"You have a vision, and you try to create a culture that supports the vision. Sometimes everything sounds so simple. But if it were that simple, everybody would get to the top."
Randy Michaels compared radio to railroads. Trains are still running, and radio stations are still playing the hits of yesterday and today. But there’s a lot less of both.
"Sources indicate to The Athletic that NBC has discussed taking the show fully on the road more frequently next season, while also reducing the size of its studio roster."
"FCC Chairman Brendan Carr echoed those concerns previously on social media, writing that while many games remain available on broadcast television, an increasing share now resides on a patchwork of online platforms that require separate subscriptions and navigation tools."
"Sactown Sports is such an important part of the sports landscape in Northern California. I look forward to helping the team, continue to grow our digital presence and bring amazing content to sports fans in Sacramento."
"In a statement shared on social media, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio said it was “deeply saddened” by Gordon’s passing, noting that he died surrounded by loved ones after what it described as a courageous fight."
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.