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Maria Bartiromo Fired: Why Fox News Made the Right Call

Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

KCBS Radio Reporter Kim Vestal Retires After Nearly 50 Year Radio Career

"Radio. I loved it. I will always love it. Oh, how lucky I have been!"

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 53 stations appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors of 2025

"A total of 35 program directors appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Program Directors category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 42 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

KNX News, KCBS Radio Begin Overnight News Simulcast

Between the hours of 12-5 AM, the two stations are sharing programming that is originating from KCBS in San Francisco.

KCBS Radio Anchor Eric Thomas Retires

Most recently, Eric Thomas has served as the morning news anchor at the all-news station, alongside Margie Shafer.

KCBS Reporter Doug Sovern to Retire

"Thanks for a most extraordinary, exhilarating & unexpected career!"

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market Radio Stations

"53 radio stations appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel."

Barrett News Media Top 20 of 2024 – Major Market News/Talk Radio Afternoon Shows

35 major market afternoon shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel.

Radio Companies Are Opening The Door For Creators and Digital Giants to Emerge

"I understand radio's need to control costs, but each time a top talent is sent packing, they're being dared to launch a business and create future revenue pain for their former outlet."

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Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Should Be Topic A For News/Talk Radio

The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.