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The Active Rock Format Has No Shortage of Stars

Terrie Carr
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The Active Rock Format Has No Shortage of Stars

Mammoth featuring Wolf Van Halen released their third album on Friday, “The End”. I heard from quite a few passionate rock fans of all ages who pronounced a a similar statement: “Wolf is the future of rock”. 

Fan perception is sometimes more astute than industry ear static. I’ve always been a gal of the fans, a programmer for the people. 

It got me thinking of another phrase I have heard for years. “Where is the next Robert Plant”? “The rock format has no stars”.

Really? Perhaps it is us who are out of touch. 

There is no “next” Robert Plant, there is Robert Plant. One and done. Why do we keep buying into this notion that rock passionate fans are dumb and have no understanding that the tickets they buy and the music they download isn’t “really” what they want? 

Rock is the second most streamed genre of music globally and in the U.S. Rock Radio has stars. Not stars from 20 years ago. Legit stars NOW. 

Streams, Sales, Sellouts and Support 

Ticket sales, streaming stats, YouTube mania and radio charts. It’s all a part of the equation, but we cannot discount support.

Fan support. The lifeblood and connection to music. I’ve witnessed this connection firsthand. At events, shows and interacting with rock fans as a daily part of my life as a Rock Programmer for thirty years. 

Where are the next stars of the format? Making music and performing. Just like the “old stars”. Where else would they be? 

Are things different now? You bet. Do we have stars? We do. 

Five For The Future

Sleep Token: U.K masked Metal Masters with hundred of millions of streams and sold out shows the moment they go on sale. Sleep Token are a phenomenon. Defying all the norms.

Gary Jay, President of Landshark Promotion was an early believer in the band. He told me, “More than just a band, Sleep Token is a true phenomenon. Where other band’s lyrics strum at the surface of the soul, Sleep Token’s songs—wreathed in myth and melancholy—delve into the very marrow of the human spirit. Their concerts – ‘rituals’, as their fans have dubbed them – are an intimate liturgy that garners unbridled joy and whispers redemption to the faithful in ways no other artist/band on the planet can currently echo or rival.”

RCA records spotted greatness in the band that started on the Spinefarm label, without identity, without interviews, without speaking. They cannot be explained or categorized. Hundreds of billions of streams later and tickets selling out in seconds, they have redefined the word “fan”. There is a world with ST. #Worship 

Mammoth: Wolf Van Halen just released his (and the bands) third record in five years, “The End”. It’s for a loyal and growing fan base hungry for musicianship and authenticity. No gimmicks, just simple and effective, Wolf wows. Playing, writing, singing (sometimes producing), the bands live shows make kids want to pick up something to play. Mission accomplished!

Mammoth shows are impressive. You can see their evolving fanbase growing. Kids waiting by the bus, young players, females, merch warriors selling out the booth. Oh and btw, not just VH fans. I spoke with Wolf recently for my “Carr Stereo Podcast” about his fans. He shared this with me.

“It’s starting to break into this fanbase where you see people who like [MAMMOTH] for the band, and it’s all ages and genders. It’s really crazy, man. I can’t believe we’re really starting to do it.” 

They are. With tickets to their headlining tour (kicking off Friday) selling out. 

The Warning: The power trio of sisters who got their viral start with their cover of “Enter Sandman” as kids racked up millions of YouTube views and their musicianship and electrifying performances have resulted in one of the most loyal fanbases in rock. I have witnessed their fan loyalty, (known as The Warning Army) after running a radio station contest with Dani, Pau and Ale. 

For their fans, The Warning is a way of life. Haven’t seen them? Check out their live concert film released in August. You have been “Warned”!

Yungblud: Let’s face it, we need rockstars. Enter Yungblud. Ozzy approved, wowed the crowd at the “Back to The Beginning” Ozzy celebration concert and he’s cruising up the charts with Aerosmith. Sexy with Swagger just like Steven Tyler was back in his day.

Yeah, we need this. Big Time. Good luck getting a ticket for his upcoming tour. You can’t. 

Bad Omens: Are they the new face of Modern Metal? Some would say yes. Their initial presence on TikTok pushed the band full steam ahead onto the Rock Radio charts and hundreds of millions of streams later they are part of a new wave of younger metal acts driving ticket sales and moving metal into “big business”.

The masters can’t do it alone. We need newbies to drive the revenue rate of return in the right direction. 

Stars are everywhere. These five are just the tip.

Please stop comparing then and now. There is too much great new music to listen to.

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Why Local Radio Might Be Dead and Why That Isn’t a Bad Thing

Perry Michael Simon
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Why Local Radio Might Be Dead and Why That Isn’t a Bad Thing

Ever since I can remember, American broadcast radio has touted its superiority for localism. The appeal of broadcast radio was supposed to be that everything you heard was coming from a local studio with a local host talking about local things.

Never mind that the music was mostly made elsewhere and the talk was at least partially syndicated; radio was all about the local aspect, and the goal was to have listeners know where the station came from simply by listening.

They even had local or regional hit songs that you wouldn’t hear if you traveled to another market, and talk hosts so entrenched in local politics and business that they would be considered for elected office.

I don’t think I need to tell you what happened. Local costs money. Radio has less money. The main studio rule was flushed. Radio sounds the same, with the same music, same hosts, same topics nationwide. Is that bad? Not always.

First, why I’m bringing this up now, years after the industry largely abdicated the local angle.

This week, I had to drive up from my South Florida home to Savannah, Georgia, and back — the dreaded I-95 run. This time, rather than listen to satellite radio or streaming, I decided to just poke around the broadcast radio dial and see what the locals were being offered.

It was exactly what you’d expect: syndicated talk, a LOT of country music (once you cross the Palm Beach–Martin County line, you’re in the South), a lot of the same pop hits, and, other than the commercials, nothing local.

You couldn’t tell where the stations were located. There was nothing you couldn’t get better through streaming, Spotify, or podcasts.

I couldn’t even catch a local traffic report when I hit a wall of rush-hour traffic on the East Beltway around Jacksonville. (In fairness, if I’d stuck with WOKV long enough, I probably would have gotten a traffic report. Thank heaven for Waze.) Savannah, Brunswick, DUUUUVALLLLL, Daytona, Orlando, Fort Pierce — all the same music, all the same talk.

But is that necessarily a bad thing? Internationally, many countries started out with nothing but national radio. Local radio was never a thing there. There were national brands with national playlists and national spoken-word shows since Marconi.

Even in the U.S., which launched commercial radio as a local service, the Golden Age involved networks; after all, Jack Benny and Fred Allen couldn’t be in every city at the same time. There were local affiliates in each market, and locally programmed stations took a back seat to NBC Red, NBC Blue, CBS, and Mutual. Localism as the driving force behind radio’s success really came around, for the most part, in the ’50s, as the networks shifted to television and radio embraced its new role as a jukebox with music formats.

Over time, with consolidation and corporate PDs overseeing stations nationwide, everything started to sound the same—no more local breakout hits, fewer local personalities, sharply reduced local news.

That’s where we end the history lesson and talk about why this doesn’t have to be a bad thing, at least for listeners.

At this point, the audience for music is here for the music; the younger the target audience, the less they want to put up with talk breaks. Talk radio listeners are there for conflict and “owning the libs,” and the national shows do that as well as locals. What gets lost is that local feel and discussion of local news events, but we’re in an age when you can get local stuff elsewhere. We won’t get into the diminution of local news staffing among all media right here — that’s the real problem now.

But if we’re going to decry that Taylor Swift on a Savannah station is the same as Taylor Swift on an Orlando station, someone is going to have to explain why that’s somehow worse.

And as for talk syndication, as we’ve been saying for decades, people shouldn’t be deprived of top talent and shows simply because they don’t live in a major market. It’s not their fault they don’t live in New York. Besides, the economics just don’t work anymore, even if you don’t factor in the crippling debt the big broadcasters have to pay just to stay alive. It’s a shame that good, talented people lose their jobs in a situation like this, but it’s also a fact of life for which you have to be prepared.

My disappointment in not being able to tell stations from different markets apart isn’t important. Radio’s battle for survival is. The old business model doesn’t work anymore, and it’s kind of a miracle that radio’s still standing in its diminished form.

If that means national programming and national brands, there’s a business opportunity for someone to make localism work via streaming or podcasts. Or maybe the market has had its say and is rejecting the local model.

Either way, I miss hearing rural Georgia stations doing Tradio and lost livestock breaks, but it’s not like I can’t live without it. Nothing lasts forever.

(Oh, and here’s an East Coast travel tip: If you’re in dire need of a bathroom and not near a Buc-ee’s, find a Wawa and park at the back door if there is one. The restrooms are right by the back door, and you’ll shave a minute or so off your rush. Thank me later.)

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3 Questions For Fox News, Bret Baier, and CBS News as Rumors Swirl About Anchor’s Future

Garrett Searight
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3 Questions For Fox News, Bret Baier, and CBS News as Rumors Swirl About Anchor’s Future

Reports surfaced last week that new CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss is looking at potential options for new anchors for CBS Evening News. One of the preferred options is Fox News anchor Bret Baier, according to the report from Status founder Oliver Darcy.

To put it mildly, there are some challenges for CBS News and Weiss to accomplish adding Baier to lead its venerable newscast.

For starters, a Fox News spokesperson has confirmed to Barrett Media that Baier is in the midst of a multi-year contract that runs through 2028.

Furthermore, Baier has a long history with his current network home. He originally joined Fox News in 1998, meaning he’ll have spent 30 years with the network should he remain there through the end of his current deal.

With the rumors swirling that Baier is the prize at the top of Weiss’ list of dream candidates to lead the struggling evening newscast it led me to think of three questions I’d love to have answered by the parties involved.

For CBS News: Do You Think Bret Baier Fixes All The Problems CBS Evening News Faces?

CBS Evening News is in the midst of a ratings downturn. That slump came after the departure of former anchor Norah O’Donnell, who departed the newscast in January in the days following the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

At the time of her exit, the nightly newscast averaged more than 5 million viewers per night, while still sitting behind ABC News’ World News Tonight with David Muir and NBC Nightly News, which was then anchored by Lester Holt.

In the most recent week, CBS Evening News averaged 3.7 million viewers, while the NBC News show — now anchored by Tom Llamas — averaged 5.7 million viewers, and the ABC News program featured 7.7 million.

So, does the outlet think Bret Baier would fix the problems CBS Evening News currently faces?

I think the answer to that question depends on how it moves forward. Will the network pony up the money to buy Baier out of his deal with Fox News? It can’t wait until he becomes a free agent three years from now to rectify the problems, right? Has CBS News even identified what the issues are with its newscast that led to the ratings downturn?

There are all sorts of questions that CBS News needs to answer before it can even get to the question of “Which anchor will help pull us up to be more competitive with NBC News, let alone ABC News?”

For Fox News: How Important is Bret Baier to You?

This is the most important question, in my opinion. Does Fox News place enough value on what Baier brings to the network that it won’t allow him out of his deal until it expires in 2028?

In my opinion, it should. In the pecking order of importance to the brand — whether it be credibility, reliability, or any other “ability” for that matter — few should be above Bret Baier on the network’s hierarchy.

Baier plays the straight newsman persona in the Fox News weekday evening lineup it so desperately needs. Forget the charges of political bias, especially in primetime, Special Report with Bret Baier — as well as the various long-form special interviews and debate moderation services he provides — brings a necessary service to Fox News.

If critics attempt to attack the network for any political biases in its reporting, it can point to Baier as its North Star. And it’s a damn fine card to be able to play, if I do say so myself. He’s spoken often about how important it is for him to ask “tough, but fair” questions of those he interviews, which he’s continually backed up.

Now, I don’t think Fox News is having any internal discussions about whether or not it can allow Baier to walk to a competitor. I would have to assume that the network does understand the value that Baier brings each night, as well as the credibility he brings.

If I were a betting man, I’d imagine Fox News tells CBS News that it can kick rocks if overtures are made about his availability, truthfully.

For Bret Baier: How Exciting is a Total Makeover to You At This Stage of Your Career?

Everyone wants to be wanted, don’t we? And when you’ve been at the same place for going on three decades, the relationship could inevitably feel stale at times, no?

But Bret Baier would still need to answer this question: How exciting is a total makeover? The 55-year-old has a lot of freedom, it would seem, at Fox News. The ratings for his nightly program are strong. As strong as any cable program — not cable news show, any cable show — in the entire medium.

With that being said, anchoring CBS Evening News — holding the same position that the likes of Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather once held — has to be mildly enticing, right? But is it enticing enough to end a nearly three-decade run with the 10,000-pound cable news gorilla?

Everyone is different in this area. Some are naturally inclined to take more chances, while others take solace in the comfort of a familiar home. Obviously, I don’t know how Bret Baier feels about this singular topic. But it sure would be interesting to have access to that answer, wouldn’t it?

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As I said, I think it’s likely that Bret Baier stays with Fox News and continues to be the face of the network’s news arm.

But, in the few times that we have the opportunity to treat news media personalities like sports stars — and speculate about potential horsetrading at the highest levels of the television news ecosystem — I think it’s a fun exercise to consider what that might look like, what are the important questions that need answers, and just how plausible something like this actually is.

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Some ESPN Producers Reportedly Growing Tired of Pat McAfee’s Demeanor At ESPN

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Some ESPN Producers Reportedly Growing Tired of Pat McAfee’s Demeanor At ESPN

Some ESPN producers are reportedly growing tired of Pat McAfee’s public shots at his colleagues, describing his latest remarks on Instagram as the latest example of what they see as “diva-like” behavior inside Bristol.

According to a report by Front Office Sports, McAfee’s most recent comments, made in an Instagram video earlier this week, targeted what he called the “old ESPN people” behind College GameDay.

“If you think about old white people and old ESPN people. Those are really the people that hate me the most at this stage of life,” McAfee said in the clip. “That’s who all the producers are of GameDay too. So now—it’s been a fun run. College football is great. OK, cheers, have a great day.”

Those words, according to several unnamed staff at ESPN to Front Office Sports, didn’t sit well. Several unnamed staffers say they feel blindsided and disrespected. Sources told Front Office Sports that producers view McAfee’s public criticism as unprofessional and counterproductive to what has otherwise been a successful partnership.

“Totally unnecessary. Grow up and talk to these people to make it better. You are not a victim,” one source said. “Everyone is bending over backwards to put you in a good position—and these same people are incentivized for you to succeed.”

Despite the friction, McAfee continues to enjoy strong support from ESPN leadership. President of Content Burke Magnus called McAfee a “creative force” and acknowledged that his unconventional approach naturally stirs tension.

“When you have someone who disrupts the status quo. It’s not surprising when there’s friction and disagreement as a result,” Magnus said in a statement to Front Office Sports.

The friction underscores an ongoing dynamic at ESPN between its long-established production culture and a new generation of star-driven personalities. McAfee, who joined GameDay in 2022 and later brought The Pat McAfee Show to ESPN under a five-year, $85 million deal. The program has been both a ratings magnet and a lightning rod.

Under his tenure, GameDay has enjoyed record viewership, including a 28% jump this season. ESPN executives view McAfee as key to connecting with younger audiences and sustaining the show’s dominance against Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff.

Whether ESPN producers will confront him directly—or simply endure it—remains unclear. But for now, many within the walls of the network believe McAfee has positioned himself with the correct people to remain a part of the network.

“Right now, Pat’s bulletproof because Burke, Jimmy, and Iger have his back,” one source told Front Office Sports. “Pat holds all the cards.”

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Bert Weiss Bids Farewell to The Bert Show

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Bert Weiss Bids Farewell to The Bert Show

Friday marked the end of The Bert Show after nearly 25 years, with Bert Weiss officially stepping away from the program.

After originally launching the program in 2001 in Atlanta, The Bert Show grew to more than two dozen affiliates around the nation.

As he bid farewell to the show, Weiss said he’s become retrospective of his career in the final weeks of the show. And it’s something he’s glad he’s done.

“I’m proud of what we’ve done. (Co-host Kristin Klingshirn) has given me the most beautiful gift, the most selfless gift over the last couple of weeks in demanding that I take a look at what we have all done together over 25 years, and this group of Bert Show also, because I wouldn’t have done it,” he said. “And you’ve given me the gift of joy signing off today. And I wouldn’t have done that without you. And you have done that with me time and time. I have learned so much from you, so much from you. The other day, we were taking a look around the studio and there’s this big Bert Show sign behind me that I’m taking with me today. It’s going to be the last thing that I do in this studio, is take that thing off the wall and walk out the door and shut the lights off.

“And I’ve been looking at it quite a bit the last couple of days, not just because it’s a sign, because the words mean something, you guys. When you look at The Bert Show, it’s not just the logo. It’s 25 years of bringing a city together.”

“I always felt rejected as a kid. I always felt like I was never the person that people wanted to hang out with, or thought was cool, or thought was fun, or thought was funny,” added Klingshirn. “And I joined the show, and just every single person from The Bert to Big Adventure Women to my co-workers here, you always embraced me like I was somebody already.”

During his final program, Bert Weiss welcomed former and past members of the show, as well as those from his personal life come on and sare their farewells.

“I tell people this all the time: it’s just a natural talent that you have,” Weiss’ ex-wife, Stacey, said on the show. “And you have this way about getting people to talk to you, to say things. You have this curiosity about you. And I think it’s what’s made you so great. But the bigger thing that’s made you the greatest at the show is that you never, ever, ever varied from who your audience was. You always delivered to them. It was always about them. So anyone listening that’s ever listened, Bert made it about you all the time. All the time. To the point where we sacrificed a lot of our family for you to have him at 100%.”

“Thank you for embracing me and for welcoming me,” Weiss’ fiance, Amanda, shared. “I really wanted to stay in the shadows and I didn’t want to be a part of the grandeur of all of this. But you have shown me nothing but kindness and love and I wish I could return that tenfold to you.”

During his tenure, Bert Weiss earned induction into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame, recognition from the Friends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame, and three National Radio Hall of Fame nominations.

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CNN to Debut Nighttime Show with Elex Michaelson Next Week

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CNN to Debut Nighttime Show with Elex Michaelson Next Week

CNN is set to debut a new late evening show hosted by Elex Michaelson next week, with high-profile guests scheduled for the first week.

The Story Is with Elex Michaelson will debut on Monday evening. The show is set to air from 12-2 AM ET.

“The Story Is will waste no time in bringing together key figures from across the political spectrum to have fair, respectful and inclusive conversations on the issues that are important to our viewers all over the world,” said Michaelson. “By going beyond the predictable talking points, The Story Is will become a surefire source for news that breaks through, often with hope, joy and humor. I’m thrilled to bring this show to the world from LA!”

Included in the first week will be Pete Buttigieg, Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA).

Additionally, a panel will include Gloria Allred and Larry Elder, while another will feature Jennifer Horn and Bryan Tyler Cohen.

Michaelson joined CNN in September after previously working at FOX 11 in Los Angeles. The new program will be based in Los Angeles and will cover “stories that audiences care about across sport, health, technology, entertainment and more,” according to the network.

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Boomer Esiason: Stephen A. Smith Blaming Donald Trump for FBI Investigation Release Is “Ridiculous”

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Boomer Esiason: Stephen A. Smith Blaming Donald Trump for FBI Investigation Release Is “Ridiculous”

WFAN host Boomer Esiason pushed back Thursday against First Take’s Stephen A. Smith, who recently suggested President Donald Trump was responsible for the timing of the FBI’s investigation into gambling activities involving current and former NBA players and coaches.

Esiason, speaking on his radio program, said he had not seen Smith’s full segment but had read reports of the comments.

“I did not see it, I only read about it, and I haven’t seen the video yet, but I guess Stephen A. Smith is blaming Donald Trump for the arrest of all these people that are attached to the NBA. Both in the card and poker world and also in the rosier gambling and throwing game world,” Esiason said.

The former NFL quarterback called the claim “ridiculous.” Then questioned why anyone would think the president had orchestrated the investigation.

“The fact that you would actually even think that Donald Trump is doing this when these guys are doing it to themselves. The integrity of the league is at stake here,” he said. “I mean, I don’t know how big this thing is.”

The FBI investigation, which has drawn national attention, involves multiple NBA figures alleged to have engaged in gambling violations. These include poker games and other wagering tactics tied to professional basketball. The timing of arrests and announcements of findings has fueled speculation in sports and political media alike.

Esiason emphasized that the process of determining arrests in federal investigations is independent of political influence. He referenced comments from FBI Director Kash Patel, who stated that law enforcement decisions are made internally and are not directed by former presidents or political leaders.

“Kash Patel goes on to say, ‘I decide which arrest to make, and that’s the way it’s going to be. Nobody tells me who to arrest or when to arrest somebody,’” Esiason noted.

The WFAN host stressed the importance of holding individuals accountable for their own actions rather than attributing legal consequences to external political forces.

“The last thing I think Donald Trump is doing is calling up Kash Patel saying, ‘Go after the NBA players.’ That is so far out in left field that it’s ridiculous,” he said.

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Griffin Media Director of Radio Operations Bruce Law Retires

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Griffin Media Director of Radio Operations Bruce Law Retires

After a long career in the radio business, Griffin Media Director of Radio Operations Bruce Law has announced he is officially retiring from the Tulsa radio stations.

Law has had several stops as a leader at various radio companies, including time working for Cumulus Media, Clear Channel, Backyard Broadcasting, and Saga Communications in locations like Grand Rapids, Asheville, and Muncie, Indiana, among others.

Most recently, Law has served as the Director of Radio Operations at Griffin Media in Tulsa. Today, however, is his final day in the role as Don Cristi has been hired to succeed him.

In a post on social media, Law shared his appreciation for the company where he’s ending his career.

“This Friday October 24th will mark my second attempt at full retirement,” Law wrote. “After an unsuccessful first attempt at ‘semi-retirement’, I was wooed back to an awesome company where I’m honored to have served for the last 2 1/2 years and proud to call Griffin my last stop.”

He added his appreciation for the radio industry as a whole as he steps away into full retirement.

“Pretty much my whole life has been in this amazing industry,” he added. “46 years of hard work, relocation, and the absolute pleasure of working with some of the most talented and fun people in America!”

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CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

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CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

CNN anchor Christiane Amanpour has revealed that her ovarian cancer has returned, and she’s in the midst of battling the disease.

Amanpour was diagnosed with ovarian cancer four years ago, before defeating the disease the first time.

Recently, she has been away from CNN for about a month. She had stepped away to battle what she called a “fairly rare form” of the cancer as it had returned.

While appearing on the Changing the Ovarian Cancer Story podcast, Amanpour revealed that her cancer has returned, and said she was hoping to help others by speaking about her experience.

“I have it again, but it’s being very well-managed, and this is one of the whole things that people have to understand about some cancers,” Amanpour said. “I decided when I got back in front of the camera after four weeks — which included the surgery and a couple of weeks of recuperation before I started chemotherapy — I decided to say something because I actually wanted to do a service.

“Not just to my viewers, but also to those who might be in a similar situation,” Amanpour continued. “And I wanted to say what had happened to me. And I wanted to say listen to your body because part of the reason I got such quick care was because I listened to my body and went straight to the doctors.”

Christiane Amanpour revealed that her cancer is currently between stage one and stage two, sharing that the cancer had attached itself to her pelvis.

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Westwood One Sports Adds ‘The Sporting Tribune Today’

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Westwood One Sports Adds ‘The Sporting Tribune Today’

The Sporting Tribune Today, the daily podcast and radio show produced by The Sporting Tribune, is joining Westwood One Sports, giving the program a national platform across radio and digital channels.

The partnership brings The Sporting Tribune Today into Westwood One Sports’ growing podcast network, granting access to one of the country’s largest sports radio networks. The move allows the show to share its West Coast storytelling and coverage of Southern California, Las Vegas, and Hawai‘i with audiences nationwide.

Hosted by The Sporting Tribune founder Arash Markazi and staff writer Grant Mona. The show features daily interviews with athletes, coaches, and media personalities. Alongside analysis and commentary on the biggest stories in sports.

The program has cultivated a dedicated following through podcast platforms and streaming channels. Regularly attracting thousands of live listeners on X. On radio, it airs weeknights on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California. 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and The Hawaii Sports Radio Network, 95.1 FM and 760 AM.

“The Sporting Tribune was created to tell the stories that connect fans to the athletes and moments that define the West Coast,” Markazi said in a statement. “Joining Westwood One Sports allows us to share those stories on a national stage. While continuing to highlight the unique energy of Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Hawai‘i.”

Westwood One Sports, part of Cumulus Media, is known for delivering marquee sports broadcasts on radio. This includes the NFL since 1987, with coverage of both regular and post-season games, including the Super Bowl. Its portfolio also spans NCAA Basketball, including the Men’s and Women’s Tournaments and Final Four, U.S. Soccer, The Masters, NCAA Football, and other major sporting events.

Founded in 2022, The Sporting Tribune has quickly established itself as a multi-market sports outlet. Providing year-round coverage of professional and college sports across Southern California, Las Vegas, and Hawai‘i.

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