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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Mike Francesa: Howard Cosell was Not a Fan of My Early Career

"I was just getting started, but he came after me a couple times and that was fine. Getting recognized from Howard Cosell, it didn't matter if it was good or bad."

Mike Francesa: ‘Nothing Good’ Comes of Me Commenting on WFAN Lineup

“If I say something good, people say, 'Oh, he's just saying that,' and if I say something bad, it gets huge headlines. So, there's no reason for me to say anything.”

Sports Media Sounds Off On LIV Golf, PGA Merger

“This transformational partnership recognizes the immeasurable strength of the PGA Tour’s history, legacy and pro-competitive model, and combines with it the DP World Tour and LIV."

Mike Francesa: Mike & the Mad Dog Quit Fighting Partnership When Ratings Came Out

"We were together, we were going to be together, there was just no way around it."

Mike Francesa: Mike & The Mad Dog Passed on Deal To Do National Show For FOX

"Before there was that Best Damn Sports Show thing, they wanted us. But they wanted us five days a week after our show was over."

Maggie Gray: People At WFAN Were Rooting For Carlin, Maggie & Bart

“I don’t even know if I unpacked fully how much pressure that was because in the moment when you’re preparing for the show, it’s exciting and you’re getting to know your co-hosts and kind of the lay of the land at FAN and everything."

The WFAN Family Remembers Rick Wolff

"The best thing that I can say about Rick is that he was kind. He cared deeply about his fellow man and tried his best to be of service to them."

Jeff Smulyan: Mike & The Mad Dog Have a Chemistry That Will Always Work

"I think great content always works."

Mike Francesa: BetRivers Podcast Is Enough For Me Right Now

"I've had a couple offers in the last couple of months. I've turned them all down. Anybody that's asked me for steady work or to do something Monday through Friday I've said no."

ESPN Gets Ratings Lift From Mike & The Mad Dog Reunion

Despite the Brady news, nearly all of ESPN's daytime lineup were down from its Wednesday levels in January.

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Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."