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ESPN’s Troy Aikman Dilemma: Three Options Before the Super Bowl

"At some point, ESPN has to decide whether it wants the conversation surrounding its first Super Bowl to be about the broadcast it has assembled or the one it might be losing."

Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

News TV Needs More Sit Down Interviews and Fewer Roundtables

The most popular content in almost every medium today is two people having a conversation. But both cable and network news outlets haven't embraced that.

Is Megyn Kelly Really in the Same Category as Howard Stern and Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo for SiriusXM?

Kelly has built a digital media juggernaut. But is she on the level of Howard Stern, Mad Dog, and Alex Cooper?

An Open Letter to Bob Pittman and Other iHeartMedia Execs As Layoffs Hit…Again

I'd like to think that these are really difficult days for you. But, in reality, are they?

The One Sentence News/Talk Radio Hosts Shouldn’t Ever Be Afraid to Say

It's only three words. But those three words will build plenty of credibility and respect with your audience and everyone else you interact with.

Why Seattle Red 770 AM Was More Than A Decade in the Making

"I think any traditional radio brand that waits is probably waiting too long to understand that the evolution of what it is we do is not just a radio station."

Where Bari Weiss Can Step in and Help CBS News Immediately

CBS News isn't perfect. And neither is Weiss. But there's an area she can certainly make a difference.

CNN Faces Tough Uphill Battle in Streaming Wars After Leaving HBO Max

On a standalone platform, there’s no casual traffic — only committed subscribers. And the truth is, there may not be enough of them to make it sustainable.

Mark Starling Reflects on 570 WWNC’s Award-Winning Coverage One Year After Hurricane Helene

"I firmly believe that the right people were in the right place at the right time during a really bad event and we managed to make it work."

What the Latest Edison Research Share of Ear Data Means for the Radio Industry

"The variable that matters the most by far, is age. It's like three different worlds."

Radio Ownership Dreams vs. Employment Nightmares: The Ongoing Debate Over Deregulation

While both sides may be right, neither side is willing to acknowledge the other’s point of view.

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Why the 2026 Midterms Haven’t Inherited ‘The Podcast Election’ Label

"When we go back to 2024, Donald Trump was making lots of podcast appearances. That was easy to watch and monitor. It was very easy to compare his appearances with those of his opponent, Kamala Harris. That’s one of the reasons we’re probably not seeing as much hubbub about it this year.”

Steve & Gina Win CMA Honors by Simply Being Themselves

"In more than 20 years of working together, I can count on one hand the number of times we've truly disagreed."

If Rock Bands Were Halloween Candy, Who’s the Full-Size Bar?

"A great Candy Superhouse is like a great RockTernative music library. It’s loaded with king-sized hits like Snickers, Reese’s and Hershey’s. "

Numeris Radio Local+ Explained: How Canada’s New Radio Measurement Really Works

“The role of modelling is not to replace measurement, but to enhance it. By extrapolating listening from Radio Local+ to virtual respondents, we can provide better insight into reach and frequency, resulting in better value for the radio industry.”