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Shaquille O’Neal: Dunkman League Formed After Being “Absolutely Sick” Of NBA Slam Dunk Contest

"In the last 15 years, we haven’t had a real top guy—we’ll call him out: Zion Williamson — participate in a dunk contest."

Dan Bongino, NPR, Fox News See Top July Podcast Rankings From Podtrac

iHeartAudience Network remained #1 among Podtrac’s Top Multi-Channel Podcast Publishers and Networks.

WWLS Host Al Eschbach Celebrates 50 Years In Radio, Announces Upcoming Retirement

"I'm going to retire at the end of 2027. I will have done it fifty one years and next September will be sixty years in the media here."

Suno Imposes Download Limits Starting September Third

"The company frames this as fighting "bad actors" mass-exporting music."

FCC Levies Fines In Pirate Radio Crackdown

Pirate stations operate illegally and without an FCC license, which can interfere with and disrupt commercial and safety operations.

Three Ways To Increase Audience Connection With Transparency

Imagine what it would sound like if the remaining talent were allowed to have editorial time about the recent changes to the station.

NAB Launches Campaign to Mordernize FCC Ownership Laws

"Policymakers must act now to ensure broadcasters can continue serving the public effectively, before it’s too late.”

iHeartMedia Answers FCC Chair Brendon Carr’s Payola Inquiry

The question arises from the relationship between artists and iHeart, and whether performing or not performing impacted artists spins across the company’s footprint.

The FCC Is Creating A Slippery Slope For Broadcasters

This is a slippery slope not only for journalists but for all broadcasters as it relates to the First Amendment, decency rules, perhaps mergers and acquisitions, and even satire.

FCC Wants Details Regarding 2025 iHeartCountry Festival

In a recent letter, FCC Chairman Carr asked for details about how iHeartMedia organizes events like this and how it ensures compliance with federal payola laws.

FCC Issues Advisory Regarding Airplay And Free Performances

Blackburn has alleged a “forced quid pro quo” for the shows often used for charity shows or radio station events.

FCC Launches Investigation into KCBS After Host Reveals Details of ICE Agents in Area

"The FCC will hold broadcasters accountable for complying with their public interest obligations."

New FCC Chair Brendan Carr Tells Fox News: ‘Status Quo’ Around ‘Legacy Media Needs to Change’

"Jeff Bezos just recently did an op-ed where he said that Americans don't trust the news media. He said now they're the least trusted of all. And I think he's speaking a lot of truth there."

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Dan Bongino, NPR, Fox News See Top July Podcast Rankings From Podtrac

iHeartAudience Network remained #1 among Podtrac’s Top Multi-Channel Podcast Publishers and Networks.

WWLS Host Al Eschbach Celebrates 50 Years In Radio, Announces Upcoming Retirement

"I'm going to retire at the end of 2027. I will have done it fifty one years and next September will be sixty years in the media here."

Suno Imposes Download Limits Starting September Third

"The company frames this as fighting "bad actors" mass-exporting music."

Kansas City Cumulus Flips KCJK to CHR Format

"The new competing CHR signal pressures Steel City Media's Mix 93.3 (KMXV)"