on the air

phrase

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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Needless to say, Birch will be taking a few sick days, so don’t look for her on the air for a bit longer. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 During its time on the air, Curb won two Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026 Compton, who is a staple at Kelce’s yearly Tight End University summit, addressed his absence from the headline-making event on Monday’s episode of the Wake Up Barstool podcast, when host David Portnoy called him on the air for an explanation. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

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