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Peter Katsis, Legendary Music Manager, Dead at 69

"His passing marks the end of an era in modern music management."

The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

KYW Newsradio’s Larry Kane to Retire

It's the end of an era for a Philadelphia legend.

KMJ Reviving Local History Series With Expanded Voices

The series originated after former GM Al Smith noticed an influx of those moving to the area and were unaware of the region's history.

Why Radio’s Local News Numbers Should Silence the Doom-and-Gloom Crowd

I'm not saying this removes any concerns that persist, but it is also a clear sign that the narrative of radio as dead simply isn't grounded in reality.

How 1010 WINS Anchor Susan Richard Wrote and Produced Her Own Film

"Most of it was written in the conference room on the 10th floor of 345 Hudson behind Ben Mevorach's office."

Todd Starnes Returns to National Show Following Medical Absence

"The bottom line here is that I'm going to be ok. And I love that. I'm very thankful for that. I'm very blessed for that."

Blake Thompson Reflects on 30 Years Building The Ramsey Network’s Media Empire Before Retiring

30 years is a long time to do anything. For Blake Thompson, it's been a career — and on July 1, 2026, exactly three...

Ramsey Network EVP Blake Thompson to Retire

"This is a win-win for me to step aside and pursue my next chapter while they continue to grow and succeed with the network."

What News/Talk Radio PDs Value From a Network News Partner

"There is some showbiz involved in using the network..."

101.5 Freedom-FM Comes to Fayetteville

“Freedom FM 101.5 is built to be a daily companion for listeners who care about what’s happening locally, nationally, and financially."

How SiriusXM’s Julie Mason Gets Politicians to Stop Using Talking Points

"You can find something of value in almost everyone you speak to. And I think that really helps make people comfortable and sort of gets the partisanship out of the way."

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The Return To KNBR I Never Saw Coming

"I'm excited to be back in the game, grateful for another opportunity. I'm confident I can earn the trust of Bay Area listeners all over again. More than anything, I'm hopeful my friend Greg Papa wins the only battle that really matters."

20 Brands In 20 Days: Mike Street, WPGC, Washington D.C.

"For a while, especially with mainstream hip hop and R&B, if it was new, you could just play it and it worked. But you have to be a bit more discerning these days."

Spotify’s Skip Ahead Feature Isn’t The Threat Podcasting Thinks It Is

"If a single button is enough to break the relationship between a creator and an audience, then that relationship probably wasn't as strong as we thought."

38 Years After Rush Limbaugh, Is News/Talk Radio Stuck in the Past?

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.