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 currently serves as News/Talk Format Captain for Zimmer Communications. Prior to joining Zimmer, Peter held programming positions in New York City, San Francisco, Des Moines, 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.

A Reminder to News/Talk Radio Hosts About Authenticity and the Character You Play on the Air

We are all putting on a performance. It is quite likely that if you are not performing, you will not have an audience. But you must be real.

How Radio Can Once Again Become the Focal Point of the Media Landscape

Radio’s intimacy is what creates special moments.

What the Donald Trump Trials Can Teach News/Talk Radio Leaders

Trump said things that people believed to be true. Are you representing the people?

News/Talk Radio Hosts Can’t Get Caught Up in the VP Sweepstakes

The political junkies may have an interest in Byron Donald, Doug Burgum, or ASPCA Poster Girl of the Year Kristi Noem. The actual real people have zero interest.

Questions News/Talk Radio Professionals Can Ask to Stay At the Top of the Game

Our industry has been through a lot of challenges. Seemingly, the changes can create uncertainties in our lives. These moments can be very good, but things change.

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Evan Roberts Suggests Howie Rose’s Final Call Be Opening Day 2027 if Sunday Has Weather Delays

"You'll get plenty of more opening days. Let Howie and Keith Raad finish it the right way with 40,000 people, with optimism, hope, and then Howie can drop the mic and say I'm out."

Major Garrett’s CBS News Podcast ‘The Takeout’ Adds New Election Segments with VoteHub Partnership

CBS News is expanding The Takeout with Major Garrett...

SubmitHub Bans AI Music From Its Promotion Services

"We want to build a platform that actually helps people promote real music."

Xperi Data Shows Radio Listenership More Than Doubled On NFL’s Opening Sunday

"Overall Sunday audience share jumped 60% on average. Pre-game listening rose 111% heading into kickoff, and post-game audiences grew 152%."