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Nick Jordan Exit Reshapes Indianapolis B105.7 & 97.1 Hank Programming

"That's a significant dual-station responsibility in the Indianapolis market, reflecting modern consolidation realities."

Why Are Talk Radio Hosts Missing From 2026 Marconi Award Nominees?

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

Craig Carton: Dianna Russini Has Done “Damage” to Women in Broadcasting

"I know what you’re thinking. I know what everybody’s thinking. Wonder how she got that story."

TNT Sports Draws Best NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Audience in Seven Years

"For TNT Sports, the performance sets a new benchmark. The 18.3 million average surpasses the company’s previous high of 17.8 million viewers."

The Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel Controversy Is a Media Ethics Lesson To Learn From

"Skepticism is harder to shake than criticism. Once people start questioning how you obtained information instead of simply consuming it, the dynamic changes."

How J.A. Adande Explores Legacy Through Journalism and Evolution With “Dynastic”

"Dynastic fills a niche to look back and understand. I want to promote a historical understanding."

Why NFL Network’s ‘Path to the Draft’ Is the Clear Route To Follow Towards Draft Day

"In the crowded landscape of pre-draft programming, Path to the Draft stands out for its variety and insight. The show doesn’t just tell viewers about the draft; it shows them through stats, sound, and substance."

ESPN’s Jeff Passan Launching New Podcast with Omaha Productions

"Baseball is having a moment, and we’re trying to make a show worthy of it."

Former 97.5 The Fanatic Host Mike Missanelli Arrested After Dispute With Fiancée

"Upon arrival, officers encountered Missanelli outside the home. He told police that he and his fiancée had been involved in what he described as a “scuffle” during an argument."

Dick Vitale Reveals Latest Health Update Following Abnormalities Shown In Recent Scans

"As always, I plan to remain as active as ever and fight as hard as can be."

Stephen A. Smith: “There Are Many Folks Out There Who Want Me Done” At ESPN, SiriusXM

"There are many folks out there who want me done. They want me fired. They want me taken off the airwaves… Good luck with that."

Matt Barnes: The Old Stephen A. Smith Would “Slap The S**t” Out Of Current Day Smith

"I know that the Stephen A. Smith I met in Philly…would’ve slapped the s**t out of this dude."

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Why Are Talk Radio Hosts Missing From 2026 Marconi Award Nominees?

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

20 Brands In 20 Days: Marci Braun, US 99 Chicago

"The hang time you get with artists is definitely part of the secret sauce because you feel invested,"

Inside Mark Simone’s Decision to Expand His 710 WOR Show

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

The San Francisco Giants Reported Rocky Relationship With KNBR Has a Simple Fix

"Baseball has plenty of unwritten rules. Sports radio partnerships do too. One of them is understanding that a flagship station still has an obligation to call it like it sees it, hold teams accountable, and deliver the type of coverage local fans expect."