# Radio Talking Book — Mn Services for the Blind

> 24/7 news and information service for visually impaired individuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Minnesota IT Services - DEED.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-talking-book/id1483640951 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Minnesota IT Services - DEED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483640950)
- Category: News
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.33/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 50 MB
- Released: 2020-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-talking-book/id1483640951/reviews.md

## What is Radio Talking Book?

The Radio Talking Book Network (RTB) is a free news and information service that broadcasts 24 hours a day, every day, to listeners across the nation.
We broadcast daily newspapers, current magazines, and a wide variety of books to appeal to diverse interests. All are read by skilled volunteer readers and broadcasters.
The Archive Daily Listings within the app offers a view of our wide-ranging programming.
With the Radio Talking Book smartphone app you can listen to the live stream of the Minnesota Radio Talking Book at any time. Just tap the listen button on the main page of the app. You can also listen to any program which has been aired in the past seven days. First tap on the day of the week you which to pick and then choose the hour of the program you wish to hear.
Available to anyone with a disability that makes reading print difficult.
If you have questions, problems or suggestions you can call us at 1-800-652-9000 or 651-539-2363.
Listen your way with the Radio Talking Book!

## Key features

- Live stream of programming
- Access to past 7 days of programs
- Newspapers, magazines, and books
- Volunteer readers and broadcasters
- Designed for readers with print disabilities

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-talking-book/id1483640951/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy way to listen!

*2020-04-17*

This is a
Super simple way to listen to the radio talking book live stream or archived programs for the past week.

## Frequently asked questions about Radio Talking Book

### What is Radio Talking Book?

Radio Talking Book is a free news and information service that broadcasts 24 hours a day, featuring daily newspapers, current magazines, and a variety of books read by skilled volunteer readers. It is specifically designed for individuals who have difficulty reading print.

### Can I listen to Radio Talking Book offline?

The app allows you to listen to the live stream and programs from the past seven days. While you can access past programs, offline listening for downloaded content is not explicitly mentioned in the description.

### What kind of content does Radio Talking Book offer?

The service broadcasts daily newspapers, current magazines, and a wide variety of books. The content is read aloud by volunteer readers and broadcasters to appeal to diverse interests.

### How can I access past programs on Radio Talking Book?

You can access programs aired in the past seven days by tapping on the day of the week you wish to pick and then choosing the hour of the program you want to hear within the app's Archive Daily Listings.

### Is Radio Talking Book available on all devices?

Radio Talking Book is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.

### How often is Radio Talking Book updated?

The app was last updated on April 6, 2026, to version 3.2. This suggests a relatively recent update, though the frequency of future updates is not specified.

### What is the age rating for Radio Talking Book?

The app has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### Does Radio Talking Book have ads?

No, Radio Talking Book is a free service and does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-04-06

- There are now two weeks of programs available to listen to in the Archives.
- We updated various internal components to ensure that the RTB App can continue to run smoothly!

### 3.1 — 2024-03-13

- Improved audio quality for both the live and archived streams 
- Added feature to speed up or slow down audio playback
- Updated program schedule
- Updated to newer development framework, to facilitate future updates
- Various bug fixes

### 3.0 — 2022-02-03

- The addition of an easy-to-reach category on the main screen that allows for listening to the current Twin Cities newspaper program, or the New York times 
- The ability to jump forward or back by 30 second increments when listening to a program from the archives 
- Improved navigation 
- Bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2020-10-01

This release features Radio Talking Book newspaper broadcasts for various areas across the state of Minnesota.

### 1.0 — 2020-04-14

No release notes.

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