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Stephen A. Smith Calls NABJ Thumbs Down Award “Lowest” Insult He’s Ever Received

"I'm gonna put it out there. This is about a bunch of liberals, a bunch of Democrats coming for me."

New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro: “Not Interested” In Spinning Off ESPN

"Anybody in the industry would look at our sports rights and the fandom associated with sports right now, and you can’t help but be jealous of what we have here. I mean, ratings are through the roof."

Chris Salcedo Exiting Morning Drive on KSEV

"It is bittersweet because, frankly, if circumstances had been a little different, I likely would have retired right here on this station and made lifelong friends at this station."

Townsquare Media Market President LaDonne Craig Announces Retirement Plans

"Of all the accomplishments along the way, I’m most proud of the people and relationships. I’ve always believed that leadership is ultimately about people."

How Pete Rose and Pope Leo XIV Came to Dominate the News Cycle

Two big -- and very different -- stories struck me this week: Pope Leo XIV and Pete Rose. Could these two men be any...

Why Lester Holt and Martha Raddatz Treated Coverage of Pope Leo XIV So Passionately

The wall-to-wall coverage from Rome blew everything else off the screen.

Ratings Roundup: Kristen Welker Interview with Donald Trump Propels Meet the Press to Top Spot

During the week of Sunday, May 4th, NBC News swept both the total viewers and coveted Adults 25-54 demographic for the first time in 2025.

What a Steady News Media Diet of TV Shows and Podcasts Looks Like

Even before my eyes are fully open, I routinely start my day with The New York Times audio app. 

Why Donald Trump Needs Interviewers Like Terry Moran and Kristen Welker

Television news has plenty of flaws, and so do journalists, but it still has more impact than all but a few podcasters.  Especially in the hands of a president.

Nearly 4 Million Watch ABC News Interview Between Donald Trump and Terry Moran

The primetime special was the top-rated non-sports program in all of television on that night.

NBC News Sets Final Broadcast Date for Lester Holt to Anchor NBC Nightly News, Start Date for Tom Llamas

It will be just shy of a decade since he officially held the role after he was officially named the replacement for Williams on June 18th, 2015.

ABC News Interview With Donald Trump Shows Why News Outlets Should Quit Him Cold Turkey

Respectable news organizations should not bend their standards for access. It’s a decision that damages their reputations as independent, first amendment protected members of the free press.  

Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes Set the Standard For How to Talk About What Management Doesn’t Want You to Address

There are some key things Pelley and the 60 Minutes crew did that others can take and use as a defense mechanism for future situations.

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New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro: “Not Interested” In Spinning Off ESPN

"Anybody in the industry would look at our sports rights and the fandom associated with sports right now, and you can’t help but be jealous of what we have here. I mean, ratings are through the roof."

Chris Salcedo Exiting Morning Drive on KSEV

"It is bittersweet because, frankly, if circumstances had been a little different, I likely would have retired right here on this station and made lifelong friends at this station."

Townsquare Media Market President LaDonne Craig Announces Retirement Plans

"Of all the accomplishments along the way, I’m most proud of the people and relationships. I’ve always believed that leadership is ultimately about people."

Legendary Radio/TV Personality Barry “The Reazar” Richards Dead at 83

"Richards' career fundamentally influenced how the industry approached artist development and airplay strategy."