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Houston Radio: KJOZ Launches The X 106.1 Format

"Houston's radio landscape continues reshaping rapidly. "

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.

6 Things News/Talk Radio Hosts Should Never Say

We have probably all committed these errors.

How YouTube and Video Simulcasts Have Shaped News/Talk Radio

"It's a whole different ballgame. Gone are the days we could be in our boxer shorts and a sweatshirt with a Comrex box. Now it's lights, camera angles, backdrops, and everything else."

Rick Dayton Departs KDKA Amid Audacy Layoffs

In a statement, Audacy said the layoffs were a necessary step in its reorganization after a pre-packaged bankruptcy filing earlier this year.

Steve Cochran: Cumulus Made Me Undergo Training After Falling for Phishing Scams

"Apparently, no one's ever been close. I'm quite proud, as you would imagine."

iHeartMedia Podcast Employees File Unfair Labor Practices Charge

The iHeartPodcast Union represents around 100 employees between hosts, producers, editors, and researchers in conjunction with the Writers Guild of America East.

Erick Erickson: ‘My Audience Really Hates It When I Have Guests’

"They would rather listen to me explain things."

77 WABC President Chad Lopez: Streaming Popularizes Radio

“Streaming also popularizes radio because phones stream these shows. There’s 173 countries streaming us right now."

Mehdi Hasan: ‘Being Self-Employed Is Gonna Be The Greatest Thing That Ever Happened to Me’

"I can say whatever I want in a way a lot of folks who have employers can’t."

Brooke Baldwin: I Was Bullied Out Of CNN By Jeff Zucker and Executive Producer

"Jeff wanted me out. No explanation. Just out. From that moment on, after I’d spent 13 years at CNN, Jeff never spoke to me again."

KMOX, 97.1 FM Talk Involved in Tight Race in St. Louis Winter Ratings Book

"The winter ratings period in St. Louis showcased the strength of the News/Talk format."

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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."