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: I think we've always been a leader in new music. It's a position, for some reason, I've been tied to. I don’t know why, but it always seems that way.

"All journalists should strive to have deeper conversations which create deeper connections with the audience.”

"I could make the argument that sports talk radio has been the fuel behind the economic growth of sports in all aspects."

"The one thing that I love about KBLX in San Francisco is that we really do focus on having that Bay Area local flavor. You tune into some of these other stations, and many of them are syndicated. You just don't feel like the person that you're listening to is local."

“I’m not one of these people who thinks local radio is going to die.  I think it’s going to live on for a while.”

With nearly 50 years of experience spanning states, stations, roles, and formats, Gardner believes there is a distinct challenge plaguing the industry: “Staying local.”

We look to find music in all the different places, whether it’s the labels or streaming, any of the new music discovery platforms out there. We look at everything.

"On all of these outlets, what they do is bring it people who agree with them. And it's boring."

"Every time you turn on the radio station you’re going to be lifted up and you’re going to feel good. That goes not just for the music but the content."

"I think the journalistic integrity here is a major part of who we are."