What is the difference between a producer and an executive producer, for a radio or TV show?

What is the difference between a producer and an executive producer, for a radio or TV show?
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An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production. Typically an executive producer handles business and legal issues. I’d say the executive producer has more power than a producer.
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