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Axl Rose, Ozzy Osbourne & Rock’s Greatest Onstage Meltdowns

Last year in this space over the 4th, we...

The Zalinski Effect: What a Movie Villain Teaches Us About Radio’s Talent Paradox

"We just give the driver another reason to plug their phone in and leave us behind."

It’s OK to Be Pro-America: Why Radio Should Embrace July 4th

"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."

SportsCenter: AM Has the Best Comedy Team on Sports Television

"Striewski and Scott do not claim to be comedians, but they are hardly your typical studio desk jockeys. In truth, they are beyond labels. They are simply outstanding SportsCenter anchors who showcase their inimitable humor, genuinely enjoy working together, and produce a broadcast that is equally informative and entertaining."

FCC Bureau Chief: Dedicated AM Translator Window “Possible”

"There is a massive amount of work that needs to go into it."

Nexstar Media Group/TEGNA Merger Blocked By Federal Judge

The Friday ruling does not undo the acquisition. However, it does stop Nexstar from operating TEGNA's stations.

The NFL Investigation by the Department of Justice Is Fueled by All the Wrong Reasons

"If the standard for an “anticompetitive” league is one that still delivers the overwhelming majority of its product for free, in local markets, on over-the-air television—then what exactly are we measuring? And more importantly, who are we protecting?"

Radio Has Unique Power in Product Placement

"The best radio integrations won’t feel like advertising at all. They will feel like part of the show—and that’s exactly what makes radio such a powerful platform for clients."

NFL Reportedly Being Investigated by US Department of Justice Over Anticompetitive Practices

"Federal officials are examining whether the league has used business practices that could limit competition and negatively impact consumers."

FCC Chair Brendan Carr: ‘Time for Change at CNN’ After Reporting on Iran

"Pushing out a hoax headline in such a sensitive national security moment as this requires accountability."

Brendan Carr Under Fire as Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell Question the FCC’s Nexstar-Tegna Decision

"The senators are demanding a response from Carr by April 13th."

Ted Cruz to Brendan Carr: Approval of Nexstar Media Group-TEGNA Deal ‘Raises Series Concerns’ About FCC

"Although you have indicated that a full Commission vote may still occur, the Commission has already approved the transaction on delegated authority, effectively determining the outcome."

Fox, Sinclair Follows NAB Public Comment to FCC on Sports Rights Moving To Streaming Platforms

"Moving more sports behind paywalls would increase consumer costs, price some consumers out of watching, and keep others in the dark."

FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez: Nexstar/TEGNA Deal ‘Approved with No Full Commission Vote’

"The consequences of this rubber stamp approval will be felt in living rooms and newsrooms across the country, resulting in fewer voices, less competition, and higher costs for consumers.”

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"The timing of FIFA visitors coming to the USA as we celebrate our 250th birthday is perfect."

SportsCenter: AM Has the Best Comedy Team on Sports Television

"Striewski and Scott do not claim to be comedians, but they are hardly your typical studio desk jockeys. In truth, they are beyond labels. They are simply outstanding SportsCenter anchors who showcase their inimitable humor, genuinely enjoy working together, and produce a broadcast that is equally informative and entertaining."

AI Isn’t Replacing Sports Media Talent, It’s Replacing Those Who Ignore It

"Five years from now, I don't think employers will ask whether applicants know how to use AI. They'll simply assume they do, just as they assume candidates know how to send an email, edit audio, or post to social media. The differentiator won't be whether you use AI. It'll be how effectively you use it."