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Maria Bartiromo Fired: Why Fox News Made the Right Call

Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

South Florida Public Media to End WFLM Legal Fight

"The $6.45 million purchase of Hip Hop 104.7 The Flame WFLM in Palm Beach Shores is now, at last, on a path to resolution."

Sharyn Alfonsi Set to Exit 60 Minutes

Alfonsi's current deal is set to expire at the end of May. She originally joined the news magazine in 2015.

Why Skip Bayless’ First Take Return Was More Tribute Than Sports Debate

"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."

Beastie Boys’ Mike D Finally Steps Into the Spotlight as Solo Act

"MCA passed away in 2012, effectively ending the Beastie Boys as a performing unit."

FOX Sports, Cosm Partner for Shared Reality Viewing of FIFA World Cup 2026

"We are thrilled to collaborate with FOX Sports to super-serve fans during the FIFA World Cup 2026."

Sony Music Reports Record Profits Driven by Streaming Growth

"Streaming remains the engine driving Sony's growth. Full-year recorded music streaming revenue grew 9%"

Why the Gen Z Audience Needs Personality-Driven Urban Radio

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

Why Radio’s Local News Numbers Should Silence the Doom-and-Gloom Crowd

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.

How Improv and Audience Interaction Fuel Heidi & Frank’s Success on 95.5 KLOS

"When I was coming up in the ‘90s, it was one of the best times to be in it. Then the accountants and lawyers started making programming decisions they had no right to make.”

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Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Should Be Topic A For News/Talk Radio

The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.