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Taylor Swift Becomes First Recipient of MTV VMA Director Honor

"Celebrating a sustained and influential body of work from artists who have pushed creative boundaries and developed a clear directorial voice."

Salem Radio Network Refuses to Join TV Networks’ Trump White House Boycott

"SRN has notified the WHCA that our network will refuse to join this incredibly juvenile stunt, which is actually more like a RICO violation by mobsters than actions of legitimate American media."

Magellan AI Data Shows Top Podcast Advertisers Saw 9% Spending Increase During August

Sports accounted for the largest share of top genres, with seven advertisers spending the most in the category. Five advertisers made comedy their largest category, while news accounted for the remaining three.

Doc Rivers Joins NBC Sports Analyst Rotation

"I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I’ve always loved talking about it."

Does Mike & The Mad Dog Reunion Really Have Broad Appeal?

"My confusion is not about the content. It is about the strategy."

Shan Shariff: Stephen A. Smith Made Us Sound Like Pathetic Beggars

"We didn't say 'Will you please come back on if they make the Conference Finals? Please come back on', making us sound like we were begging and pathetic."

Stephen A. Smith: Jerry Jones Cancelled 105.3 The Fan Appearance Because He Was Scared Of What He Might Say

“Jerry Jones cancelled that interview because Jerry Jones has decisions to make.”

JJ Redick: Being Pro-Player Is Not a Bias

"I want to support all players. I’m a fan of basketball."

Mike and The Mad Dog Reunion Set For First Take on February 1

“I can tell you this, no other people, the three of us for two hours. Think about that.”

Stephen A. Smith Promises Mike and the Mad Dog Reunion on First Take

"They made sports talk radio what it is. I’m gonna bring them both in soon for an appearance on First Take.”

Mad Dog To Stephen A. Smith: ‘Can We Move On From This Stupid Book?’

"You’ve made a fortune. We get it! The book’s not bad! We can move on!"

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Don’t Feel Obligated To Agree With Black Community’

"I want the Black community to always know that they have somebody in me that's going to at least tell the world what we're feeling and why, whether I agree with it or not."

Stephen A. Smith To Shan & RJ: I’m Not Sure You’re Worthy of First Take Invitation

"Now, if he wins and they get to the Super Bowl, now that’s a different animal.”

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Know Skip Bayless’s Heart is in the Right Place’

“I’m not about to judge Skip Bayless or anybody else for saying the wrong thing. God knows I have."

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Salem Radio Network Refuses to Join TV Networks’ Trump White House Boycott

"SRN has notified the WHCA that our network will refuse to join this incredibly juvenile stunt, which is actually more like a RICO violation by mobsters than actions of legitimate American media."

Magellan AI Data Shows Top Podcast Advertisers Saw 9% Spending Increase During August

Sports accounted for the largest share of top genres, with seven advertisers spending the most in the category. Five advertisers made comedy their largest category, while news accounted for the remaining three.

Doc Rivers Joins NBC Sports Analyst Rotation

"I loved playing the game, I loved coaching it, and I’ve always loved talking about it."

Aaron Lux Moves to Middays at 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

"We look out for our people and want to do whatever we can to keep good talent around."