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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

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."

NAB Commends Brendan Carr After Appointment as FCC Chairman

"We are excited to continue our work with the chairman-designate to level the playing field and remove regulatory barriers that impede investment in local broadcast newsrooms."

The End of the Print Newspaper, And the Value of Change

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NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt After Donald Trump Calls for Broadcast Licenses to Be Revoked: ‘Threat Undermines Basic Freedom’ of 1st Amendment

“From our country’s beginning, the right of the press to challenge the government, root out corruption, and speak freely without fear of recrimination has been central to our democracy."

FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel Addresses Calls For Station License Revocation

The ex-president's statements, driven by political motives, led Rosenworcel to emphasize the significance of upholding free speech as protected by the First Amendment.

FCC Chair Visits Asheville North Carolina Following Hurricane Helene

“The area where Helene left her mark was especially broad and includes mountainous communities like those in western North Carolina that do not regularly see these kinds of storms,”

FCC Approves Audacy Bankruptcy Restructuring; David Field and Existing Management Team Continue to Lead Company

As part of the restructuring, Audacy was given a temporary waiver to exceed the limit on foreign investment, which is currently set at 25%.

FCC Drops Big Fines On Miami And New York Area Pirate Operators

Earlier this year, the six pirates were issued Notices of Apparent Liability, but they failed to respond.

Max Media To Pay $15,000 Penalty Under FCC Consent Decree

The FCC's review of the licensees' applications uncovered ownership changes that had led to an unauthorized transfer of control.

SiriusXM and the FCC: Is the Camel’s Nose Under the Tent? 

You probably read about SiriusXM’s recent announcement of a new “free” option, called SiriusXM Free Access. The company’s announcement cited a number of limitations,...

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Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."