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Michelle Souther Named Operations Manager at Guaranty Media

In her new role, Southern will oversee operations for Classic Rock “Eagle 98.1” Country “100.7 The Tiger,” Sports “ESPN 104.5”/104.9 KNXX, and “Talk 107.3.”

WXPN’s Bruce Warren Entering ‘Phased Retirement’

Bruce Warren, longtime programmer at Adult Alternative WXPN Philadelphia (88.5), will step down in January 2025 and enter a phased retirement following his departure.

Gunner Jackson Steps Down As KMLE Phoenix Morning Host

After five years, Gunner Jackson has announced his departure as a morning host at Audacy’s Country 107.9 KMLE Phoenix.

Charity Event Roundup: Music Radio Making It Rain

Music Radio stations nationwide are doing good for their communities and engaging their listeners to help. This week’s roundup includes:

Kix Brooks Steps Down As ‘American Country Countdown’ Host

Starting the weekend of January 4-5, 2025, Ryan Fox will take over as the new host of “American Country Countdown with Ryan Fox,” ushering in a new era of Country music.

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Glenn Beck Calls Out The Young Turks Over Lindsey Graham Documentary

“TYT did all they could to paint Lindsey Graham as a hypocrite. Maybe they should look in the mirror.”

Bob Pittman: iHeartMedia Won’t Chase Podcast Deals That Lose Money

"At Axios Media Trends Live, iHeartMedia CEO Bob Pittman talked podcast deals, AI, radio’s reach, and royalties."

Steak Shapiro: Tampa Bay-Milwaukee World Series Will Be A “Disaster” For Baseball, FOX Sports

"There's another term called make goods, which is you guarantee an audience. I don't know that they'll hit the audience they're guaranteeing."

CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil Announces New Video Podcast

The show will be filmed in Dokoupil’s CBS News office, giving the project a setting connected to his work as a journalist.