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Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."

Salem Radio Network Earns Exclusive Interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

During the interview, Zelenskyy addressed allegations from Tucker Carlson that his government is persecuting Christians in Ukraine.

Mike Rhyner Details What Went Wrong at 97.1 The Freak

"There are a lot of things that I really did like about it. And make no mistake, I'm not thrilled with what happened and the way it all came down but  I think we had a really good product."

What 97.1 The Freak Got Right and Wrong During Its Short Life

Ambition should never be viewed as a negative. But one of the biggest issues with 97.1 The Freak was its overly ambitious launch.

Mike Rhyner: “We Just Didn’t Get It Done” at The Freak

"They brought us on board with the belief that we could provide a viable, profitable radio outlet for them and we didn't do that."

Could ‘The Freak’ Resurface in Dallas?

"With a little more talent and another year, The Freak could have been a $10 million per year station..."

97.1 The Freak in Dallas to Change Format; Mike Rhyner and All Other Hosts Let Go

"We all see the writing on the wall. It could all come down today."

Reach Over Revenue for Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks

"What we do probably won't be the same as what other teams have done."

Kevin Gray Named Pre & Postgame Host for Dallas Mavericks Radio Network

"Talk to you on-air Wednesday afternoon and be on the lookout for the podcast!"

97.1 The Freak’s Jeff Cavanaugh Makes Good on Promise, Gets Texas Rangers Tattoo On-Air

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo created a stir during the MLB Postseason by promising to "retire on the spot" if the Arizona Diamondbacks made the...

97.1 The Freak Adds Marc Stein for Weekend Show

"I am so excited to be back in a radio studio that I can hardly find the words."

Dallas Media Personalities Pay Tribute to Norm Hitzges

"Hitzges will be honored with an official proclamation by the Texas legislature the next time it meets."

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Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."

Salem Radio Network Earns Exclusive Interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

During the interview, Zelenskyy addressed allegations from Tucker Carlson that his government is persecuting Christians in Ukraine.

NFL Viewership Up Overall 4% From Last Year With Several Networks Seeing Gains

"In addition, the 2026 NFL Paris Game & related programming reached 10.6 million viewers across the country on France TV."