Ben Shapiro, Dan Bongino Remain Top 15 in June Podtrac Podcast Rankings

Several of the featured programs slipped one or more positions from May.

Full Metal Jackie Honors Ozzy Osbourne With Free Radio Special

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Assault Charges Against Mike Missanelli Dropped By Pennsylvania DA

“After reviewing additional information, the office made the determination that it would withdraw the charges. In every case, we are always continuing to investigate after charges are filed.”

99.1 The Sports Animal Adds Eric Cain with Tyler Ivens in Afternoon Drive

Eric Cain is headed to afternoon drive on 99.1...

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Why Jesse Kelly Refuses to Take Live Callers During His Premiere Networks Show

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Kyle Long Opens up About His Dream Role With The NFL Today on CBS Sports

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Every 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Session Drops Today on YouTube

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Ben Shapiro, Dan Bongino Remain Top 15 in June Podtrac Podcast Rankings

Several of the featured programs slipped one or more positions from May.

Full Metal Jackie Honors Ozzy Osbourne With Free Radio Special

July 22 marks one year since Ozzy Osbourne's passing....

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The Big 12 Didn’t Land a Monster Deal — It Sold Its Soul for Peanuts

"The Big 12 may look back at this deal as necessary survival in a restructured college athletics landscape. Or it may look back at it as the moment it decided an energy drink was worth more than its soul."

Two Years Later, Audacy’s WCBS 880 Decision Looks Smarter Than Ever

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Assault Charges Against Mike Missanelli Dropped By Pennsylvania DA

“After reviewing additional information, the office made the determination that it would withdraw the charges. In every case, we are always continuing to investigate after charges are filed.”

99.1 The Sports Animal Adds Eric Cain with Tyler Ivens in Afternoon Drive

Eric Cain is headed to afternoon drive on 99.1...

ESPN SVP John Lasker to Retire After 27 Years

"John has been at the forefront of nearly every major iteration and evolution of our streaming business, shaping how fans access and experience ESPN content in the digital age."

Devan Kaney Joins FOX 32 in Chicago Following Philadelphia Eagles Radio Exit

Kaney quickly found a prominent television opportunity after an unexpected exit from Philadelphia.

NASCAR CEO: Amazon Prime Video Wants More Races in TV Package

"I’ve talked to Eric Shanks at Fox, I’ve talked with folks at Amazon, I’ve talked with Turner, and all of them are really happy with what’s going on right now and feel the momentum in the sport."

SEC Network Adds Chase Daniel as SEC Nation Analyst

"Having played for an SEC school and always admiring the fans of the conference, I am so grateful to be a part of this premier college football show and cannot wait to get to work!"

Yahoo Sports Adds Josh Norris, Hayden Winks After Underdog Shutters Content Network

“When we heard Underdog was ending its content network, we immediately wanted Josh and Hayden, and Underdog worked closely with us to ensure their show had a new home.”

MLB Network Adds Cole Hamels to MLB Draft Studio Team

“When we started brainstorming months ago, we quickly thought of Cole, given his decorated career with the Phillies and being a first-round pick."

Marcellus Wiley Speaks Out After Domestic Violence Arrest, Divorce Details Go Public

"I never wanted my family’s issues and struggles to become public for any reason, including divorce leverage. But I unfortunately knew this day was inevitable."

Sal Licata, John Jastremski Team for ‘New York Sports Rush’ Podcast with BetRivers Network

"Just two passionate, diehard New York sports fans having some fun with it."

SN650 Vancouver, SN960 Calgary to Cease Operations

The station carried Westwood One programming instead of its local shows on Tuesday morning.

Netflix Adds Michael Irvin to Home Run Derby Broadcast Team

"I know it’s in Philadelphia, so I’ve got to walk amongst them, but I’m willing."

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Ben Shapiro, Dan Bongino Remain Top 15 in June Podtrac Podcast Rankings

Several of the featured programs slipped one or more positions from May.

New KMOX, 97.1 FM Talk Owner: We’re Running Towards What Others Are Running From

"You know, we're running right toward some things that everybody else is running away from."

The Daily Wire Selling Consumer Brands to Jeremy Boreing

Jeremy Boreing departed The Daily Wire last year. But...

The Hill Launches Insider Subscription Tier

The new service features two membership levels, starting at $5.99 per month or $59.99 annually.

ABC: FCC Singling Out TV for Same Things Talk Radio Does

"The Commission has trained its attention on daytime and late-night television — programs perceived as unfriendly to the current administration — while leaving untouched the vast landscape of talk radio, where candidates routinely appear without their opponents."

July 4th Ratings: Fox News Finishes Ahead of CNN and MS NOW

Fox News earned more than 5 million viewers in primetime on the day.

Scott Jennings Refutes Laura Loomer’s Claims About Mitch McConnell

"I told him we want to see him back at work as soon as possible."

Megyn Kelly: I’m Covering the Charlie Kirk Trial From Every Angle

"I care about Charlie, care about his family, and I care about being very factual in our coverage of what happens out there."

Fox News Leads MS NOW, CNN in 2nd Quarter YouTube Views

Every network on the list saw its numbers fall.

Federal News Network Reporter Jory Heckman Announces Exit

"Thanks to everyone I’ve spoken to over these past few years to make these stories possible."

77 WABC Adds Weekend Show Hosted by Michael Cohen

"I chose WABC Radio because I wanted a media partner that isn't afraid to let me be me."

Tucker Carlson: ‘I Don’t Want to Be’ A Political Candidate

"I was very tempted to say 'I am running...on the pro-patriarchy ticket.' Just to make sure I gain no new fans."

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Full Metal Jackie Honors Ozzy Osbourne With Free Radio Special

July 22 marks one year since Ozzy Osbourne's passing....

Connoisseur Media Sells KBAY Signal to K-Love for $2 Million

“We were approached about selling our frequency to K-Love, Inc. who want to expand their Christian offerings in the San Jose market with the addition of the 94.5 FM frequency. We found a way to do that but retain our KBAY-FM country format."

CMA Names Brittany Schaffer as New CEO

"We met with an exceptional group of candidates, and we believe Brittany is exactly the leader to carry this organization into its next era."

Yung Joc Signs Two-Year Extension At Streetz 94.5

Core Radio Group has locked in Yung Joc for...

KDAO-FM Drops Soft Rock for 90s Hits Format

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John Clay Wolfe Show Expands to 116 iHeart Stations

The John Clay Wolfe Show is going national in...

Dance 89.5 Launches in Seattle as C89.5 Rebrands

 A Seattle radio institution just got a new name....

Raffaella Braun Named Co-President at Triple Tigers Records

Triple Tigers Records has promoted Raffaella Braun to Co-President....

Bakersfield Gets New Rhythmic Throwback Station from American General Media

American General Media has flipped its Bakersfield translator to...

JT Tanchyk Exits KUPL Middays for CHR Afternoons in Portland

Jamie "JT" Tanchyk is making a format jump in...

Dave & Mahoney Show Lands 60th Affiliate in New Orleans

The Dave & Mahoney Show has landed its 60th...

Kevin Herring Steps Down as Co-President at Triple Tigers Records

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Cumulus Promotes Regional Vice President Don Boyd to Oversee Four Additional Southern Markets

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Veritone Executive Paul Cramer Departs After Eight Years

His departure follows Veritone's recently announced cost-cutting initiative, in which it revealed plans to reduce its workforce by 25%.

33% View Stations With AI Voices Less Favorably, New Crowd React Media Data Shows

Although 44% of respondents expressed at least some level of positivity toward AI voices, that support didn't fully translate into favorable views of stations using the technology.

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Political Ad Spending Outpacing Past Records, New AdImpact Data Shows

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Nielsen Reportedly Rolling Out Co-Viewing Measurement as Early as September

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Edison Research: On-Demand Audio Consumption Widens Lead Over Linear

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Cox Media Group Names Danny Bortnick VP of Local Revenue and Client Growth

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Nielsen Audio Diary Ratings on Accreditation Hiatus with MRC

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Coleman Insights and Greater Public Launch Public Radio Underwriting Study

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Audacy CEO Kelli Turner on Potential Future Sales: ‘Everything Has a Price’

"I think it's hard for anyone that's a business person not to be open for business for the right situation."

Audacy Sells St. Louis Cluster to Hoffmann Media Group

"We recognize that news like this creates uncertainty, and we are committed to providing updates and transparency throughout the process.”

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