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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."

Chet Buchanan Out at 98.5 KLUC Las Vegas

"Your voice, leadership, and commitment to our listeners have helped define KLUC and its role in the Las Vegas community for nearly three decades and for that we greatly appreciate you."

WFAN’s Gregg Giannotti Defends Boomer Esiason From “Misguided” Comments by Dan Le Batard Producer Mike Ryan Ruiz

"I wish he would say what he meant less to be honest with you. So, you don't know what you're talking about."

CBS News Considering Layoffs After Offering Buyouts to Current Staffers

Layoffs at CBS News haven't been uncommon in recent years.

Is a Podcast on Netflix Still a ‘Podcast’?

When creators design episodes to be watched first, clipped second, and listened to last, the hierarchy is obvious.

How Matt Cord Finds Continued Success Stepping Into the Shoes of Legends

"You don't want to be that much different than what it was before. I know this city and the listeners. They are extremely loyal and they don't like change."

Why Radio’s Silent Goodbyes Are Bad for Business

There’s rarely closure. There’s almost never an on-air “goodbye,” and once they’re escorted out of the building, it’s usually crickets.

The NFL Rolled the Dice — and News/Talk Radio Should Pay Attention

Trying new voices, testing digital opportunities, taking chances on content that may not be perceived as “traditional” in the News/Talk space, and experimenting with imaging, bumpers, and liners are all logical steps.

Could Netflix Home Run Play for Barry Bonds Be a Ticket to His Place in the Hall of Fame?

"You don’t change votes with statistics anymore. You change them with perception."

Dan Patrick Is Sounding the Alarm About the Waning Interest in the NBA

"Leagues can survive temporary ratings dips and negative media cycles. What they can’t survive is indifference. Indifference creeps in when fans start asking, “Is he playing?” before they ask, “What time is tipoff?”

What Can We Learn From the Chasm Between Small Business and Consumers

"Small businesses win when they do what they say they’ll do, every time. Consumers relax when they know what to expect."

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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.