Columns

"At some point, networks must stop acting like victims of disruption and start behaving like competitors within it."

"Everyone is juggling so many roles that finding time to mentor talent has become a genuine challenge."

"The ratio between current discussion and recycled nostalgia felt completely out of balance. This approach seemed better suited for a podcast audience than a network television production."

"Young listeners crave community and connection. They just consume it differently right now."

I'm not saying this removes any concerns that persist, but it is also a clear sign that the narrative of radio as dead simply isn't grounded in reality.

"2026 growth is about growing audience love, not audience size."

"For years, Green has been viewed as the natural successor to Barkley. The next voice, personality, or the next era. Championships, edge, and a willingness to say what others won’t. On paper, it makes sense. But sitting in that chair isn’t about resume."

Let's be honest: the money being poured into AI infrastructure is staggering. You'd have to be naive to assume that ad dollars won't follow the eyeballs.

"The danger comes when inflated or expanded definitions of “viewership” become accepted without context. Because eventually those expectations become baked into rights fees, ad sales, staffing decisions, and long-term business strategy."

"Sports media doesn’t need another Ted Turner because there will never be another one. What it does need are more leaders, executives, and on-air talents willing to channel the same fearless spirit that made him successful."