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Mika Brzezinski Praises Fox News, Jesse Watters for Abdul El-Sayed Interview

"It was a little hard to watch at times, but at the same time, I commend him for going on. And I commend Jesse Watters for having him on. I hope there’s more of it still ahead.”

Kirk Herbstreit: ESPN “Guilty” of Lack of College Football Coverage on Daily Studio Shows

"It's NFL or LeBron James or the Yankees or the Dodgers. They're playing the hits. They're not breaking down what's going on in Nebraska unless there's turmoil."

Gregg Giannotti: Replacing Damon Amendolara With Steve Torre a “Weird” Choice for Mad Dog Sports Radio

"You're telling me you're going to be the program director and the morning guy? What is this? Omaha?"

David Pollack Partners With On3 For Distribution Of See Ball Get Ball

"When you look at the audience On3 has built, the momentum behind the brand and how committed they are to college football, uniting with On3 was a no-brainer. I’m excited about what we can build together."

What the NFL Can Teach News/Talk Radio Leaders About Backup Plans

Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. Celebrate your star, but don’t neglect the rest of your lineup.

It’s Time for Tucker Carlson to Truly Consider Giving News/Talk Radio a Try

Carlson checks all of the boxes, and -- in my opinion -- could have a Rush Limbaugh-like effect on the format.

3 Questions Ahead of Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s Returns to ABC on Tuesday

There are legitimate questions about how this all plays out. But I don't know if we'll have answers until after tonight's return.

Did the Funeral of Charlie Kirk Deserve Full Cable News Coverage?

Kirk's funeral, for many, was Topic A on Sunday. But that didn't appear to be true for every cable network.

Why Coverage of the Charlie Kirk Funeral Was Vital to iHeartMedia News/Talk Stations

Numerous iHeartMedia news/talk stations aired live coverage of the funeral of Kirk.

Reactions to Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Disingenuous, Ignorant, Or Worse

When those conservative political commentators stated that free speech was under attack in the wake of Kirk's abhorrent murder. They were right. It is under attack. And we need to defend it at every turn.

Is a ‘Digital First’ Approach for Radio Companies Too Little Too Late?

"I wish it would have been a conversation 20 years ago, 10 years ago, and even five years ago, at least in more places than it actually was."

The Daily Wire and Premiere Networks Showed How Classy Competition Can Be After Charlie Kirk’s Death

The past week has shown that when the situation calls for it, even rivals can act like partners.

Toast to 10: News/Talk PDs Share How Barrett Media Helped the Format

"You share thoughts that others cannot. Early in my career I couldn’t wait to see the newest issue of Radio & Records. It connected the industry. You have created that vibe on the site."

Charlie Kirk Tragedy Shows News/Talk Radio Doesn’t Always Need a Playbook

Some might argue that every company needs a disaster plan. In theory, that sounds fine. In practice, though, there are situations so rare and so devastating that they fall outside the scope of reasonable preparation.

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Kirk Herbstreit: ESPN “Guilty” of Lack of College Football Coverage on Daily Studio Shows

"It's NFL or LeBron James or the Yankees or the Dodgers. They're playing the hits. They're not breaking down what's going on in Nebraska unless there's turmoil."

Gregg Giannotti: Replacing Damon Amendolara With Steve Torre a “Weird” Choice for Mad Dog Sports Radio

"You're telling me you're going to be the program director and the morning guy? What is this? Omaha?"

David Pollack Partners With On3 For Distribution Of See Ball Get Ball

"When you look at the audience On3 has built, the momentum behind the brand and how committed they are to college football, uniting with On3 was a no-brainer. I’m excited about what we can build together."

Political Advertising on Radio Jumps 22% as 2026 Midterms Approach

Political advertising on radio has jumped 22% in the...