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'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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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.
“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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."