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.

Super Bowl Show Prep For NFL Newbies

Sunday’s big game should be a huge part of your on-air discussion. Your audience will be watching it. Do not ignore the one thing that most Americans can agree on. 

Team Radio Shows Need Fine-Tuning

Radio is teamwork. Being on a team show can be so much more fun. But certain dynamics make a team show work.  You can’t be parrots...

6 Radio Pet Peeves

Ok, this is what angers me. Am I truly an angry little man?

The Untold Challenges Radio Professionals See While Moving For A New Job

Moving sucks, but adventures and personal growth are the benefits. 

3 Tips to Avoid Ruining the Ratings Expected from the 2024 Presidential Election

This election season, think about your audience first.  Tell them the truth.  Your job is not to represent the powerful but defend the people.

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Fox & Friends Hosts Light Empire State Building During Fox News 30th Anniversary Celebration

"Fox continues to evolve, continues to get better, continues to respond to the audience. Every day we're thankful."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Hiring Crisis Publicist Ahead Of Potential Sports Media Return

"Russini resigned from The Athletic in April amid controversy over her relationship with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel."

Katie Zacharia, Former Fox News and Newsmax Commentator, Named White House Press Secretary

Zacharia’s appointment continues Trump’s practice of choosing communicators with experience in conservative media and administration messaging.

Gracie Awards Open Nominations for 2027 Ceremony

"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”