loved the DJs, the music, the contests, the weekly countdowns, and even the stunts such as the music battles — remember the champion and challenger, with listeners (at least supposedly) voting for their favorite; the winner being played again immediately after?

I even loved the news and public affairs programs: Ask the Professor, Powerline, and more. In many ways, my life revolved around radio, to the point...