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Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Delivers Laughs, Tears and Gratitude in Chicago

“Radio changes lives when people show up, trust their teammates and serve the audience.”

Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

WBT Adding Stronger FM Simulcast on 107.9 FM

The station will continue broadcasting on the 1110 AM signal it has featured for more than 100 years.

Turning Point USA Responds to Candace Owens Accusations: ‘She’s Using These Falsehoods to Enrich Herself’

"What our friends have had to endure is not funny and it's not insignificant. It's evil. I have seen it for months."

What News/Talk Radio Hosts Can Learn From Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson Interviews

The lesson here is absolutely counterintuitive to everything you might think about landing interviews.

NAB Announces 2026 Crystal Radio Award Finalists

"Each year, the Crystal Awards celebrate stations that go beyond daily programming and demonstrate meaningful service in their markets"

Former WBEN 930 News Anchor Mark Leitner Dies

"Mark's commanding voice and use of the English language to tell stories accurately and succinctly was unrivaled."

WLS-AM 890 PD Stephanie Tichenor Leads With a Chicago-Centric Strategy

"Listeners know when you're not dedicated towards them. They can figure that out. They can see through it."

Why News/Talk Radio Leaders Need to Trust More Than Just Gut Instinct As Digital Continues to Rise

The immediacy of live radio is often touted as one of its strengths. But there's a significant portion of the audience that doesn't give a hoot about that feature.

AM 1420 The Answer Midday Host Bob Frantz Exits

The station has replaced Frantz with the nationally syndicated Mike Gallagher Show in the daypart.

KDWN Host Steve Sanchez Inks Contract Extension

"This move allows me to continue to grow our Gen-X audience while focusing on continued content creation for our fast-growing social media platforms and new stand-alone videocasts.”

The iHeartMedia “Guaranteed Human” Campaign Is No Safety Net for Sports Radio

"The same company that used technology to reduce staff just a year ago now promises it won’t replace humans with AI"

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Is Disney+ the First Step Toward a Super Bowl Paywall

"The Super Bowl is still free. Enjoy it while you can. Someday, the most expensive part of your Super Bowl party might not be the beer, the wings or the ridiculous price of guacamole."

Why College GameDay Is a Blueprint for News/Talk Radio Success

It’s about belonging. Viewers feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. The best News/Talk stations create that same feeling. They become a gathering place for listeners who share common interests, concerns, passions and experiences.

How KUTX Turned Connection Into Ratings Success in Austin

“People will say, ‘I don't like that one song you're playing,’ but they don't leave because they want to know what's coming up next.”

Miller Night Football Reveals the Chaos Behind Dennis Miller’s Monday Night Football Run

"Dennis Miller did not become a great football broadcaster. What he did do was briefly bring back the luster of Monday Night Football in all its brilliant glory."