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Green Day Idiot Nation Channel Coming to SiriusXM April 20

"We’re digging into everything, including bands we love, old Green Day demos, live tracks, deep cuts, and telling the stories behind it all. Come hang with us and let it rip!"

iHeartMedia Layoffs Hit Programming as Intern John Exits HOT 99.5, Z104.3

Intern John signed a contract extension with iHeartMedia in November. At the time, he revealed that the deal was for three years.

Frequency Broadcasting Revives ‘Kelly 95.3’ in Bakersfield

"This is a brand that already has deep roots in Bakersfield. Bringing it back is about honoring that history while building something that feels fresh, relevant, and locally connected."

iHeartMedia Names Vince Richards Program Director of 97.1 The Eagle, Lone Star 92.5

Richards had previously served as the Vice President of Rock Programming at Audacy before joining the iHeartMedia Dallas cluster.

Sammi Tempesta Named New Afternoon Host/APD Of Neon 93.1

"This station has an incredible energy, and I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to connect with listeners every afternoon."

Breaking

Is the Netflix Dream Hurting What Made Podcasting Great?

The math is simple. The appeal is obvious. But the long-term implications? Those are murkier than most people want to admit.

Approaching The Summit: Paul Mason, 104.5 The Zone

"It's one of those things when Jason [Barrett] first put it on my radar that I'm going to definitely carve out time for this."

The Community Connection Sports Has, but Sports Radio Often Doesn’t

"Why is it that teams and leagues can find time for simple acknowledgment, but the connective tissue of sports radio that ties fans to teams cannot?"

The Future of AM Radio Depends on Reinvention, Not Nostalgia

"AM radio may never return to its former dominance. But its survival will depend on becoming more local, more authentic, and more creatively connected to the digital habits of modern consumers."