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Len Weiner Retiring After Helping Shape Sports Radio for More Than Four Decades

"I loved working in Miami because it’s been more of a challenge to do things here sports-wise. The passion and creativity of the people I work with I will surely miss."

Why This Year’s Barrett Media Audio Summit Matters More Than Ever

"It’s a combination of seminar and social gathering, where people come to learn, network, educate, challenge one another, and leave with a treasure trove of ideas to bring back to their markets."

Surviving a Radio Layoff: Advice From Someone Who’s Been There

"Career grief is a profound sense of loss tied not just to a job role, but to identity, purpose, and self-worth. That grief hits differently in radio."

WZBA The Bay Mattered More Than Its Coverage Map Suggested

"A reminder that sometimes the issue is not the talent in the room."

News/Talk Radio Can’t Ignore Digital Video Any Longer

The industry is shifting. Or, depending on your viewpoint, has already shifted. The news/talk format can no longer pretend that this avenue doesn't exist.

Megyn Kelly, Chris Cuomo Trade Barbs Over Nancy Guthrie Coverage

"That’s his real problem: nobody watches his show on NewsNation, and I mean nobody. Nobody watches his failed podcast either. Nobody watched his Sirius radio show, nobody watched him on CNN, and therefore he gets upset at anybody who does well."

Mark Levin Launching New Westwood One Video Series on YouTube and Rumble

The network says there will be "future expansion on other platforms" in addition to Rumble and YouTube in the coming months.

Alexis Thompson Exits myTalk 107.1 After More Than 20 Years

"I loved my job and I loved entertaining you. But today marks a new chapter."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 53 stations appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Major Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations of 2025

"A total of 82 stations appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Stations category."

How Tony Katz Grew to the Top of the News/Talk Morning Show Rankings at 93 WIBC

"I got asked when I was leaving every day, every week. It was assumed that Indianapolis was a stepping stone and I never understood it ... I think people realize that there is so much you can do in a place where you're able to really plant your flag."

How ‘Hammer & Nigel’ Transitioned From Turntables to News/Talk Dominance

"You have to be willing to outwork everybody and provide something they can’t get anywhere else. You have to be authentic, but you can totally make your own path. I’m walking, living proof."

The Case for Smarter Midterm Coverage on News/Talk Radio

If you are in the growing audience game, a host totally focused on the balls and strikes of the congressional primary will lose listeners.

John Catsimatidis Responds to Curtis Sliwa’s Comments About 77WABC Exit

“For the record: 180 days of unlimited access to the public versus 17 days when there was no hope.”

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Why This Year’s Barrett Media Audio Summit Matters More Than Ever

"It’s a combination of seminar and social gathering, where people come to learn, network, educate, challenge one another, and leave with a treasure trove of ideas to bring back to their markets."

Surviving a Radio Layoff: Advice From Someone Who’s Been There

"Career grief is a profound sense of loss tied not just to a job role, but to identity, purpose, and self-worth. That grief hits differently in radio."

WZBA The Bay Mattered More Than Its Coverage Map Suggested

"A reminder that sometimes the issue is not the talent in the room."

Five Ways Classic Rock/Hits Program Directors Can Stay on Target

"Always focusing on what they do and how to do it better."