Columns

"Classic Rock radio's response to these releases was the equivalent of a big yawn."

"The stations that succeed won’t necessarily be the ones with the deepest soccer knowledge. They’ll be the ones that recognize the scale of the moment and strategically find a way to insert themselves into it."

NBC Nightly News took viewers to the Great Wall of China. They sat down with Secretary of State Marco Rubio for an interview that covered Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan, and the broader U.S.-China relationship in ways that mattered.

"When an individual in the radio business creates this type of impact, it deserves to be remembered and celebrated annually. So we are going to do just that."

D'Amaro's one-app vision is worth pursuing. Simplicity wins in the streaming wars more often than complexity does. But Disney would be wise to ask whether forcing ABC News into that ecosystem serves the news division — or quietly diminishes it.

"Drake needs to take back the crown. Hip Hop's been a little slow on the massive hits so far this year."

"The NFL isn’t collapsing anytime soon but eventually every empire starts believing the audience will tolerate absolutely anything forever."

"One’s a party, one’s very music-intensive, and the other is sentimental. But Memorial Day weekend isn’t just one lane — it’s a spectrum."

Outside of Election Day, there are very few tentpole moments that are built, teased, and anticipated days or weeks in advance. However, the material exists. We just need to find it and be prepared for it, because the institutions themselves aren't going to hype it up.

"Growth curves matter. Momentum matters. Cultural relevance matters. Women’s sports increasingly sit at the intersection of all three."