When we talk about a TV or radio show that was being broadcast, we commonly use the phrase "was on the air." However, there are many alternatives we can use to convey the same meaning, such as "was being aired," "was transmitted," "was broadcasted," "was live," "was streaming," "was televised," "was radioed," "was simulcast," "was webcast," "was podcasted," and "was aired live." Each of these synonyms can be used interchangeably with "was on the air" depending on the context, and they give us a variety of options for expressing ourselves with precision and clarity.