Perry Michael Simon

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Perry Michael Simon is a weekly news media columnist for Barrett Media. He previously served as VP and Editor/News-Talk-Sports/Podcast for AllAccess.com. Prior to joining the industry trade publication, Perry spent years in radio working as a Program Director and Operations Manager for KLSX and KLYY in Los Angeles and New Jersey 101.5 in Trenton. He can be found on X (formerly Twitter) @PMSimon.

Thank You and Good Night

"In the words of the great philosopher Bill Watterson, it’s a magical world. Let’s go exploring!"

How Talk Radio Should Operate Through The Holiday Season

Allow me to offer some options for holiday-safe topics that are better than just running syndication and “best-of” for the next two weeks.

Radio Could Have Evolved — It Just Didn’t

Practically everything changes as technology improves and the public gravitates to the most convenient option.

Why White House Reporters Keep Letting President Trump Bully Them

He thinks he can get away with it, and he’s right, because he keeps insulting people with ad hominem attacks and nobody in the room steps forward to object.

Why Talk Radio Isn’t Capitalizing on the Moment

There’s not one talk radio show that generates any heat regarding what’s going on in the news, or, really, anything at all. Not one syndicated show, not one local show.

Breaking

J. Love Out as KBAY Prepares 98.5 Shift

"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a talented group of people and for everything we were able to accomplish together."

Michael DeCourcy Officially Retires From The Sporting News

"My wife and I moved back to Pittsburgh two years ago after having been away for 32 years. It’s our hometown, and our families live here. It’s a chance to spend more time with my wife."

Westwood One Cuts Affiliate Relations Staff in Department Downsizing

The cuts come as Westwood One's parent company, Cumulus Media, prepares to exit its pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Paramount Deal For Warner Bros. Discovery Paused By Court Order Till August 3

"Today’s decision is an important victory for ⁠all those who would be hurt by this merger, and I look forward to continuing to fight this case."