Comedy series about an all-news radio station (WNYX) in New York City. The office is run by newcomer Dave Nelson, an enthusiastic news director from Wisconsin. His responsiblities include coping with eccentric boss Jimmy James, pacifying Catherine and Bill, the quirky on-air talents, calming Matthew the nervous street reporter, gaining the respect of his off-beat secretary Beth, supervising Joe the electrician/handyman, and juggling a flirtation with Lisa, an attractive newswriter who thought she was in line for his job.