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Keith Hernandez Inks Contract Extension with SNY

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Keith Hernandez Inks Contract Extension with SNY

Longtime New York Mets color analyst Keith Hernandez has reportedly inked a deal with SNY to remain in the broadcast booth.

The extension will keep Hernandez partnered with Gary Cohen and Ron Darling for their 21st consecutive season together, according to a report from Newsday’s Anthony Rieber.

It is unknown how long the contract extension is. Previously, Hernandez shared that he’d be interested in broadcasting New York Mets games for another three seasons.

The last time Keith Hernandez and SNY went through contract negotiations, the two sides were at odds for lengthy periods of time before a deal was struck. However, it appears as if this round between the cable network and the 72-year-old analyst were much more fruitful much sooner than previous negotiations.

The contract extension for Keith Hernandez comes after the director for Mets broadcasts on SNY, John DeMarsico, departed the network after 17 seasons leading the broadcast.

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Michael Eisner: My Advice to New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro is to Copy What Bob Iger Did

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Michael Eisner: My Advice to New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro is to Copy What Bob Iger Did

Longtime Disney executive Josh D’Amaro has been tabbed as the new CEO to replace Bob Iger next month. Michael Eisner has experience running the company and has shared what he’d tell D’Amaro.

In a post on social media, Eisner — who was the CEO of Disney from 1984 to 2005 — shared that he’d give simple instructions to D’Amaro upon taking over the position.

“My advice to Josh is continue Bob Iger’s strategy,” Eisner began, “that creativity will handle profits, always protect the brand, and keep close the words of Walt Disney: ‘We love to entertain kings and queens, but the vital thing to remember is this—every guest receives the VIP treatment.’ Good luck.”

He added congratulations to Josh D’Amaro, stating that the company made a “wice pick” in selecting him as it’s next CEO.

Michael Eisner also congratulated Dana Walden on her promotion to President and Chief Creative Officer for the company.

D’Amaro has worked at the company for 28 years. During his tenure, he’s led the largest segment of the company’s business, totalling more than $36 billion in 2025 and overseeing 185,000 worldwide employees.

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He will succeed Iger, who returned to the company in 2022 after previously stepping away as its chief executive. Bob Iger will continue to serve as a senior advisor to Josh D’Amaro and work as a member of the Disney board until he retires from the company on December 31st, 2026.

The 54-year-old D’Amaro has served as the Chairman of Disney Experiences since 2020.

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Jim Bowden Joining Foul Territory For New ‘GM Territory’ Podcast

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Jim Bowden Joining Foul Territory For New ‘GM Territory’ Podcast

The Foul Territory Network has announced a new program with Jim Bowden is joining its growing roster of programs.

GM Territory will be hosted by Bowden and his son, Trey, who played Division I college baseball. The show will focus on trades, the MLB Draft, scouting, analytics, player development, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and insider information and news from each MLB team.

Bowden spent 16 years as an MLB general manager, leading efforts for both the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals during his career. He has also worked for SiriusXM’s MLB Network Radio as a host, as well as an analyst and insider for ESPN and ESPN Radio.

”We are really excited to join the Foul Territory Network with a program designed solely from the lens of the GM and front offices with an unfiltered approach,” said Bowden. “Sometimes those viewpoints are unpopular, sometimes controversial but always filled with strong opinions to think about. I’ve really enjoyed my role as the resident GM of Foul Territory and I’m glad I now will have the opportunity to expand it regularly with our show.

“There are only three people that have full access to all the information and opinions of an organization – the owner, the president and the GM,” continued Bowden. “With our tight relationships with all thirty front offices, we can bring that insight directly to you.”

The first episode of GM Territory was released on Tuesday.

https://www.youtube.com/@GMTerritoryShow

Bob Waugh, Carrie Evans Return to WRNR in Annapolis

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Bob Waugh, Carrie Evans Return to WRNR in Annapolis

After WRNR returned to the FM dial in July 2025 at 93.5 FM, Bob Waugh and Carrie Evans are now returning to the Annapolis brand.

The station has announced that Waugh will host middays on Saturdays from 10 AM-3 PM. He spent nearly 20 years leading the brand as its Operations Manager and Program Director until his exit in 2022. He’ll begin hosting his duties on Saturday, February 14th.

“When I heard Jay Stevens and Kirk Litton would be tasked with resuscitating WRNR, having worked with both from my time at WHFS, I really wanted to get involved,” said Waugh. “Also, I’ve been sitting on a treasure trove of material — from Hozier performing at St. Anne’s Parrish, to a memorable chat I had with Billy Idol live at Ram’s Head On Stage, and so much more — I started to think about ways to celebrate our time in Annapolis on Main Street by taking a stroll down Memory Lane.

“While I love the consulting work I do with Paragon, I have started to miss being on the air and conducting interviews with the artists I admire so much,” Waugh continued. “WRNR’s return provides me with an opportunity to do both! Now, I just have to find my headphones and an RE-20.”

Meanwhile, Evans also rejoins the station. She previously worked as the Assistant Program Director and Music Director from 2004 to 2019. She’ll begin hosting weekday middays from 12-2 PM beginning on Monday, February 16th.

“Wow, talk about a full-circle moment,” she said. “I’m so happy and humbled to be returning to the air at my favorite hometown station! It’s with so much pride that I say, WRNR’s new owners understand, appreciate and are working their tails off to live up to the station’s storied history. They have offered me an opportunity I no longer imagined possible, and it’s my great honor to be able to work in this unbelievable town once again.”

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Mountain West Conference Inks New TV Deal with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW

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Mountain West Conference Inks New TV Deal with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW

The Mountain West Conference has announced a new TV rights deal for the league, with games being broadcast across CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and The CW.

As part of the deal, 15 conference football games will air across CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Paramount+. Additionally, 18 conference men’s basketball and two conference women’s basketball regular season games will air on CBS Sports Network, with the men’s basketball tournament quarterfinals, semifinals, and women’s basketball championship game airing on the cable channel. The men’s basketball tournament championship game will air on CBS.

“The Mountain West has been a valued partner for more than two decades, and we’re proud that CBS Sports will continue to showcase the conference’s marquee games across our platforms, including the MW Basketball Championships,” said CBS Sports Executive Vice President of Programming Dan Weinberg. “This new agreement further elevates our multiplatform college football portfolio and adds even more depth to our robust college basketball lineup.”

FOX Sports will broadcast 12 regular-season football games between FOX, FS1, and FS2. The conference’s football championship game will appear on FOX, while 20 regular-season men’s basketball games will also be made available across the company’s platforms.

“The Mountain West remains a mainstay of FOX Sports’ extensive college sports portfolio, and we are thrilled to highlight the conference’s stellar competition, passionate fan bases, and talented student-athletes,” added FOX Sports Executive Vice President Jordan Bazant. “Highlighted by the Mountain West football championship on FOX, we’re excited to continue elevating the conference on the biggest stages in sports.”

The CW will debut its Mountain West coverage in the 2026-2027 season. It will broadcast 13 regular-season football games, 20 regular-season men’s basketball games, and 15 regular-season women’s basketball games.

“The addition of the Mountain West to the CW Sports lineup strengthens our position as a top destination for premiere college sports,” said The CW Network Senior Vice President of Sports Mike Perman. “We are excited to partner with the conference and bring these universities into homes across the country every week, combining our maximum national reach with our local affiliate impact to showcase these athletic programs and their student-athletes.”

The conference has also signed an exclusive streaming platform deal with Kiswe to broadcast more than 1,000 regular-season and postseason events across the conference’s 21 sports.

“The partnerships with CBS Sports, FOX Sports, The CW Network, and Kiswe represent the broadest media distribution plan in the Conference’s history, delivering unprecedented national linear visibility coupled with a creative and comprehensive digital presence,” said Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez. “Aligning with three nationally recognized broadcast media partners and marquee streaming platforms powered by Kiswe’s expertise ensures that our student-athletes showcase their athletic excellence, academic achievements, personal stories, and the pride they bring to their universities.”

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the Mountain West Conference will consist of Air Force, Hawaii, Nevada, UNLV, New Mexico, San Jose State, UTEP, and Wyoming as full members, while UC Davis and Grand Canyon will be full members outside of football, with Colorado College, Northern Illinois, and Utah Tech serving as affiliate members in designated sports.

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Paul Allen Returns to KFAN Following Controversial Comments

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Paul Allen Returns to KFAN Following Controversial Comments

KFAN midday host Paul Allen returned to the station on Monday, following time off after making controversial comments about “paid protestors” in Minneapolis last month.

To begin 9 to Noon on Monday, Allen addressed the situation by sharing an apology for his comments.

“Before we get started, I just wanted to reiterate my sincerest apologies for my comment I made a couple of Fridays ago,” Allen said. “They missed the mark, and we are committed to being better for you, and keeping the show in light, sports-focused places it’s meant to be.

“So, let’s get back to doing what we’re meant to do: speculating and handling the sports issues at hand.”

On Friday, January 23rd, Allen insinuated that those protesting against ICE enforcement in the Twin Cities were being paid to do so during his KFAN midday show. Those remarks were not well received by local listeners, who have largely objected to the ICE presence in the city.

The morning following Allen’s comments, ICE officials shot and killed protestor Alex Pretti, which only further inflamed the situation. The following Monday, Allen shared a pre-recorded apology to begin his program, calling his statements “a misguided attempt at humor” before revealing that he would be off the air for the week.

It is unclear if Allen was suspended or if he was utilizing paid time off.

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The Ramsey Network Sees 400% Increase in Audience With Spotify Video

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The Ramsey Network Sees 400% Increase in Audience With Spotify Video

Last April, The Ramsey Network launched a video option inside the Spotify app for its wide array of shows. That has paid off in a multitude of ways.

According to both the Ramsey Network and Spotify, the network’s consumption hours have doubled, and the audience has risen by 400% since launching its video feed on the app last year.

The Ramsey Show — featuring Dave Ramsey and co-hosts Rachel Cruze, George Kamel, Jade Warshaw, Ken Coleman, and Dr. John Delony — surpassed more than 100 million video views on Spotify since launching last April.

The flagship program of the Ramsey Network isn’t the only show to see large upticks since video was launched with Spotify. Dr. John Deloney’s program has seen a 70% increase in monthly consumption hours since April 2025.

“He’s so relational with the caller; he gets down to where they are,” Ramsey Network Executive Vice President Blake Thompson said. “We get so many comments saying, ‘Man, he really cares,’ and it’s because of the expression on his face. You can see how he’s reacting.”

“I don’t think we would have the numbers we do today if we didn’t have video on Spotify,” Thompson added.

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Bari Weiss Hesitant to Cut Ties with New CBS News Contributor Dr. Peter Attia Over Involvement with Jeffrey Epstein

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Bari Weiss Hesitant to Cut Ties with New CBS News Contributor Dr. Peter Attia Over Involvement with Jeffrey Epstein

Last month, CBS News hired Dr. Peter Attia as a new contributor to the network. His name popped up more than 1,700 times in the latest batch of the Epstein Files. But Bari Weiss doesn’t want to let him go, according to reports.

In emails to Epstein, Attia made lewd remarks about women, and in one instance said it was a shame he “can’t tell a soul” about his relationship with the disgraced financier.

After the conversations came to light, Dr. Peter Attia took to social media to defend himself, saying that his “interactions with Epstein had nothing to do with his sexual abuse or exploitation of anyone.”

With the firestorm, many both inside and outside CBS News, have argued the network needs to cut ties with Attia. However, CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss has refused to do so, arguing that that would be giving into a mob mentality, according to The Wrap.

“It’s Bari versus everyone right now on Attia,” an individual with knowledge told the outlet, with The Wrap stating that “the sense inside Paramount is that CEO David Ellison will have to make this call.”

Attia was one of 19 new contributors to the network announced in late January. The popularity of his podcast — The Peter Attia Drive — was one of the leading factors in him signing with the network.

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Audacy Names Mitch Rosen, Ryan Castle, Molly Cruz as New Format Vice Presidents

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Audacy Names Mitch Rosen, Ryan Castle, Molly Cruz as New Format Vice Presidents

After announcing a new leadership structure last week, Audacy has updated its list of format vice presidents for its Sports, Top 40, and Rock divisions.

Mitch Rosen previously served as the Vice President of the BetMGM Network before it shuttered late last year with some of its programming being folded into the new Westwood One Sports network. He now joins Chris Kinard as dual Sports format Vice Presidents for Audacy.

Rock Format Vice President Ryan Castle programs and is heard on both mainstream rock 99.9 KISW in Seattle and classic rock 92.3 KOGN in Portland.

Molly Cruz — who will serve as the Top 40 Format VP — serves as the Brand Manager for 99.1 The Mix and 103.7 KISS-FM in Milwaukee, as well as at B96 in Chicago.

The full list of Audacy Format Vice Presidents is below:

Adult Contemporary: Nikki Nite
All News: Jennifer Seelig
Alternative: Kevin Weatherly
Classic Hits: Chris Ebbott
Country: Tim Roberts
Hot AC: Steve Salhany
News/Talk: Drew Anderssen
Rock: Ryan Castle
Spanish: Jimmy Gonzalez
Sports: Chris Kinard and Mitch Rosen
Top 40: Molly Cruz
Urban Contemporary: Mike Street
Urban AC and Throwbacks: Skip Dillard

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Glenn Beck: I’m in the Epstein Files For All the Right Reasons

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Glenn Beck: I’m in the Epstein Files For All the Right Reasons

Glenn Beck is in the Epstein Files. And he’s proud of that fact.

On Monday, Beck shared with his audience that he was included in the Epstein Files. But not for nefarious reasons.

An email from Alice Jacobs to Jeffrey Epstein in 2009 included a mention of Beck.

“I just googled where I’m headed right now to meet some old friends, and it occurred to me that a new friend and fellow eccentric is right around the corner from where I’m visiting,” Jacobs wrote. “I might be able to stop by and say hello if you’re around later this afternoon. Would be a quick visit, but would be a welcome respite from the Fox News/Glenn Beck disciples that I have to visit today. They are lovely aside from their politics. Cheers, Alice.”

Beck took solace in noting that he’s in the files due to the aversion of those associated with Epstein.

“I get a call, ‘Glenn, you’re in the Epstein Files,’ and I’m thinking to myself, ‘That’s not possible,'” Beck said.

After reading the email in full, he said he didn’t know what Epstein’s reply, which said there were “other crazies here,” meant. Glenn Beck continued by sharing how proud he was of his inclusion in the files.

“This is the best way to be in the Epstein Files. Where Jeffrey and his friends are like ‘I hate Glenn Beck and I don’t like people who like Glenn Beck.’ So I am proudly in the Epstein Files. I feel better.”

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