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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."

Craig Carton: Mike Tomlin Should Replace Ryan Clark on ESPN

"Mike Tomlin could save us from an insufferable race baiter on TV. I would fire Ryan Clark and replace him with Mike Tomlin."

Craig Carton: NFL on Fox Analyst Greg Olsen Was Almost a WFAN Host

"Greg Olsen’s gonna be great. Greg Olsen’s got a future in the media. He might be a great sports talk show host."

Craig Carton: FS1 Ratings Dropped When My Name Was Taken off Programming

"My show on FOX? The highest rated quarter hours in the history of FS1. The one that dropped 40% when they took my name off the wall."

Dan Bernstein’s Departure From 670 The Score Leads Barrett Media’s Top 5 Sports Talk Radio Stories of 2025

"After thirty years of service on the Chicago sports talk leader, Bernstein was removed due to a social media exchange with a followers on Twitter."

Even WFAN Isn’t Immune From Adapting for Changing Listener Demands

"Once information became ubiquitous, the update lost its leverage, and without leverage, radio loses relevance. That reality doesn’t spare WFAN, regardless of how iconic the call letters may be"

Craig Carton: “Brandon Tierney, Sal Licata Did Nothing Wrong” as They Depart WFAN

"I’ve never been in a situation where a radio station or company allowed someone who’s not continuing at that station to still go on the air"

Brandon Tierney Has No Regrets Exiting WFAN Amid Craig Carton’s Return

"This show is absolutely deserving to be on WFAN."

Sal Licata: “I Don’t Blame Craig Carton for Coming Back” to WFAN

"Technically he didn't take my spot. Evan and Tiki took my spot. I probably would have brought him back too. Just not at my expense"

Craig Carton: ‘I’m Sensitive’ to Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata Leaving WFAN Show Because of My Return

"That being said, I'm thrilled for the opportunity. I can't wait to get started."

Brandon Tierney Confirms WFAN Exit, Final Show with Sal Licata on Friday

"I will host the following week solo and then it's officially a wrap."

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