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.

How News/Talk Radio Should Cover Potential War with Iran

Talk radio was different during Vietnam, and didn’t exist during previous wars.

Why News/Talk Radio Hosts Continue to Run for Elected Office

If you win, you get on the political gravy train; once you get into office, you’ll always be able to get some kind of related job once you’re out of office...

8 Potential Non-Radio Careers Industry Professionals Should Consider

If you’re a radio host, what might those transferrable skills be? Let’s see…

What the Radio Business Can Learn From the Collapse of the Magazine Industry

Nobody can argue that things are bright and sunny for radio going forward, but there’s still a business in creating audio content, whatever the medium.

An Important Reminder to the Radio, Podcasting, and Video Worlds

Video isn’t radio with pictures. Video is another medium. Radio and podcasting are separate media as well. You can’t get away with doing a half-assed job on any of them.

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Axl Rose, Ozzy Osbourne & Rock’s Greatest Onstage Meltdowns

Last year in this space over the 4th, we...

The Zalinski Effect: What a Movie Villain Teaches Us About Radio’s Talent Paradox

"We just give the driver another reason to plug their phone in and leave us behind."

It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th

"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."

SportsCenter: AM Has the Best Comedy Team on Sports Television

"Striewski and Scott do not claim to be comedians, but they are hardly your typical studio desk jockeys. In truth, they are beyond labels. They are simply outstanding SportsCenter anchors who showcase their inimitable humor, genuinely enjoy working together, and produce a broadcast that is equally informative and entertaining."