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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."

‘The Fred Show’ Added To KISS 107.1 Cincinnati Beginning February 9

"We can’t wait to introduce ourselves to Cincinnati and step into the next chapter with this legendary brand in such an incredible city."

92.9 The Wave Rebrands With Yacht Rock for Coastal Virginia

"This format delivers feel-good music that listeners know and love, and we’re excited to introduce a station that reflects the relaxed coastal lifestyle of our community."

The Ben Shapiro Show Sees Top 10 Jump in January Podtrac Rankings

Other news-centric podcasts also saw strong finishes during the month.

Pat McAfee Admits Personal Struggle With Winning Approval From Those He Feels Should Like Him

"I get bummed out sometimes when people who I think should like me, or I would get along with and they don’t like me. That bums me out."

Several Leagues Reportedly Attempting To Accelerate Media Deal Talks Ahead of NFL Discussions

"Waiting too long could mean negotiating in a market already depleted by football’s gravitational pull."

Chris Oliviero Still Yet To Name Permanent Overnight Host on WFAN

"The commitment to live and local overnights is there. We will see if and when — and it's a question of when, it's not a question of if — it's a question of when we feel we have found the right person to do that permanently."

Shannon Sharpe Says He Would Love To Return to ESPN

"That’s not my call. I would love to go back if they were to call."

Several MLB Teams Considering Creating Their Own Regional Sports Network

"The Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves are separately evaluating the creation of team-controlled regional sports networks rather than immediately shifting their game productions to MLB Media."

Ranking the Best and Worst Super Bowl Host Cities From a Guy Who Lived on Radio Row

"Every Super Bowl city I’ve covered had some charm. None of them were disasters. This is like pizza—even the “bad” ones aren’t really bad. It’s just levels."

How Mike Calta Morphed From Shock Jock to Tampa Bay’s Dominant Talk Leader

"We had done everything you could possibly do. We pushed the boundaries on sexism and racism. Then when everybody started tightening up, we thought we should probably evolve a little."

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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.