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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."

Is There a Surefire Way for Radio Hosts to Avoid the Career Grim Reaper?

People who lose jobs they love and do well are blindsided financially and emotionally. I’ve been there, maybe you have, too.

The Brian Kilmeade Show Added to WTIC 1080 Daily Lineup

"I've always loved Connecticut. I go there all the time."

Podcast Radio Links with Local Radio Networks for Distribution

"We cannot wait to hear Podcast Radio brands executing on the LRN platform that will allow stations an unparalleled degree of programming flexibility that is simply not common in the Talk syndication industry.”

92% of Heavy Podcast Users Plan to Vote in 2024 Election, New Research Shows

93% of weekly podcast consumers are currently registered to vote.

CNN News Exec Rachel Smolkin Departing to Become CEO of Oregon Public Broadcasting

"Rachel will advance our work with deep experience in journalism, wide professional networks and adaptive leadership skills.”

NAB Elects New Board Leaders During June Meeting

The NAB Radio Board will have a new chair as Westwood One President Collin Jones was elected to the position.

Curtis Sliwa: I’m the Reason Sid Rosenberg is at 77 WABC Today

"I marched into that office and told them not to sign that contract with Mike Lupica..."

SiriusXM Launching Media-Focused Weekend Show on P.O.T.U.S.

The program will be heard weekly at 10 AM ET, and will be hosted by the outlet's Editor-in-Chief Aidan McLaughlin.

Erick Erickson Leaves Wednesday Show Early for Emergency Surgery

"They were really concerned about the infection. But now I'm headed in the right direction."

How Radio Professionals Know When Its Time to Hang It Up

If radio still provides you with a creative outlet and a decent salary, by all means, keep going. One day, however, you may find yourself wondering if this is all there is.

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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.