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The Daily Tops Podtrac Charts While Fox News and Ben Shapiro Remain Top 10

Shows finishing between 3rd and 10th remained unchanged from the prior month.

Fox Secures Multi-Year Agreement for NFL Games Broadcast in Mexico

"Mexico is a market with an enormous passion for football, and we are proud to offer fans a sizeable NFL package in the country, with a robust content experience, designed to engage audiences throughout the entire year."

Kiss-FM Midland Becomes La Lupe 103.3 With Regional Mexican Gold Format

"Rhythmic CHR B93 KZBT and Hot AC Mix 97.9 KODM stand as the only remaining current-intensive stations in the market."

Barrett Media to Introduce ‘The Mike McVay Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"If you look around, you'll see Mike's fingerprints on thousands of radio stations and individual radio and music careers."

Jay Weber: ‘Younger and Younger’ People Listening to Conservative Radio

"But, for some reason, we’re having even those younger and younger listeners tuning in. It’s not just dad or grandpa’s radio station, anymore."

KFI Host Reacts to NY Times Piece on Climate Change

John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou reacted to a climate change article in the NY Times which describes a mega storm that could last for a month.

Kevin Battle Sees Audacy’s KDKA NewsRadio Terminate Contract

Last year, Battle told Barrett News Media that he became involved in the news/talk format after a stint at a Baltimore sports station came to an end.

Rich Zeoli: Disney No Longer ‘Family Friendly’

"Disney has reportedly explored spinning off ESPN, so the latter could pursue sports betting without conflicting with Disney’s family-friendly brand. Although Disney isn't family friendly anymore, in many different ways."

Rich Zeoli: People Watching Jeffrey Toobin Could Only Think About Zoom Incident

"Literally, I think that's all they can think of when they look at the guy. They can't take a word of his analysis as anything seriously."

Jim Thompson, Broadcasters Foundation of America President, Dies

Jim Thompson is survived by his wife Cindy and his five children, seven grand children, and his brothers John and Thomas.

Ronan Farrow: Local News ‘Dying Rather Than Adapting’

"It was clear even then -- this is the better part of a decade ago now -- that there was a real shortfall in that kind of local reporting."

Clay Travis: Biden Administration Silenced Ex-NY Times Reporter

Travis discussed the Biden administration’s handling of critics who opposed government overreach during the pandemic. 

Charlie Kirk: NPR Should ‘Lose Funding’ For Gadsden Flag ‘Hit Piece’

Kirk later called Carroll Rivas a "conservative-hating leftist expert" before saying "NPR should lose all public funding and then see if the outlet can stand on its own. It is pathetic that a taxpayer-supported 'media' outlet can so casually insult more than half the country".

Jason Rantz Celebrates 11 Years at Bonneville Seattle

“I got an alert from LinkedIn that tells me it’s my 11-year anniversary,” Rantz said. 

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Fox Secures Multi-Year Agreement for NFL Games Broadcast in Mexico

"Mexico is a market with an enormous passion for football, and we are proud to offer fans a sizeable NFL package in the country, with a robust content experience, designed to engage audiences throughout the entire year."

Kiss-FM Midland Becomes La Lupe 103.3 With Regional Mexican Gold Format

"Rhythmic CHR B93 KZBT and Hot AC Mix 97.9 KODM stand as the only remaining current-intensive stations in the market."

Barrett Media to Introduce ‘The Mike McVay Award’ at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"If you look around, you'll see Mike's fingerprints on thousands of radio stations and individual radio and music careers."

Scott Pelley’s Next Act: The Road Back Is Harder Than It Looks

Time does tend to soften even the sharpest edges. Careers have been rebuilt from tougher spots. Pelley's résumé still carries real weight.