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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Dan Le Batard Wonders If ESPN’s Layoffs Will Turn Off Viewers

"Are they actually going to feel this beyond this day? Is it going to be something that empirically puts off viewers?"

John Skipper: All Rights Deals Look Terrible at Beginning, Great by End

“ I always love the people who lost always released statements that said, 'We refused to do a financially irresponsible deal.'”

Pablo Torre Departing ESPN for Meadowlark Media

Torre is expected to remain a panelist on Around The Horn and a contributor to Pardon The Interruption.

John Skipper: ESPN’s Clout Makes Conference Networks Different From RSNs

"It will have as its highest-paid member of the bundle, ESPN, and those other networks associated with ESPN are along for the ride."

The Super Bowl Will Never Be a Pay-Per-View Event

The league is somewhat competent and understands that it is about scale rather than profit.

Greg Hill: ‘If I Have To Pay For The Super Bowl, I Expect No Commercials’

“Do you think they are gonna do away with that money?”

John Skipper: NFL Could Make Billions On Super Bowl Pay-Per-View

"If half the country is watching your game for free, how many of those people would pay a big sum of money to watch the game?"

John Skipper: ‘Simply Not True’ ESPN Won’t Cover Leagues It Doesn’t Have Rights With

"I never instructed people to put more highlights of games that we had on-the-air."

Puck News: No Truth To Apple Buying Disney Rumors

“The idea of Apple buying Disney comes at an interesting time.”

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Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."