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Hall of Fame Game Viewership On NBC Sports Highest Since 2017

"NBC's Panthers-Cardinals broadcast drew 6.99 million viewers Thursday, the network's Hall of Fame Game audience since 2021."

Boogie D Departs KCJK as Cumulus Reduces Staff

"I just want to say thank you KC!! Thank you for rocking out with me for 7 years at 12noon for the noon mix!!"

Peter Alexander On MS NOW Show Debut: I’m an ‘Advocate For the Facts’

"I like to say that Americans deserve facts, not spin."

Steve O’Donnell: Goal Is NASCAR Becoming a Network “Must-Have” Property

"Right now I'd say, we're a nice to have sport. When you look at networks and everything, not a must have."

What Jim Avila Taught Me About the Television News Industry, And Life in General

If I had a question, he answered it. If I needed insight on a network, an executive, or a talent, he had it. Jim could walk me through topics in a way that made the complicated seem obvious.

News Media Shares Memories of Jim Avila, Condolonces After Death

On social media, many former colleagues of Avila took to social media to share memories of the venerable newsman, and added condolences for his family and friends.

Former ABC News Correspondent Jim Avila Dies

He earned two National Emmy Awards and won five Edward R. Murrow Awards during his career.

Why Saving Local TV News Should Be at the Top of the Media Priority List

The TV news director who figures out how to break through to the younger audience will be a hero to the industry and to our communities.

How Pete Rose and Pope Leo XIV Came to Dominate the News Cycle

Two big -- and very different -- stories struck me this week: Pope Leo XIV and Pete Rose. Could these two men be any...

What a Steady News Media Diet of TV Shows and Podcasts Looks Like

Even before my eyes are fully open, I routinely start my day with The New York Times audio app. 

ABC News Interview With Donald Trump Shows Why News Outlets Should Quit Him Cold Turkey

Respectable news organizations should not bend their standards for access. It’s a decision that damages their reputations as independent, first amendment protected members of the free press.  

What’s Happening at 60 Minutes is a Stain on CBS News

CBS should be protecting its most valuable asset, not jeopardizing it by forcing out its top producer and worrying its correspondents.

Why a Strong White House Press Corps Should Be the Desire of Every Media Entity and Every American

What the nation needs now are experienced, courageous journalists challenging this president and unafraid of being labeled "enemy of the people."

Why the Rest of the News Media Should Follow the Associated Press and Stand Up to President Trump

Assigning seats by who you think will not ask tough questions defeats the purpose.

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Boogie D Departs KCJK as Cumulus Reduces Staff

"I just want to say thank you KC!! Thank you for rocking out with me for 7 years at 12noon for the noon mix!!"

Peter Alexander On MS NOW Show Debut: I’m an ‘Advocate For the Facts’

"I like to say that Americans deserve facts, not spin."

Steve O’Donnell: Goal Is NASCAR Becoming a Network “Must-Have” Property

"Right now I'd say, we're a nice to have sport. When you look at networks and everything, not a must have."

Classic Country Radio Returns to 92.5 Mobile Market

"The Classic Country format directly challenges two established country competitors in the footprint"