Tag: News Radio

"You're either naturally comfortable or you're not. And I'm lucky that I'm naturally comfortable in those positions. I'm open to it. Not everyone has the personality that wants to defend their positions ... I legitimately enjoy talking to people I disagree with."

"WTOP is loaded with talented people. Keep kicking ass and proving that great journalism still exists, and radio still matters."

Last week, NPR shared it was offering buyouts to employees. If not enough were accepted, a round of layoffs would begin. Those layoffs began...

"This is kind of like being on the radio show of record for the Brazos Valley."

"WTOP is such a huge station in its own right, just like KRLD. Another legacy station that's been here 100 years and has such strong roots in the community."

"It's whatever the station needs, and that's key for Riply. We are highly customized and continue to work with the station, respond to their voice, and let them tell us what markets or areas they want to cover."

"They'll come to the station that has the reputation for news and information in their market, and that's where we have to deliver for them."

"Everything’s fine, my health is fine. My wife’s health is fine. We’re just deciding that it’s time to go enjoy the rest of our life that won’t include getting up at 4:20 in the morning."

Rentzel originally joined the station two years ago. She was one of the inaugural members of the KDKA's Next Take show.

The transition to ABC News essentially pulled the plug before the patient was gone.