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Inside Derek Papa’s Difficult Personal Journey at KNBR

"I respect everyone that deals with things in their personal life and then have to do a job. It's easier to do when you don't have to go live on the radio."

Nick Saban’s Process Is a Radio Programming Playbook

"A play was six seconds, and that was all that mattered in the moment. "

Your Bubble Isn’t the Whole Music Business

"I need an EDM sherpa to help me navigate this landscape."

Why Christiane Amanpour’s CNN Departure Feels Bigger Than a Contract Decision

Veteran journalists don’t casually raise editorial independence on their way out the door. As a result, it’d be hard to argue there isn’t at least a loose connection between her statements and Skydance’s arrival.
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Sports

Tracy McGrady Signs Multi-Year Extension with NBC Sports

"A big part of my job on TV is talking about the game, and when I got done playing I didn't want to only talk about it, I wanted to actually put it to action."

Kirk Minihane: Dave Portnoy Ended ‘The Unnamed Show’ Because He Was Challenged on Politics By Me

"We got a boss [Dave Portnoy] who's like, 'I don't want to do The Unnamed Show anymore because I don't want to talk politics."

Super Bowl LXI To Feature Star Wars Themed Alt-Cast For ESPN/Disney Big Game Lineup

"With ESPN broadcasting the first Super Bowl in network history, the network's owner, The Waly Disney Company, is going all in."

Michael Robinson Apologizes For Jalen Hurts Comments Made On NFL Network

"I want to sincerely apologize to Jalen Hurts, his family, the Philadelphia Eagles organization and fan base for my comments last Thursday."

MLB Playoff Ratings Boom: Brewers’ Sweep of Dodgers Tops 7.5 Million Viewers

"The strong ratings reinforce baseball's value as a major television property."

Intentional Talk Signing off MLB Network After 16 Seasons

"We got the news about five six days ago, and it was hard, and it's sad."

Dave Portnoy: FOX Sports Executives Suggest More Dallas Cowboys Content On Wake Up Barstool

"A direct quote. You can never have enough Cowboys talk and never enough LeBron talk. [I] swear to God."

Prime Video Continues Record Setting Viewership Pacing With Broncos vs Seahawks

"Through five games, Thursday Night Football averages 17.29 million viewers, up 9% from last year’s pace and 13% over 2025’s full season."

News

Candace Owens to Jeremy Boreing: Release My Daily Wire Firing Document

"Why don’t you simply grant me permission, publicly, to drop the document where you listed the reasons for my termination. It’s been 3 years."

Joe Thomas Brings 1240 WTON Back to the Air After Nearly a Year

"Ask my high school teachers, all my projects were done just in the nick of time!"

Premiere Networks Launches New Clay Travis Podcast

The idea originates from Travis' former FOX Sports Radio show.

Gordon Deal Surpasses 325 Affiliates With 104.1 KMOX and 830 WCCO Additions

“It's both humbling and motivating to grow listenership and find new partners. We promise to continue leading in the news space."

Jon Stewart Signs Deal to Stay at The Daily Show Through 2028 Election

“Jon Stewart is a generational talent, and The Daily Show continues to be one of the most influential franchises on television and a cornerstone of Comedy Central."

Dana Perino: The Five Was Supposed to Be a Five-Week Show

"I didn’t really appreciate in television how important chemistry was until I got here."

WTAX Program Director John LaTessa Dies

“Capitol Media Group was John’s family. We know what a huge Cardinals fan John was, and he LOVED working for us.”

The Young Turks Rip CBS News Over Leaked Shayndi Raice Meeting Audio

"CBS News hasn’t publicly addressed the leaked audio."
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Music

Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek Media to Lead New Contemporary Christian Format ‘Manna’

“Wagman brings a mix of mainstream and Christian radio experience.”

U2 Slated For Halftime Of NFL’s First Thanksgiving Eve Game

"We’re thrilled that they'll bring that same magic to the NFL stage on Netflix. It’s going to be an unforgettable night for football fans and Netflix members worldwide."

Laurie DeYoung to Co-Host The Kramer Show on Mix 106.5 This Week

"For years, we were trying to get people to choose between our shows. This week, they get both of us. I can’t wait to see where the conversations go.”

Jay-Z Reportedly Booking Himself To Headline Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show

"According to Puck Media, Jay-Z landed the gig after Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber also received consideration."

KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas Marks 35 Years With Big-Name Lineup and Charity Cause

"Celebrating 35 years of this together is pretty amazing. And to be able to give back to two great organizations supporting local youth makes it that much more meaningful.”

Yonni Rude Expands Role as Radio One Names New Houston Program Directors

“I’m excited about the opportunity to lead the programming efforts across both Houston and Dallas, working alongside the talented teams in each market to showcase the best voices, personalities, and content our cities have to offer.”

The Breakfast Club Disputes Kaz’s Ratings Claim, Touts Dominant New York City Numbers

"For The Breakfast Club, it reinforces its standing as iHeartMedia’s morning anchor in the market."

Audacy Flips The New 96.5 to Country as US 96.5 in Philadelphia

The move will put it in direct competition with Beasley Media Group’s 92.5 XTU.

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Business

Spotify Memberships Launch in 34 Markets, Creators to Keep 90% of Revenue

"Creators can build a recurring revenue stream directly from their fans while keeping 90% of the revenue they generate."

Xperi Adds Nearly 250 New Markets to DTS AutoStage Broadcaster Portal

"A station in a smaller town of 20,000 people can now see its audience data with the same clarity as a station in New York or Los Angeles.”

Podcast Study 2026 Finds Radio Reaches Podcasting’s Most Valuable Listeners

"79% of Podcast Superfans listen to local radio every week. This presents radio broadcasters with a tremendous opportunity to pull usage from these important consumers."

Netflix Film Chief Dan Lin Out Amid Layoffs and Leadership Shake-Up

“It’s been a great privilege to lead this incredible team and work with amazing filmmakers and talent to bring their movies to the world"

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