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2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 1 Recap

Barrett Media President Jason Barrett opened the show by welcoming attendees to SVA Theater in New York.

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Considering a Possible Future in Politics

"Why do I want to ruin my life and get involved in this mess because I know what comes with it, but sometimes I do feel like it's my duty. I can't turn away. I feel like I could make a change."

Bob Stroud Hosts Final “Ten at 10” On WDRV Chicago

Stroud's departure marks the end of an era for Chicago classic rock radio.

Isaac Carree Joins KISS 104.1 to Host “Morning Inspiration” in Atlanta

"His voice, his spirit, and his ability to connect with listeners align perfectly with what our audience expects from us—especially in moments that call for inspiration and comfort."

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

"A total of 82 stations appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

KMBZ Selects Jonathan Wier to Pair with Jayme Monacelli After Retirement of Jon Grayson

Wier previously hosted nights on the Audacy Kansas City news/talk station from 2012 to 2019.

KMBZ’s Scott Parks: Covering Tragedy Different When Its Your Home Market

"I can't recall in the 12-plus years that we've been together having to cover something so traumatic for the city that we call home. In the city that we live in, and love. Today is hard."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Midday Shows of 2023

"A total of 53 mid market midday shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel in the Major Market Midday News/Talk Shows category."

Scott Parks Came Clean About Getting Clean

"I would like to say that it's been overwhelmingly positive, but it's been nothing but positive. It's been humbling."

KMBZ Host Dana Wright Reveals Threatening Message Led to Listener’s Arrest

"I am sharing this because I am done being quiet about it."

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Midday Shows of 2022

Welcome to day three of our inaugural BNM Top 20 series presented by Steve Stone Voiceovers. So far, we've released the results of the...

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2022

Welcome to day two of our inaugural BNM Top 20 series presented by Steve Stone Voiceovers. This series runs a total of seven days,...

The Value of Live and Local Radio

Barrett News Media was honored to interview two longtime news/talk programmers in WBT's Mike Schaefer in Charlotte and KMBZ's Alan Furst in Kansas City.

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Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy Considering a Possible Future in Politics

"Why do I want to ruin my life and get involved in this mess because I know what comes with it, but sometimes I do feel like it's my duty. I can't turn away. I feel like I could make a change."

Bob Stroud Hosts Final “Ten at 10” On WDRV Chicago

Stroud's departure marks the end of an era for Chicago classic rock radio.

Isaac Carree Joins KISS 104.1 to Host “Morning Inspiration” in Atlanta

"His voice, his spirit, and his ability to connect with listeners align perfectly with what our audience expects from us—especially in moments that call for inspiration and comfort."

Steve Czaban Returns To Milwaukee Sports Radio July 6 On Audacy’s 105.7 The Fan

"Summer of Czabe is over! Gonna be great to get back at it, Milwaukee!"