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Saying Farewell: The CBS News Radio Eulogy

Here's the hard truth: CBS News Radio didn't die of natural causes. It died of malpractice. A fundamental misunderstanding of its value — and its role in the greater media ecosystem — is what killed it.

If Netflix Wants Live Weekday Programming, Could Pat McAfee Leave ESPN?

"If Netflix's live arrangement with The Breakfast Club succeeds the way its podcast partnership has, the streaming giant will almost certainly pursue additional opportunities in the space."

How Shams Charania, Stephen A. Smith Dominate the Same Sports Media Game

"when Jaylen Brown rolls his eyes at Stephen A. Smith, or Amazon talent groans at Shams Charania, they’re really arguing with the economics of modern sports media itself."

WPDH’s Andrew Boris Proves Hyper-Local Radio Still Wins

"I don't think anyone knows exactly what radio will look like in the future, but I do know that local content will be something that becomes even more important."

97.1 The Fan Los Angeles Announces Daytime Lineup Launching May 18

"We’re building a full-scale, live and local LA sports network that brings sports to the FM dial and across multiple platforms to meet our audiences where they are."

Yesi Ortiz Officially Tapped for Nights at 94.7 The Wave

"Some of the challenges I faced were super defeating, so this moment is just all thanks to God."

KNX News’ Alex Silverman: Move to AM Doesn’t Change Commitment to News Coverage

"I say it every day on the air: it matters where you get your news. And I really hope that it's a reminder that in this crazy and crowded landscape of media in 2026, trusted voices are still going to stand out."

3 Questions About KNX News Leaving 97.1 FM

I don't view this as a "sky is falling" type move, really. But I can't help but wonder about the state of all-news radio at the company following this development.

Art Webb Promoted to PD of 790 KABC, 810 KSFO

Webb's promotion comes after the prior Program Director, Luis Segura, was named to the same role at 105.9 WMAL in Washington, D.C.

John Phillips Inks Contract Extension With 790 KABC, 810 KSFO

“We are thrilled to extend The John Phillips Show and will continue to have John Phillips and Randy Wang speak about accountability in California to their loyal audience."

No Politics, No Problem: How Tim Conway Jr. Built a Loyal LA Audience on KFI-AM 640

"We don't really do much politics anymore because everybody's so entrenched. Everybody's in one camp or the other, and there's no way you can convince them to get out."

John Kobylt: Independent Creators Like Nick Shirley Are Filling the Void Left by Failing Media Industry

"The traditional media is shrinking rapidly, and in its place there is a vacuum — and what's developing in its place is something better."

Former KLOS Host Uncle Joe Benson Dies

Radio lost one of its most recognizable voices this week as longtime Los Angeles personality Uncle Joe Benson died Tuesday, at 76, following a...

Dr. Wendy Walsh Hosts Final Show on KFI-AM 640

Walsh hosted a weekend show for nearly 12 years on the station.

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If Netflix Wants Live Weekday Programming, Could Pat McAfee Leave ESPN?

"If Netflix's live arrangement with The Breakfast Club succeeds the way its podcast partnership has, the streaming giant will almost certainly pursue additional opportunities in the space."

How Shams Charania, Stephen A. Smith Dominate the Same Sports Media Game

"when Jaylen Brown rolls his eyes at Stephen A. Smith, or Amazon talent groans at Shams Charania, they’re really arguing with the economics of modern sports media itself."

WPDH’s Andrew Boris Proves Hyper-Local Radio Still Wins

"I don't think anyone knows exactly what radio will look like in the future, but I do know that local content will be something that becomes even more important."

How PPM Made Rock Afraid of Its Own Shadow

"PPM was the tipping point — the moment the industry shifted from programming to P1s to programming almost exclusively for cume."