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Tuesday's tribute worked because it felt honest, not staged. Consequently, it's the kind of moment that reminds viewers why they tuned in beyond the headlines.

"It was one of the best football shows I have seen in quite a while. While different in format, the program reminded me of the old Jon Gruden’s Quarterback Camp on ESPN. It was in-depth, all-encompassing and quite entertaining."

"Making great content always tilts the odds in your favor.

When news broke yesterday that Dolly Parton had died at 80, programmers somewhere were likely wondering whether "Jolene" fit the format. That's the wrong...

Dolly Parton gave America so much for so long. It's only fitting that her hometown station gave her the send-off she earned.

"Programming is supposed to be about developing talent, building brands, creating opportunities and preparing the next person to take the next step. When the person responsible for doing those things becomes part of the talent lineup, the priorities inevitably become blurred."

"The greatest radio personalities weren’t merely voices coming through a speaker. They were bigger than life and became part of people’s lives."

"YouTube’s willingness to pay creators to stay should be a wake-up call for sports radio. Stop giving the platform millions of hours of content every month for free."

The show already draws the largest audience in cable news, and adding a proven personality only strengthens that position.

I have been downsized and fired. I know your emotions. You have every right in the world to be angry. Here is the truth: it doesn't help you to disparage your former employer.