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ESPN Announces Veterans Day Programming and Initiatives for 2026

"Through ESPN’s 2026 Veterans Week, we are proud to share powerful stories of service, celebrate our veteran colleagues and strengthen the programs that support veterans and military spouses as they pursue their next chapters.”

Glenn Beck Gives Mercury One $5 Million for Humanitarian Aid

"We need eyes to be opened. We need countries to be opened. And we need the United States to take a bold stand on this, as well.”

Ryan Clark: ESPN Executives Avoided Him, Rewarded Favorites

"I didn't understand how important, not who you knew, how important it was to have people actually like you. I don't live a life of attempting to be liked."

Brendan Carr: I Have No Concerns About Working With Congressional Democrats

“There’s no concerns on my end at all."

The Industry According to: Alex Whiley, Glassnote Records,

Thank you for checking out The Industry According To. Every Wednesday, we speak with a different expert or leader from somewhere in the vast...

Independent Artists Don’t Need More Streams. They Need Fans.

"Here’s the mistake I see most often with smaller artists. They pour their energy — and often their money — into playlist placement and stream curation instead of building a fan base."

Jack White’s Board Game and the Lost Art of Creating Fans

"Are we developing fans, or just collecting streams?

The Industry According To: Raffaella Braun, Triple Tigers

"Radio is still the best way to reach the largest audience consistently"

The Industry According To: Art Alexakis, Everclear

"If people want to hear the hits, I play the hits. I play fan favorites. I play requests. Furthermore, why wouldn't you want to make people happy?"

Legendary Radio/TV Personality Barry “The Reazar” Richards Dead at 83

"Richards' career fundamentally influenced how the industry approached artist development and airplay strategy."

The Industry According To: Chip Ruggieri, Chipster PR

"Rock and roll is alive and well. I'm excited to see where it goes next."

The Industry According To: Damizza

"Radio still creates credibility — and frankly, pays better royalties than streaming in many cases."

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head of Leo33 Alongside Katie Dean

"I'm thrilled to join the team and help shape the next chapter of growth for both the company "

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"I didn't understand how important, not who you knew, how important it was to have people actually like you. I don't live a life of attempting to be liked."

Brendan Carr: I Have No Concerns About Working With Congressional Democrats

“There’s no concerns on my end at all."

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