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Radio Legends and Tomorrow’s Stars Agree on What Saves the Country Format

"Local radio wins when it feels ALIVE. The magic isn't the music anymore — everybody has the music."

How Tim Legler Is Stealing the Show During the NBA Finals

"This series has delivered classic battles and memorable moments. Viewers are better off with Legler behind the microphone helping bring them to life. He is at the top of his game, bringing the excitement to viewers one play after another."

Glenn Beck Reflects on Leaving Fox News to Launch Blaze Media 15 Years Later

"I didn't want to do a podcast. I wanted to show that we could do a network. We were the first."

Three Media Predictions For The FIFA World Cup 2026 On FOX Sports

"Over the next six weeks, there will be unforgettable goals, shocking upsets, controversial officiating decisions, viral moments, and storylines that dominate conversations around the globe. Some of those memories will fade. Others will live forever."

CNN Names Choire Sicha as Senior Vice President of Features Editorial

Choire Sicha will begin his duties at CNN on Monday, May 19th.

CNN Adds Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel as Senior Political and Global Affairs Commentator

Most recently, Rahm Emanuel worked as the United States Ambassador to Japan for the Biden administration.

CNN Launches Chance Encounters Podcast Hosted by Francesca Street

CNN, under the direction of CEO Mark Thompson, has made digital media efforts a priority, including the podcasting space.

CNN Sets New Daily Lineup Featuring Changes for Jake Tapper, Wolf Blitzer, Audie Cornish, and Kasie Hunt

The network's primetime lineup -- featuring Erin Burnett, Anderson Cooper, Kaitlan Collins, and Abby Phillip -- remains unchanged.

CNN to Eliminate 6% of Workforce, Start New Streaming Service in Restructuring

CEO Mark Thompson said that CNN will "continue to have a strong presence on Max," despite the launch of its own service.

CNN Eyes Wolf Blitzer for Morning Role Which Would Move Jim Acosta to Overnights

Wolf Blitzer has hosted an afternoon show at CNN since 2005.

Chris Wallace Leaving CNN With Eye on Independent Digital Future

“This is the first time in 55 years I‘ve been between jobs. I am actually excited and liberated by that.”

CNN Officially Enacts Paywall for Heaviest Digital Users

The network is now asking some visitors to pay $3.99 per month for access to its digital news products.

CNN to Debut Paywall for News Content Next Month

CNN is utilizing a similar approach that The Times and many other news outlets feature.

CNN CEO Mark Thompson: We Wanted to Return Debates to ‘Simple, Classical Format’

“Much of the reaction of the public, the rest of the media, and other politicians is going to depend on President Trump and President Biden, who are the stars of the show.”

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How Tim Legler Is Stealing the Show During the NBA Finals

"This series has delivered classic battles and memorable moments. Viewers are better off with Legler behind the microphone helping bring them to life. He is at the top of his game, bringing the excitement to viewers one play after another."

Glenn Beck Reflects on Leaving Fox News to Launch Blaze Media 15 Years Later

"I didn't want to do a podcast. I wanted to show that we could do a network. We were the first."

Three Media Predictions For The FIFA World Cup 2026 On FOX Sports

"Over the next six weeks, there will be unforgettable goals, shocking upsets, controversial officiating decisions, viral moments, and storylines that dominate conversations around the globe. Some of those memories will fade. Others will live forever."

Approaching the Summit: Anna Zap, Co-Host of Syndicated Anna & Raven

"If you're not evolving and aren't aware of what everyone else in the industry is doing, you'll get left behind."