With the shuttering of CBS News Radio, nearly 700 stations will need a new national news partner. Todd Starnes is considering filling that gap.
On Friday, May 22nd, CBS News Radio will cease operations, 99 years after its original debut. That leaves a large hole in the national news network realm.
Starnes Media Group owner Todd Starnes has shared that he’s considering launching a new network to help fill the void.
“If anyone at CBS News Radio is looking for employment — send me a message,” Starnes wrote in a post on social media. “A lot of very good broadcasters are losing their jobs, and it’s appalling. The radio industry has been devastated by the corporate giants. They’ve sucked the talent, creativity, and joy out of radio … This could be an opportunity for the creation of a national news radio service that truly is fair and balanced.”
In his statement, Starnes praised CBS News Radio for its breaking news coverage, calling it “the gold standard.” He was critical of the network’s political coverage, however, calling it a “disaster.”
Starnes hosts a nationally syndicated show — The Todd Starnes Show — in addition to serving as owner and morning show host on The Mighty 990 KWAM in Memphis.
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