Nick Jordan Joins 97.1 HANK-FM And B105.7 Indianapolis
Nick Jordan has joined Country 97.1 HANK-FM Indianapolis as APD and middays, as well as APD and afternoons on AC B105.7.
NPR CEO Katherine Maher: Attacks From Donald Trump Are ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’
"The action of withdrawing federal funding is retaliatory, and so this is a First Amendment issue.”
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”Do you think the NBA is healthy? Do you think their media is healthy? They're starting deals next year in the billions.”
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"I want the world to know that me and the great Charles Barkley have no beef no more."
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Nick Jordan Joins 97.1 HANK-FM And B105.7 Indianapolis
Nick Jordan has joined Country 97.1 HANK-FM Indianapolis as APD and middays, as well as APD and afternoons on AC B105.7.
Changes Are Coming To 95.5 WSM-FM Nashville
95.5 WSM-FM has dropped the NASH Icon branding, and they are running promos with the unidentified voices of Big D & Bubba promoting “changes are coming.”
Gregg Giannotti: I “Don’t Respect” Media Opinions From Carl Banks
"He spent years on this radio station putting people to sleep."
95 Triple X Rebrands As Sophie 95-5 To Help Local Listener
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”Do you think the NBA is healthy? Do you think their media is healthy? They're starting deals next year in the billions.”
Kendrick Perkins Ends On-Air Beef With Charles Barkley Ahead Of NBA Finals
"I want the world to know that me and the great Charles Barkley have no beef no more."
FuboTV, DAZN Agree To Multi-Year Integrated Partnership
“Fubo and DAZN’s partnership delivers more premium sports to fans, wherever they choose to watch.”
CNN Correspondent Alex Marquardt Exits After Defamation Lawsuit Settlement
"Tough to say goodbye but it’s been an honor to work among the very best in the business."
Steph Curry: “For Sure” Would Consider Broadcasting Following NBA Career
"I would be more patient about what would be the right opportunity for me. Anything that I would do I want to all in on it."
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John Brenkus, Co-Creator and Host of ‘Sport Science,’ Passes Away at Age of 54
"His heartbroken family and friends request privacy at this time, and encourage anyone who is struggling with depression to seek help."
Pat McAfee Responds to Viral John Mellencamp Social Media Post: “Shut the F**k Up”
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Scott Hanson Is Returning To NFL RedZone
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NPR CEO Katherine Maher: Attacks From Donald Trump Are ‘Viewpoint Discrimination’
"The action of withdrawing federal funding is retaliatory, and so this is a First Amendment issue.”
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"According to the suit filed in Los Angeles, Disney alleges breach of contract, interference in contractual relationship, and unfair competition."
Salem Media Group Executive Terry Fahy Announces Retirement
"Many people hope to look back on their careers with a sense of purpose and accomplishment. By God’s grace, that has been my experience and privilege at Salem.”
Delilah Surrenders License For 1030 KDUN Reedsport OR
Delilah purchased the station in 2021 for $60,000. It was the station where she was first on the air in 1974.
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