"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..."
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.
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.
"Understanding how our industry influences consumers’ decision-making doesn’t eliminate that influence, but it does encourage more thoughtful, impactful and compelling buying habits."