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Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartMedia to Host Mental Wealth Expo

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Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartMedia to Host Mental Wealth Expo

iHeartMedia New York and Charlamagne Tha God are teaming up with the Mental Wealth Alliance (MWA) for the fifth annual Mental Wealth Expo on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event will be held at the Joel and Diane Bloom Wellness and Events Center at NJIT in Newark, NJ.

The expo is designed to spark honest conversations about mental health. While connecting attendees with resources, expert guidance, and wellness-focused activities. This year’s agenda includes panels, live podcast recordings, and interactive breakout sessions led by mental health professionals.

Confirmed participants include Charlamagne Tha God, Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble (MWA Chief Mental Wealth Officer and founder of the AAKOMA Project), well-being educator Devi Brown, author Jason Wilson, podcast host Angela Rye, and scholar Dr. Rheeda Walker.

“As we prepare for the fifth annual Mental Wealth Expo, my excitement continues to grow,” Charlamagne said. “Partnering with iHeartRadio and Mental Wealth Alliance each year to invest in our collective mental wealth fills me with pride. With Dr. Alfiee guiding us as Chief Mental Wealth Officer, we are creating spaces of hope, healing and empowerment that uplift Black communities and beyond.”

Breakout sessions will explore topics such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and wellness approaches tailored to specific genders.

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VSiN Adds ‘Fade Us Sports’ to Podcast Network Featuring Poker Stars

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VSiN Adds ‘Fade Us Sports’ to Podcast Network Featuring Poker Stars

VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, has announced the launch of a new weekly podcast, Fade Us Sports. Bringing together some of poker’s most celebrated names to share their insights on sports betting, the show will premiere Wednesday. The program features Phil Hellmuth, Mike “The Mouth” Matusow, Brandon Cantu, and David Woodley.

Collectively, the hosts boast 23 World Series of Poker WSOP bracelets and more than $50 million in tournament winnings.

“This new podcast represents a collection of some of the greatest minds in the history of gambling. We’re thrilled to add this title to our network of premier sports betting podcasts,” said Brian Musburger, president and chief business officer at VSiN. “While they’re poker royalty, Phil, Mike, Brandon and David may not be as well known for their sports betting prowess, but it’s clear that they don’t like to lose. Every gambler can learn from these guys.”

Fade Us Sports blends poker expertise with sports analysis. Delivering weekly conversations that cover NFL matchups, survivor pool strategies, and insider perspectives from poker’s biggest stages. The hosts’ friendships and rivalries, spanning more than three decades, create a dynamic atmosphere.

Hellmuth describes the content as “authentic and entertaining.” He believes it will reflect the same banter and strategy talks that happen in living rooms and sportsbooks nationwide.

“‘Fade Us’ captures the conversations every bettor has with friends on game day,” Hellmuth said. “Partnering with VSiN is a natural fit, pairing our everyman perspective with the sharp insights of the industry’s true experts.”

Hellmuth, a 17-time WSOP champion and Poker Hall of Famer, has also authored several books and hosted multiple television programs. Matusow is a four-time bracelet winner with more than $10 million in live earnings. He’s best known for his fiery personality on High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark.

Cantu, a two-time WSOP bracelet winner, has earned over $5 million in tournament winnings and enjoys betting on teams from his native Northwest. Woodley, a veteran sports media and betting executive, co-founded Speed Survivor and has spent over 15 years at companies including Playmaker HQ, Big Lead Sports, and EDGE Boost.

David Krulewich, CEO of Mission Media, emphasized the podcast’s market appeal. “Adding these legendary names to VSiN’s Podcast Network is a sign of the breadth of VSIN’s content and audience,” he said. “Advertisers that want real marketing results know to rely on independent category influencers. When it comes to gaming, it’s hard to find more influential names than these.”

The launch of Fade Us Sports coincides with the return of VSiN’s other shows. Those include the College Football Betting Podcast and First Strike, which focuses on MMA, UFC, and boxing betting. The VSiN Podcast Network also offers titles such as VSiN Best Bets, Beating the Book, Long Shots, The Baseball Betting Show, and VSiN at the Track. Fade Us Sports will be available on all major podcast platforms starting Wednesday, August 27.

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Chris Huff Sr. Named Asst. Brand Manager at Audacy Houston

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Chris Huff Sr. Named Asst. Brand Manager at Audacy Houston

Chris Huff Sr., Radio Analyst for Country Aircheck, has been named Assistant Brand Manager for Country 100.3 The Bull KILT, Hot AC Mix 96.5 KHMX and Pop Hits 95.7 The Spot KKHH at Audacy Houston.

Country Aircheck broke the news that Huff will join Bruce Logan, VP of Programming. The two worked together at the cluster from 2014 to 2018.

“I didn’t think anything could convince me to leave Country Aircheck, then Bruce Logan called,” said Huff. “This is truly a tremendous opportunity to return to radio with the staff and stations that have been such an integral part of my career.”

“We are building a world-class team at Audacy Houston, and Chris brings an enormous amount of experience and knowledge about country music in Texas,” said Bruce Logan, Operations Manager, Audacy Houston. “As the original architects of The Spot, I am thrilled to reunite with him. With Chris collaborating with JR Ammons on Mix 96.5, we have a team that is built for success.”

Huff also spent 12 years at New Country 96.3 Dallas. He joined Country Aircheck in 2020.

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Dave Portnoy: Ohio State Ban Putting FOX Sports in Tough Spot

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Dave Portnoy: Ohio State Ban Putting FOX Sports in Tough Spot

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy took to social media on Tuesday and confirmed that he will not be on the field at Ohio State this coming weekend, and neither will the Barstool Sports’ College Football Ohio State’s decision to bar him and the Barstool College Football Show as well.

While Portnoy did not dive into the statements of Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork saying the decision to not allow Portnoy on the field was a FOX Sports decision, Portnoy described the move as emblematic of a larger problem at Ohio State. He framed it as a reactive and defensive measure rather than a legitimate ban.

“We formed this big relationship with FOX Sports, and I’m always cognizant of our partners and trying to do right by them. They definitely got put in a weird spot because they didn’t see this,” Portnoy said. “They [Ohio State] also banned the Barstool Sports College Football Show. We were supposed to be in Columbus, and then we got word Ohio State was not going to allow us to be on campus.”

Portnoy believes the decision was less about him personally and more about Ohio State’s sensitivity after years of rivalry losses. “How could anybody see that Ryan Day and Ohio State would be this soft?” Portnoy said. “They’ve lost four straight times to Michigan. They wake up thinking about Michigan. They go to sleep thinking about Michigan. They see this face — it’s the boogeyman.”

Portnoy said he initially planned to remain silent on the matter out of respect for the network, but media coverage forced him to address the situation. He criticized Ohio State for sending mixed messages, citing conflicting statements from athletic director Ross Bjork, who claimed the university had not issued a ban.

“Even though Bobby Carpenter [97.1 The Fan host] literally said, ‘Yeah, no, they banned him,’ Ross comes out and says, ‘We didn’t ban him. That was all a Fox decision,’” Portnoy said. “Just own what you do. Don’t hide it. Don’t point fingers. Don’t blame anyone else. Look in the mirror and be honest.”

Despite the on-campus restriction, Portnoy confirmed he will still appear on FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff, emphasizing that his partnership with the network remains intact. “I’m trying to be the good soldier, the good partner. We’re just starting this thing with FOX [Sports],” he said.

The Barstool Sports founder did not comment on the report that he will not be allowed on the field at all Big Ten stadiums this season. Portnoy didn’t waste the opportunity however to take a jab at Michigan’s biggest rival.

“This is sports. This is rivalry. This is petty. And until they get better, they’re never going to beat Michigan,” Portnoy said.

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NewsNation to Launch Weekend Show Show Hosted By Batya Ungar-Sargon

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NewsNation to Launch Weekend Show Show Hosted By Batya Ungar-Sargon

NewsNation has announced plans to create a new weekend show hosted by author and journalist Batya Ungar-Sargon next month.

Airing at 4 PM ET, Batya will review the top stories of the week, while showcasing commentary and analysis from Ungar-Sargon, as well as a panel of guests.

“Batya is a brilliant voice who understands the current sentiment of the country,” said NewsNation President of Programming & Specials Michael Corn. “NewsNation will always be a platform for all Americans, and we are eager to bring Ms. Ungar-Sargon’s unique perspective to our viewers and extend our live news coverage on the weekends.”

Currently, Batya Ungar-Sargon serves as a columnist for The Free Press, founded by Bari Weiss. She has also written three books, including an upcoming release titled The Left and the Jews.

With the implementation of the new program, the NewsNation weekend lineup will make slight alterations. NewsNation Now with Anna Kooiman will air from 1-4 ET in advance of the program from Ungar-Sargon. Meanwhile, another edition of the news-focused show hosted by Keleigh Beeson will air from 5-8 PM ET. NewsNation Prime with Natasha Zouves will then be extended one hour to broadcast from 8-11 PM ET.

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Jonathan ‘T-Bone’ Smith: Dave Portnoy Ohio State Ban Report a “PR Stunt”

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Jonathan ‘T-Bone’ Smith: Dave Portnoy Ohio State Ban Report a “PR Stunt”

Monday evening, there was a report that circulated claiming Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy had been banned from field access at Ohio Stadium during Saturday’s Ohio State’s season-opening matchup against Texas. But one Columbus sports radio host wasn’t buying it.

97.1 The Fan’s Jonathan “T-Bone” Smith said Tuesday the reports are less about a ban and more about Portnoy manufacturing another publicity moment.

“I said this from the beginning. When I saw this last night, you can go check my tweet, I said this reeks of a PR stunt by Dave Portnoy, and that’s what it is,” Smith told listeners on The Fan Tuesday morning. “I would be shocked if someone like Dave Portnoy would get under his [Ryan Day] skin. It truly and honestly. I can’t imagine him getting banned, and so he did. So it’s good to know all the Barstool people who are all running their mouths about this. Just know what you get when you watch Barstool. That’s what it is. They’re all lying to you.”

The report stated that Portnoy will still appear on Big Noon Kickoff this Saturday on FOX Sports, but he will not be part of the show’s conclusion inside the stadium. Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork told Yahoo Sports Tuesday morning that the reason why Portnoy will not be allowed on the field is because of FOX Sports decision in how they’re using Portnoy on Saturday’s program.

“Ohio State did not issue a ban on Dave Portnoy, AD Ross Bjork tells Yahoo Sports,” tweeted Ross Dellenger, college football writer for Yahoo Sports. “Bjrok confirms that FOX decided Portnoy would not be on the main desk of Big Noon Kickoff and those not on the desk do not appear on the field. These are FOX decisions, he emphasized.”

Smith pointed to his own experience covering the Buckeyes as evidence the school has little interest in policing media personalities. He noted Ohio State coach Ryan Day has appeared on his program multiple times, including this summer despite Smith’s previous criticism.

“If I’m Ryan Day, I want Dave Portnoy to watch my team go out and hopefully decimate Texas. That would be nothing but pure joy for Ryan Day,” Smith continued. “Ryan Day doesn’t care at all about that, guessing. Ryan Day has bigger things to worry about. So it shocked me when I heard this news last night. Everyone ran with it. Everyone’s ‘Oh he’s been banned by Ohio State.’ And I said, I don’t see how that’s possible.”

For Smith, the bigger story isn’t Ohio State’s decision — it’s how Barstool spun the narrative.

“It’s all about PR for him,” Smith said. “As soon as I saw this, I thought, this is a Dave Portnoy special.”

While acknowledging Barstool’s reach, Smith said the “ban” storyline has Portnoy’s fingerprints all over it.

Then, with a touch of humor, Smith added that if bans were truly on the table, he had other names in mind.

“If we are banning people, there’s a list of people I would rather ban,” said Smith. “Desmond Howard has to go. Charles Woodson could get banned. Like, go ahead, there’s a list of guys I would ban from Ohio.”

Smith’s comments reflect a growing sentiment that the Portnoy story is less about Ohio State’s policies and more about keeping Barstool in the news cycle during one of college football’s biggest weekends.

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Don Lemon: I’m Still Under Contract at CNN Until 2026

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Don Lemon: I’m Still Under Contract at CNN Until 2026

Despite exiting CNN more than two years ago, Don Lemon recently shared that he’s actually still under contract with the cable network and will be for a while.

While discussing his career with Semafor, Don Lemon was asked about if he ever felt the audience at CNN diminishing while he was still there.

That led Lemon to share that he likely couldn’t be as candid as he would like.

“You guys have to remember — this is probably news to you — but I’m still under contract for CNN for another year or so,” Lemon shared. “So I have to be careful.”

He added that he’s seen criticism of him that shares that he hasn’t been hired by another television network because he’s undesirable or persona non grata. However, Don Lemon said it’s because he isn’t technically available.

“That’s why you haven’t really seen me in many other places, because I’m still under a non-compete. (People say) ‘You can get a job. You suck.’ I’m not looking! I can’t. So, I’m doing what I can do under the terms of my contract.”

Don Lemon exited CNN on April 24, 2023, mere moments after Fox News fired Tucker Carlson. His departure came after several high-profile controversies and clashes with new leaders put in place at the network.

Lemon also noted that he believes his show at CNN was successful because he more closely aligned with another cable news juggernaut.

“I never saw myself sort of as a traditional news person, even though I had the journalist chops,” he said. “People were more interested in who I was, and I think that helped tell the news. They were interested in the news, but they were interested in who I was. They found me to be a very interesting person because I took a lot of risks. As a personality, I think that was maybe more akin to a Fox News personality, because I just said it.”

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K-LOVE Buys 93.3 WLDB & 102.1 WLUM for $4M in Milwaukee

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K-LOVE Buys 93.3 WLDB & 102.1 WLUM for $4M in Milwaukee

K-LOVE has agreed to purchase two radio stations from The Milwaukee Radio Alliance. AC 93.3 WLDB and Alternative 102.1 WLUM. The deal, which is subject to FCC approval, moves the stations to K-LOVE for $4 million.

The stations are a partnership between the late Willie Davis’s All-Pro Broadcasting and Times-Shamrock.

The Milwaukee Radio Alliance will continue to operate Oldies Fonz 1290 WZTI and its translators, 100.3 and 107.3 Froggy MKE.

K-LOVE is already in the Milwaukee market on 105.3 WLVE in suburban Mukwonago.

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Netflix Secures Broadcast Rights to 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan

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Netflix Secures Broadcast Rights to 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan

Netflix will make its first major play in Japanese live sports next spring, announcing an exclusive deal with World Baseball Classic, Inc. to stream every game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic to audiences across the country.

The partnership marks the first time Netflix will deliver live coverage of the tournament in Japan, offering subscribers access to all 47 games both live and on-demand. The move expands the streamer’s push into live sports, following experiments with events involving the NFL and WWE.

“This partnership demonstrates the growing popularity of the tournament, increasing interest in the event from global media companies and WBCI’s effort to engage with fans through innovative digital platforms,” MLB Deputy Commissioner, Business & Media, Noah Garden said. “Together with Netflix, we are committed to continue making this an exciting and unifying World Baseball Classic for Japanese fans.”

For Netflix, the deal is a natural extension of its presence in millions of Japanese homes. Kaata Sakamoto, Vice President of Content for Netflix in Japan, called the agreement a chance to expand how fans experience the game.

“We are committed to ensuring all fans—whether lifelong supporters or new to the game—can experience the tournament in a way that fits their lives today,” Sakamoto said. “With Netflix already in millions of Japanese homes, we are excited to deliver a new kind of viewing experience that brings fans even closer to the action.”

The 2026 tournament will be the sixth edition of the WBC and is scheduled to begin March 5 and 6 with pool play in Tokyo; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Houston; and Miami. Team Japan enters as the defending champion, having defeated Team USA in the 2023 final when Shohei Ohtani famously struck out Mike Trout to secure the nation’s third title.

Evan Kaplan, President of MLB Players, Inc., emphasized the significance of connecting Japanese fans with the international stage. “Players have a profound investment in expanding the game globally, as demonstrated by their participation in the World Baseball Classic and other international competitions,” Kaplan said. “The media partnership being announced today will provide fans in Japan access to one of the most exciting international competitions.”

The deal underscores Netflix’s growing ambitions in live sports, an area once viewed as outside its strategy. However, after testing one-off events, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes access with Major League Baseball, the streamer has shown an increasing willingness to invest in live coverage of marquee events.

With Japan’s deep passion for baseball, Netflix sees the World Baseball Classic as a chance to deliver a nationwide sports spectacle. The company has promised further details, including programming schedules and exclusive content, in the months leading up to the tournament.

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YouTube TV, FOX At Odds In Carriage Dispute With Wednesday Deadline Set

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YouTube TV, FOX At Odds In Carriage Dispute With Wednesday Deadline Set

Millions of YouTube TV subscribers could be in the dark for the opening weekend of college football as the streaming platform and Fox remain locked in a carriage dispute.

On Monday, YouTube TV posted that it is “actively negotiating” with Fox to reach “a fair deal for both sides.” In a blog post on their press site, the company warned, that if no agreement is reached by Wednesday, subscribers could lose access to all Fox-owned networks. That includes FOX Sports, FS1, and the Big Ten Network—channels carrying some of the sport’s most highly anticipated Week 1 matchups.

“We are working diligently with the team at Fox to reach an agreement,” wrote YouTube in a post. “We know this uncertainty is frustrating, and if Fox content becomes unavailable for an extended period of time, we will provide our members with a $10 credit.”

The potential blackout is particularly significant given Fox’s strong college football rights portfolio which kicks off on Saturday. The network is scheduled to broadcast several key contests this weekend, headlined by the noon clash between the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns. Fox also holds broadcast rights for Big Ten and Big 12 programming, meaning fans relying on YouTube TV could be cut off from a large portion of the sport’s national coverage.

With that in mind, Fox struck back yesterday with several Big Ten coaches coming together, encouraging YouTube TV users to reach out to KeepFox.com.

Fox’s programming isn’t limited to college football. A blackout would also affect Major League Baseball’s late-season slate and the start of the NFL, which kicks off next month. This would also affect access to Fix business and news channels as well.

“While FOX remains committed to reaching a fair agreement with Google’s YouTube TV, we are disappointed that Google continually exploits its outsized influence by proposing terms that are out of step with the marketplace,” the network said in a statement to Front Office Sports. “We are alerting FOX viewers who are YouTube TV subscribers that they could lose access to much of their favorite news, sports, entertainment and local station programming unless Google engages in a meaningful way soon.”

The standoff comes just weeks after Fox launched Fox One, its direct-to-consumer streaming service priced at $19.99 per month. It also comes with new data showing YouTube has now spent half a year as the leading company in share of TV viewing in the United States — and its lead grew in July.

The streamer had 13.4 percent of all TV use for the month, according to Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge for the July period (which covered June 30-July 27). It held a four-point lead over second-place Disney (9.4 percent), up from 2.8 percentage points (12.8 percent for YouTube, 10 percent for Disney) in June.

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