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Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."

Sports Media Reacts to Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Taking THC Gummies & Watching College Football

Over on First Take on Wednesday, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo turned some heads when he was given the floor by Molly Qerim to talk...

Marcellus Wiley has ‘No Love & No Respect’ for Stephen A. Smith’s Ethics

"I love the truth more than any of these fools, and the truth is, you cannot attack Max's credentials.”

Marcus Spears Loses It As ‘Mad Dog’ Lists Weekend Plans with Bookie and Gummies

Many devoted college football fans make a habit of watching multiple games across networks throughout the season, along with the pregame shows and other...

Pat McAfee Has Heard From Jimmy Pitaro, to Meet with Bob Iger Over Swearing on ESPN

"You know I dropped two F-bombs on ESPN over the last six days."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘My Fault’ That Audience Picked up on Tension with Max Kellerman

"I didn’t want to go from No. 1 to No. 2. when Skip left. I wasn’t having that. That shit wasn’t gonna happen.”

Chris Russo Shocked to Learn He Wouldn’t Interview Roger Goodell on ‘First Take’

"That’s a kick in the you know what right there."

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Report & I Have Sources All Over the Place’

“There's a track record. Go look it up. Google me if you have to."

Skip Bayless: Stephen A. Smith ‘Revises History’ About Early Days of First Take

"When he revises history about early First Take, I am going to respond."

Pat McAfee to Appear on First Take Every Tuesday

"Smith has not been shy about praising Pat McAfee, even before McAfee signed on with ESPN."

Stephen A. Smith to Dan Le Batard: ‘You Do Seem to be a Bit Sanctimonious’

"I've known you for 30 years. You are a brilliant brother. And you are incredibly conscientious and caring and compassionate. But you're also self-righteous."

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How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."

What Ratings? ROAS and Attribution: Radio’s New Accountability Standard

"If you're a radio program director and you don't know what ROAS is, I suggest you Google it. That's what you're going to be judged on moving forward."