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Samantha Blake Exits 103.5 The Arrow Morning Show After Six Years

Samantha Blake exits 103.5 The Arrow/KRSP morning show. The...

Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

Talk Radio Still Has the Power to Ignite Audiences

“Opinion is really powerful because you can have a conversation and explore ideas. At least the listener can hear an issue to get fleshed out.”

Why the Lawyer Who Won Billions From Alex Jones Believes in the Power of Radio

"We still need a place that isn’t so narrowly tailored to each individual’s preferences, where a broad spectrum of people can go to get helpful information..."

How News/Talk Radio Can Lead the Charge for the Season of Giving

It doesn’t have to be original. It simply needs to be something that is light, good for the community, and actually attainable at little to no cost.

Meet One of News Radio’s Rising Young Stars in Morgan Cunningham

“The industry needs to do better to attract new and younger brains that will work in radio jobs."

Is One Talk Radio Host Enough?

Solo interviews are what I love most about the radio format; and in my opinion, it’s what separates radio from local or cable news.

How a News/Talk Radio Host Decided to Develop a TikTok Strategy

Will it help grow my audience? Doubtful. But it might. And it’s time to try.

How News Radio Can Move the Middle East Discussion Forward

The point is you don’t need to be directly affected to have a vested interest. And it’s our job in news/talk radio to provide ideas, voices, and perspectives to make sure people understand that.

Even at 70, Connecticut Radio Legend Joe D’Ambrosio Still Passionate About Radio

“I don’t think I will be like John Sterling (Yankees radio announcer) and be 85, but as long as I’m sharp, I love it.”

Misconceptions of News/Talk Radio From a Former TV Host

What I was wrong about was that, had I gone the full-time route in 1997, I may have been ground floor of the podcast movement or moved back into a local market right when national sports radio was losing its power.

With Interviews, Longer Can Be Better

As a host, you need to have some equity in decisions on time for interviews.

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Why Pat McAfee On Monday Night Countdown Will Outshine Every Network’s 2026 Football Moves

"With a potential $60 million-$65 million annual extension reportedly waiting in the wings, ESPN is clearly wanting to make a significant investment in his future. Whether you love McAfee, tolerate him or cannot stand him, there is little denying his ability to generate attention."

Howard Stern’s HBO Max Deal Is a Win for Everyone Involved

Audio built Stern's legend, yet television extends it to a generation that discovers shows through streaming platforms rather than satellite dials.

Salem Media’s Allen Power Reflects on 50-Year Radio Career Before Retirement

"It's bittersweet. What I will do is just be grateful. I'll be grateful for the 26 years with Salem, and the 50 years in the business, and the wonderful people that I've worked with."

How Freezing Cold Takes Turned Sports’ Worst Predictions Into An Entertainment Phenomenon

"I was only going to use it to mess with people. I did not plan on it being big at all. But it lends to what I do, which is find stuff. And because it’s sports, it makes it that much better for me."