ABC News Radio Faces Questions Over Pre-Recorded Overnight Newscasts

Several program directors, meanwhile, who air the newscasts, said they were not briefed by the network that select newscasts would be pre-recorded or re-aired.

Howard Stern Dropping to One New Show Per Week, Lays Off Several Staffers

Employees learned of the cuts during a Monday Zoom meeting before being sent home with severance packages based on their tenure, Barrett Media has learned.

Chris Cuomo: Jake Tapper Acted as ‘Simpering, Lisping Sycophant’ During Donald Trump Interview

"When he talks about the president, you know he’s trying to be a tough guy. And when he’s talking to him, he’s a sycophant because he wants the ratings and he wants the access."

Bill Handel: Paramount Skydance Lawyers Reasoning For Approval of Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Laughable

"The Justice Department said it's not challenging the acquisition because it's not likely to harm competition or American consumers. How is that possible?"

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Inside the Crowd React Media Study on AI Voices That Divided The Radio Industry

"Listeners clearly expressed that they expect radio to be built around authentic relationships between broadcasters and audiences."

The Industry According To: Kevin Straley, TuneIn

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Josh Martinez Is a Free Agent, and He’s Not Wasting the Chapter

"One thing I've learned is that talent opens doors, but relationships and work ethic keep them open."

SiriusXM’s Julia Cunningham on the Art of Interviewing

There is an art to doing great interviews, and...

Inside Mike Gallagher’s Surprise Tribute to Salem’s Phil Boyce

"We've sort of come full circle together. We've been through a lot of highs, a lot of lows, but we've just had a great ride together. He's one of the most important figures in my career."

What Taylor Swift’s Wedding Teaches Morning Radio Programmers

I can't help it. I'm surrounded by it. My wife is a massive Swiftie, so there was absolutely no avoiding the fact that behind a...

ABC News Radio Faces Questions Over Pre-Recorded Overnight Newscasts

Several program directors, meanwhile, who air the newscasts, said they were not briefed by the network that select newscasts would be pre-recorded or re-aired.

Howard Stern Dropping to One New Show Per Week, Lays Off Several Staffers

Employees learned of the cuts during a Monday Zoom meeting before being sent home with severance packages based on their tenure, Barrett Media has learned.

Columns

Why Radio’s AI Disclosure Debate May Already Be Dead Air

"Disclosure only matters if consumers believe there's meaningful value in knowing the difference. Based on the latest research, they're already showing they don't."

News/Talk Radio Burnout: When It’s Time to Walk Away

How do you reconnect with that first moment of love? If that love has changed, is it time to walk away on your own terms and divorce the industry?

Costco Already Selling Halloween Decorations — Is Radio Ready?

On July 6th, reports stormed the internet that Costco...

Did CNN Call Scott Jennings a Liar Over His Mitch McConnell Comments?

There's a meaningful difference between a contributor's personal account and a network's verified reporting, and that distinction matters here.

The Radio Industry Has a Bigger Internal Than External PR Problem

"The industry needs people with talent and passion who are focused on solutions, not individuals stealing paychecks, doing damage from the inside out."
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Sports

Conor McGregor Teams With FOX Nation, Bare Knuckle Fighting For New Competition Series

"I couldn’t be more excited to partner with FOX Nation and unleash The World’s Baddest Man Tournament."

Tony Reali: Goal Was To Invent His Next Job Following Around the Horn Cancelation

"I thought I was going to be the type of person I said goodbye on one show, I'd be doing the next show the next day. Every fiber of my being wanted that to be the case too. This is when I decided to listen to other people in my life, and I'm so grateful I did."

Scripps Sports Signs Rights Agreement for U.S. 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Cup

"We’re thrilled and honored to bring the 2027 event to ION and to the millions of loyal and passionate volleyball fans across the United States."

James Brown Not Ready To Retire From CBS Sports ‘The NFL Today’

"When it’s my time to go, I don’t want people looking over, as the proverbial story is, to see all that talent that was unused in the grave."

Jon Gruden Hints At Desire To Transition Into NFL Play-By-Play Role

"I want to be play-by-play. Frank Gifford, he transitioned into the play-by-play role. I would like to transition. I had nine years of watching these guys — [Mike] Tirico. And I’d like to give that a shot, man."

ESPN Reportedly Cutting Good Morning Football’s Syndicated Edition After Two Seasons

"The syndicated version extended the show's reach beyond NFL Network to streaming and local broadcast audiences."

Mike Golic Jr: Opportunity To Return to ESPN Radio “Invigorated” His Father

"There weren't really a lot of bad feelings that had to be parsed through going back here [ESPN]. There wasn't a lot of that because I think he's always handled his business the right way."

ESPN Officially Extends NFL Insider Adam Schefter With Multi-Year Agreement

"ESPN NFL news has a way of cutting through everything else on the sports calendar, and Adam is a big reason our audience comes to ESPN first when it breaks."

UFC CEO Dana White Criticizes Event Production Team In Post-Event Press Conference

"I just paid Shakur Stevenson a sh**load of money, and for some reason we can't figure this celebrity s**t out. They [UFC production team] put him up as a fu**ing OKC NBA player. Are you fu**ing kidding me?"

Dave Portnoy: Dan Patrick Had Every Right To Call Out WNBA Commissioner Over Missed Appearance

"You're the commissioner of the WNBA. What do you mean your PR people won't let you go on? It's your decision. You're their boss. So that's a total lie, total cop out."

Tony Reali Launching ‘Real Deal’ Podcast With iHeartPodcasts July 14

"What I really love is the quirky stuff, the human stuff. There's something unforgettable to me with all that."

Sylvana Kelleher Announces Departure From 97.5 The Fanatic After Three Years With Station

"It's a really difficult decision that makes me feel very sad and also very guilty. But I tomorrow is my last show on Unfiltered."

News

Howard Stern Dropping to One New Show Per Week, Lays Off Several Staffers

Employees learned of the cuts during a Monday Zoom meeting before being sent home with severance packages based on their tenure, Barrett Media has learned.

Chris Cuomo: Jake Tapper Acted as ‘Simpering, Lisping Sycophant’ During Donald Trump Interview

"When he talks about the president, you know he’s trying to be a tough guy. And when he’s talking to him, he’s a sycophant because he wants the ratings and he wants the access."

Bill Handel: Paramount Skydance Lawyers Reasoning For Approval of Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Laughable

"The Justice Department said it's not challenging the acquisition because it's not likely to harm competition or American consumers. How is that possible?"

The Hill, NewsNation Unveil Hill Nation Summit Speaker Lineup

Organizers hope to build on the inaugural summit's momentum by creating another forum for bipartisan conversations during a politically charged environment.

New 77 WABC Host Michael Cohen: Donald Trump Says I’m the Next Rush Limbaugh

“I was told the president gave me a glowing recommendation for this gig..."

Salem Media’s Tom Tradup: Loss of Lindsey Graham A Loss For Talk Radio

"Unlike many of his timid Senate colleagues, the senator was always delighted to join local and national talk shows without being blocked by the annoying Praetorian Guard of Capitol Hill aides dragging their feet, demanding questions in advance, placing limits on topics to be discussed, and other myopic restrictions."

Dana Loesch Blasts Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens Over Charlie Kirk Coverage

"No one wants to hear it because no one trusts you. No one believes you. You have no credibility here. Take that welfare card back. We don't want it."

Jason Rantz to Guest Host Katie Pavlich Tonight on NewsNation

His guest-hosting assignment comes just months after NewsNation launched Katie Pavlich Tonight as part of its revamped primetime lineup.

Ben Shapiro Pushes Back on Candace Owens Over Charlie Kirk Comments

"I've said repeatedly that Charlie and I weren't best friends. Maybe you were best friends with Charlie. Maybe not. I don’t know, nor do I care."

Former CBS News Radio Anchor Linda Kenyon Joining NPR

"Happy to report I have landed on my feet. After the demise of CBS Radio and the purge of the entire staff, I have been hired to anchor newscasts at NPR."

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."

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Shawn Tempesta Launches Morning Show on Las Vegas KLUC

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Mary Lockrem Joins 98.5 The Bull Palm Springs Middays

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Audacy Repositions Star 94 Atlanta With Brighter AC Direction

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Brad Elliott Joins 95.1 The Wolf in Abilene

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Beasley Media Names Jen Scordo WXTU Midday Host

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iHeartMedia Signs FCC Consent Decree Over Payola Allegations

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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

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"Results show 93% have discussed podcast advertising as a potential investment. Meanwhile, only 76% currently advertise in podcasts, and 74% plan to in the next six months."

Brendan Carr: Broadcasters Can Move Content to YouTube If They Don’t Like FCC Regulations

"That doesn't violate any FCC rule or regulation. But Congress ultimately put these rules in place, and we've got to enforce them."

12 States Launch Lawsuit to Stop Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

The states argue the merger would create a 27% share of the cable market by combining Warner Bros. and Paramount’s operations.

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“John is a proven leader when it comes to building a positive culture with a foundation of measurable results."

Google Adding AI Labels to Ads Across Search and YouTube

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Netflix Reportedly Exploring Live TV, Added Bundles In Addressing Subscriber Engagement Declines

"Netflix's U.S. television viewership share fell to 7.8% in April, the lowest since May 2025, per Nielsen."

Bonneville’s Scott Sutherland: Radio Needs to Sell Smarter, Not More

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"I look forward to working closely alongside this talented leadership team to strengthen Fubo as an industry leader and create significant value for all of our shareholders."

Broadcast Radio Still Reaching More Americans Than Television, Smart Phones

"AM/FM radio reaches 87% of U.S. adults each week, according to Nielsen Audience Insights. That's the broadest weekly reach of any measured platform. Radio's edge is even sharper among younger listeners, reaching 81% of Adults 18-34, more than any other platform tracked."

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