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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."

Sony Music Pursues Multibillion-Dollar Recognition Music Takeover

"The deal would primarily transfer publishing rights for iconic artists — including Justin Bieber, Neil Young, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers."

Warner Bros. Discovery Reports 1% Revenue Decline in 2026’s First Quarter

"Each segment of our business is demonstrably more nimble and better positioned for future success than when Warner Bros. Discovery was formed."

Elle Duncan to Craig Carton: Russini-Vrabel Story Doesn’t Define Women Broadcasters

“If you are chauvinistic enough to associate the actions of one and apply them to all women, and you were never going to take a woman seriously anyway on her job, you were always going to minimize why she got that role.”

Amy Howe Departs As FanDuel CEO

"After more than five unforgettable years, the time has come for me to step away from FanDuel and begin a new chapter."

97.1 The Fan Los Angeles Announces Daytime Lineup Launching May 18

"We’re building a full-scale, live and local LA sports network that brings sports to the FM dial and across multiple platforms to meet our audiences where they are."

Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 Surpasses 600 Affiliates

"This milestone is a testament to the enduring legacy of Casey Kasem and the timeless appeal of American Top 40."

Ramsey Network EVP Blake Thompson to Retire

"This is a win-win for me to step aside and pursue my next chapter while they continue to grow and succeed with the network."

Luke Bryan, Kane Brown Headline iHeartCountry Festival 2026 in Austin

Country music's biggest names took over Austin. The iHeartCountry Festival returned to The Moody Center on May 2, drawing a massive crowd. What We Know:...

ESPN Studio Programming April Viewership Up 21% Year Over Year

"April's gains built directly on a strong Q1, where studio shows combined averaged 14% more viewers than the prior year."

Amazon Music Brings Rolling Loud 2026 to Prime Video and Twitch

"The festival features more than 75 artists, headlined by Playboi Carti, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Don Toliver."

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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.