Peter Thiele

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Peter Thiele is a weekly news/talk radio columnist for Barrett Media, and an experienced news/talk radio programmer. He recently served as program director for WHO/KXNO in Des Moines, IA. Prior to that role he held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Little Rock, Greenville, Hunstville, and Joplin. Peter has also worked as a host, account executive and producer in Minneapolis, and San Antonio. He can be found on Twitter at @PeterThiele.

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3 Ways News/Talk Radio Programmers Can Create Masterful Promos

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Every news/talk station is a living, breathing, entity. You must demonstrate that fact every hour of each day.

3 Tips for News/Talk Radio Hosts as the Legislative Session Approaches

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We have a simple job. We need to reflect on the concerns, lives, and interests of our audience.

News/Talk Radio Needs to Embrace What Separates It From Other Formats in 2025

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I am all in on making radio fun and poking fun at ourselves on the show. But there are three things that you should never ever minimize.

Is Radio Checking the Listener-Focused Experience Box?

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A Listener-Focused Experience is a holistic approach. If everything on your station is dedicated to the same thing, it creates a symphony of success.

News Talk Radio Hosts and Sports Talent Have a Tendency to Murder Pronouns

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If you are the Program Director seeking to maximize the footprint of your station’s locally originated programming, start listening for pronoun abuse. It is a thing.
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The Interview: The John Phillips Show on 790 KABC

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How do you interview someone perhaps best known for making racially motivated comments? Let's see how John Phillips did it.

Three Ways To Increase Audience Connection With Transparency

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Imagine what it would sound like if the remaining talent were allowed to have editorial time about the recent changes to the station.

‘The Press Box’ with Bryan Curtis and David Shoemaker is The Ringer’s Must-Listen Podcast

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"It’s worth just saying how stupid this is."

Being Laid Off Hasn’t Dampened Kadie Daye’s Love of Radio

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“You could be sad, but how will that help me? It is not going to help me get the next big thing."
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