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‘CT40 with Fitz’ Rings Out Summer with Labor Day Special

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‘CT40 with Fitz’ Rings Out Summer with Labor Day Special

The Country countdown show, “Country Top 40 with Fitz,” will mark Labor Day Weekend with a special edition, “CT40’s So Long Summer.” Syndicated nationwide through Skyview Networks, the program will air across the holiday weekend, featuring the week’s Top 40 Country songs alongside a retrospective of summer 2025’s biggest hits.

“We’re closing out summer with a bang,” host Fitz said. “Packed with the biggest hits, hottest artists, and nonstop energy, this show is the ultimate soundtrack to the season’s finale.”

In addition to the music, “CT40’s So Long Summer” will spotlight the artists and moments that defined the season. Exclusive interviews will reveal stars’ summer highlights and give fans a preview of what’s next, offering a personal look at the heart of Country music.

Interactive listener features add another layer of engagement, making the show a must-hear celebration of the season.

For more information on this special visit here.

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Brooke Summers Hosts CBS Country Labor Day Special

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Brooke Summers Hosts CBS Country Labor Day Special

CBS is offering the “CBS Country Labor Day Party.” The three-hour special is hosted by Country Personality Brooke Summers.

Brooke Summers

The show will feature music from Morgan Wallen, Lady A, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Combs, and others.

Plus personal stories from Parmalee, Carly Pearce, LOCASH, Tyler Hubbard, George Birge and Gabby Barrett.

It’s available through FTP download. The clocks include seven minutes per hour local and six minutes per hour network, with no outside barter. Reach out here for market availability.                     

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iHeartMedia Reorganizes Regional Leadership, Leading to Exit of Two Presidents

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iHeartMedia Reorganizes Regional Leadership, Leading to Exit of Two Presidents

iHeartMedia has undergone changes to its regional leadership teams, leading to the elevation of some and the exit of two others.

Dave Carwile has been elevated to the newly created position of Midwest and Southeast Division President. He had previously been the Carolina Region Metro President. In his new role, he’ll oversee the company’s operations in Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Greensboro, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and St. Louis. He has been with the company since 1993.

Elsewhere, Aaron Hyland has been elevated to the role of Division President to oversee Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, and Hartford. He joined the company in 2013, rising to lead the Baltimore market in 2018, before adding the same duties in Washington in 2019.

Finally, John Karpinski has been promoted to President of iHeartMedia Community Markets. He had previously been named a Division President late last year. He had worked extensively in sales and operations leadership roles, as well as the automotive business development unit for the company.

As part of the reorganization, two presidents will depart the company. DJ Hodge — who previously oversaw the Cincinnati and Pittsburgh clusters — has exited. He had been the market president in Cincinnati since 2017, adding the duties in Pittsburgh in 2022.

Meanwhile, Dan Lankford exits after more than 25 years with iHeartMedia. He had overseen the Allentown/Harrisburg markets as regional president. He also previously worked for the company in the Akron/Mansfield/Sandusky markets, as well as in New Castle, Pennsylvania.

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‘In Depth With Graham Bensinger’ Launches Fast Channel

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‘In Depth With Graham Bensinger’ Launches Fast Channel

In Depth with Graham Bensinger is taking its brand of long-form interviews to new audiences with the launch of its first dedicated FAST channel. The interview series featuring intimate conversations with sports and entertainment icons announced that the new offering debuted on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month as well on Samsung TV Plus. The announcement states there will be plans to roll out on additional streaming platforms this fall.

“I’m motivated by our show’s continued growth, including reaching 1 billion watch time minutes over the last 365 days,” said Bensinger, who serves as host and owner. “I’m eager to deliver exceptional content for our FAST channel partners and bring our unique interview format to even more viewers who appreciate in-depth conversations with fascinating personalities.”

The expansion represents a major milestone for the independent company. Launching a FAST channel built around a single property highlights the growing demand for Bensinger’s interview content he’s been producing for the last 15 years.

The channel will feature a mix of content designed to appeal to both longtime fans and new viewers. That includes full-length interviews that often run between 90 minutes and three hours, complete 30-minute episodes, and shorter viral highlight clips.

At launch, more than 150 hours of programming were made available, curated to provide exclusive material for sports and entertainment enthusiasts.

In Depth is also using the FAST channel to tie its programming strategy to major cultural moments. Among the promotional stunts planned are Serving Tennis timed to the U.S. Open, Inside the Huddle to coincide with the NFL season kickoff, and And the Winner Is around the Emmy Awards. Those themed blocks will complement the release of new episodes throughout the fall months.

High-profile guests are also lined up for the show’s upcoming season, including NFL star T.J. Watt, comedian and television personality Howie Mandel, and Under Armour founder Kevin Plank. Full-length interviews with new guests will air on Saturday nights during their respective debut weeks.

Now entering its 16th season, In Depth has earned credibility by offering a platform for guests to go beyond surface-level conversation. The show’s format has proven attractive to A-list figures who value the preparation and authenticity that have become its hallmark.

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TNT Sports Announces Programming Lineup for Big 12 Football Season Debut

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TNT Sports Announces Programming Lineup for Big 12 Football Season Debut

TNT Sports is wasting no time in ramping up for its first year of Big 12 football coverage. The network announced it will roll out an expansive programming lineup designed to highlight the conference’s top players, personalities, and storylines across multiple platforms.

The debut season will include live games, studio shows, behind-the-scenes features, and magazine programming airing on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, and Bleacher Report.

The action begins Saturday, Aug. 30, when Arizona hosts Hawaii in a late-night kickoff at 10:30 p.m. on TNT, truTV, and HBO Max. J.B. Long will handle play-by-play duties, with Mike Golic Jr. providing analysis and Allie LaForce reporting from the sidelines.

Studio coverage will carry a mix of familiar names to both college football and NFL audiences. Former standouts Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes, and Victor Cruz will serve as analysts throughout the season. Adam Lefkoe will serve as host of the programming.

To complement the live broadcasts, TNT Sports is introducing XII Uncovered, a weekly access-driven series that premieres Aug. 30 at 9:30 p.m. on truTV and HBO Max. The show will offer behind-the-scenes features and an in-depth look at Big 12 teams featured on the network’s schedule.

Additionally, truTV and HBO Max will carry Inside the 12, a magazine-style program hosted by Pete Sousa and Taylor McHargue. The show will air Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and focus on the upcoming slate of games, interviews across the conference, and expanded coverage once basketball season begins.

Bleacher Report will also play a central role in TNT Sports’ Big 12 rollout. The brand is launching original content concepts aimed at maximizing fan engagement. Among the highlights is Field Study, pairing Big 12 stars with their coaches for film sessions designed to break down the finer points of the game. Another feature, Alumni Walk, will capture the energy of campus tailgates as famous alumni return to their schools with cameras documenting the atmosphere.

In addition, Bleacher Report will push highlights, storylines, and key moments around the clock through its social platforms, including House of Highlights and B/R CFB.

TNT Sports acquired the Big 12 broadcast rights as part of a settlement struck between the NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery. The Big 12 will see 13 of its football games per year moved from ESPN’s streaming platform to linear television on WBD channels TNT and TBS. ESPN is also sublicensing 15 Big 12 men’s basketball games to be aired on either TNT or TBS. The sublicensing deal begins this academic year and spans six seasons, running concurrent to the Big 12’s new television contract with partners ESPN and FOX Sports.

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Kickin’ Country Charleston Unveils Hunter, Jessica & Cush

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Kickin’ Country Charleston Unveils Hunter, Jessica & Cush

Country 92.5 Kickin’ Country Charleston has announced that “Hunter, Jessica & Cush” is the Lowcountry’s new way to wake up. The show will debut on August 25.

The station’s website states, “The new show combines Hunter and Cush’s signature chemistry and unique look at the world with the warmth, wit and female perspective of Jessica, to create a phenomenal experience for Lowcountry morning listeners.

Charleston Media Solutions President Paul O’Malley shared, “We’re excited to unite Hunter, Cush, and Jessica for a show that celebrates our community and country music. We also honor the memory of TJ Phillips, whose spirit continues to inspire us, and we know “Hunter, Jessica & Cash” will carry forward his legacy of connecting with listeners.

Morning show host T.J. Phillips passed away last June after being on the air in the area for more than 30 years. (BMM 6/9)

Hunter and Cush move to mornings from afternoons to join Jessica Chandler.

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SiriusXM Exec Scott Greenstein: ‘We’re Not Going to Be Netflix, We’re Still an Audio Company’

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SiriusXM Exec Scott Greenstein: ‘We’re Not Going to Be Netflix, We’re Still an Audio Company’

SiriusXM has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into the podcast space. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to follow the rest of the industry into a push to video.

In recent years, the company has announced several podcasters, like Conan O’Brien, Mel Robbins, SmartLess, and Morbid, among others. Perhaps most notably, SiriusXM inked a deal with Alex Cooper — the founder of Call Her Daddy — for a contract that pays her up to $120 million per year.

But that push into the podcast space doesn’t mean that the company is going to be following many others from the industry into placing a primary focus on digital video shows labeled as podcasts.

“We’re not going to be Netflix,” SiriusXM President and Chief Content Officer Scott Greenstein told The New York Times. “We’re still an audio company.”

He added that while some bemoan the low barrier of entry to podcasting, the company believes it might actually be a feature and not a bug.

“I like that the wall has never been lower for creativity,” Greenstein said. “You can set up a mic or your phone, and you’re a podcaster.”

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RAB and MIW Wrap 17th Annual Rising Through the Ranks

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RAB and MIW Wrap 17th Annual Rising Through the Ranks

The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) have completed the 17th annual Rising Through the Ranks program. The initiative began virtually on August 12 and concluded in person on August 19-21 at BMI’s Nashville offices.

Twenty-six women broadcasters were selected for the program, which focused on leadership, team culture, and work-life balance. Sessions emphasized practical skills for immediate application at their stations.

Speakers included Erica Farber, immediate past RAB CEO; Kim Johnson, RAB VP of professional development; MIW President Sheila Kirby; and Trisha Yearwood, alongside executives from Cox Media Group, Audacy, Seven Mountains Media, Xperi, and Salem Media Group.

“Over the last 17 years, we have seen more than 465 broadcasters graduate from Rising Through the Ranks and propel their careers, as well as their companies, with the knowledge and skills gained,” said RAB CEO Mike Hulvey.

Kirby added, “It’s an honor for MIW to be part of this program every year. We congratulate this year’s graduates and cannot wait to see and support their successes throughout their careers.”

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Dan Bernstein Teases Explanation of Exit From 670 The Score for First ‘Unfiltered’ Episode

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Dan Bernstein Teases Explanation of Exit From 670 The Score for First ‘Unfiltered’ Episode

Former 670 The Score host Dan Bernstein is stepping back behind the mic, but this time on his own terms. The veteran Chicago sports voice announced last week that his new podcast, Dan Bernstein: Unfiltered, will officially launch on Monday, marking his return to sports media after an extended absence.

In a preview of the debut episode, Bernstein joined Sherman and Tingle on Chicago’s 97.1 The Drive and teased what listeners can expect as far as a behind the curtain look at what happened with his exit in March from 670 The Score.

“I am planning to do that. So I will tell you, I’m not going to do that here. That is going to be on Monday” Bernstein said when asked to reveal the whole story about his exit. “When episode one drops, if you want to hear about what happened and about, importantly, where I’ve been the last half a year, and what I’ve been doing and what has ensued since. Don’t miss episode one.”

For more than three decades, Bernstein carved out a reputation in Chicago as one of the most candid and polarizing personalities on The Score. His sharp opinions and often unfiltered commentary made him a staple for listeners who wanted more than just the traditional X’s and O’s.

Now, with a podcast carrying the same “unfiltered” branding, Bernstein is signaling that he intends to double down on the style that defined his run in terrestrial radio.

“I’ve got so many sports thoughts,” Bernstein said. “I’ve got sports thoughts. And the cool thing about Unfiltered is stick to sports — that is over. I don’t have to stick to anything anymore.”

Bernstein also announced that the debut of Dan Bernstein: Unfiltered will drop at noon eastern on Monday, with the debut of a secondary Chicago Bears focused podcast entitled Forward Progress with co-host and producer Matt Abbatacola.

Both podcasts will premiere under the new 312 Sports banner on Monday, August 25th. It will be streamed across all major audio platforms and YouTube.

Keith Lawless, Market President of Hubbard Chicago, which owns 312 Sports, emphasized Bernstein’s impact on the city’s sports dialogue in a release last week. “Dan’s thoughtful and honest perspective has captured the pulse of this city for decades,” said Lawless. “His new show on 312 Sports will give listeners the kind of honest conversation they can’t get anywhere else.”

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PopCrush Nights Offers Labor Day Sounds of Summer Special

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PopCrush Nights Offers Labor Day Sounds of Summer Special

Compass Media Networks is offering stations a Labor Day weekend special from PopCrush Nights.

The five-hour program, Sounds of Summer, will be hosted by Lauryn Snapp and Donny Meacham. It features a mix of this year’s top-charting songs along with summer throwbacks from the past 25 years.

The playlist features current hits from Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone, Justin Timberlake, Doechii, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars, alongside familiar tracks from Rihanna, Katy Perry, Usher, and Shakira.

Stations will have the option to run the show anytime from Friday, August 29, through Monday, September 1, with unlimited replays during the holiday weekend. The program is being made available commercial-free and without affidavits in markets outside of the current PopCrush Nights exclusives.

Compass Media Networks is promoting the show as a holiday soundtrack for barbecues, road trips, and gatherings.

Affiliates interested in adding Sounds of Summer can reach out to Sydney Sperling at Compass Media Networks.

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