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Making Classic Rock Dreams Come True

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How Declining Response Rates for Election Polls and Media Ratings Are Reshaping Survey Research

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Tom Bauerle Exits 930 WBEN After 24 Years

"Yes I was fired, one day after returning from a sold out Italy trip with fans."

Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

Cumulus Media Reports 9.7% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"With our plan of reorganization confirmed by the court and the FCC approval process well underway, we are positioned to emerge from Chapter 11 with a stronger balance sheet to capitalize on future market opportunities."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."

Shaggy Stokes Ends 25-Year Run Z104 Norfolk

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Scott Jennings Doesn’t Deny White House Press Secretary Speculation

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NBC Sports to Broadcast 2027 Field of Dreams Game Featuring Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals

"We can’t wait to experience that in Dyersville with our players, our fans and baseball fans everywhere."

Former 93 WIBC Host Rob Kendall Joining 1230 WJOB

"We hope many more additions to come."
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Karl Ravech: “Surreal” To Be Reading About Being Laid Off By ESPN

"I certainly have literally no ill will to a company that's provided me with a life that has that has exceeded any expectation I had coming out of Needham High School or Ithaca College."

NFL Reportedly Extending Team-Access Restrictions To ESPN’s Troy Aikman

"It is up to the coaches and clubs what they share with him. If they share information they shouldn’t, then that’s on them. The same parameters that pertained to Tom last season will continue this year and also will apply to Troy [Aikman]."

Bart Scott on Not Being Renewed by ESPN: “It’s My Job To Make Them Regret It”

"I was going in to my radio show, and they called and were like wish we can do it in person. I'm like, no you don't, motherfu**er."

ESPN’s Troy Aikman: Every Broadcaster Has A Conflict On Interest

"I have friendships every week that I call a game. Whether it's a head coach, an offensive coordinator, or a player. So, I would argue that every broadcaster has a conflict when they're calling a game."

NBC Sports to Broadcast 2027 Field of Dreams Game Featuring Boston Red Sox, Kansas City Royals

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98.5 The Sports Hub Producer Jeremy Conley Passes Away

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Katie Nolan: ESPN’s Lean With Politics and Pat McAfee a ‘Stark Contrast’ to Earlier Years

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WIP Host Joe Giglio: MLB Needs More One-off Events Like Field of Dreams Game

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Tom Bauerle Exits 930 WBEN After 24 Years

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Scott Jennings Doesn’t Deny White House Press Secretary Speculation

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Former 93 WIBC Host Rob Kendall Joining 1230 WJOB

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Newsmax Reports 16.5% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

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Why Talk Radio Has a Built-In Advertising Advantage Over Independent Podcasters

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KIRO Newsradio, 830 WCCO, KNX News, KYW Newsradio Win National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Sid Rosenberg: Curtis Sliwa Should Retire After ‘Drubbing’ in New York Radio Ratings

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David Gaines, Simon Rose Exit KFRU As Cumulus Media Cuts Continue

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