"Occasionally, the room is going to have something to say about you. You don't have to enjoy it, but you have to decide whether every joke deserves the full weight of your platform."
"I think she would be excellent at really holding the mainstream media and fake news accountable while being loyal and also kind. She also has a very kind, warm side to her, but she is tough."
Many news/talk radio hosts will tell you that someone like Jimmy Kimmel "turns away half the audience" by his political opinions. And they're completely oblivious to the fact that they do the same.
"I say it every day on the air: it matters where you get your news. And I really hope that it's a reminder that in this crazy and crowded landscape of media in 2026, trusted voices are still going to stand out."
I don't view this as a "sky is falling" type move, really. But I can't help but wonder about the state of all-news radio at the company following this development.
"I think she would be excellent at really holding the mainstream media and fake news accountable while being loyal and also kind. She also has a very kind, warm side to her, but she is tough."