"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
"With updated rules, companies like ours can invest more locally, diversify our offerings, and compete effectively in today's rapidly evolving audio landscape."
The way to rise from the ashes of this burning industry is to be neutral, keep it local, stay fully staffed, and — most importantly — keep big business and political gamesmanship out of your newsroom.
Some applauded the monologue -- especially the portions directed at President Donald Trump and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr -- while others claimed that Kimmel was attempting to paint himself as the victim.
"I understand that, to some, it felt either ill-timed or unclear, or maybe both. And for those who think I did point a finger, I get why you’re upset.”
"Your contract from your company is a double-edged sword. Sports radio, this is not just a wake-up call to look inward at your content, but also a warning to your future."
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”