Tag: News/Talk Radio

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

"I haven't talked to him directly about it, but I believe Tucker is so disgusted at the neocons and what's happened within the Republican Party..."

Some may interpret my conclusion as a slight against Limbaugh. Actually, it's the opposite — it's admiration for what Limbaugh built: a wildly successful format across the country. But at the same time, it feels like there hasn't been much, if any, evolution over four decades.

"Look, I think sometimes you have to respond to idiots by taking the logic of their idiocy and pushing it even further."

Cumulus previously told the FCC it was negotiating a sale, no transaction materialized before the company surrendered the license.

"This is such an honor. I tell everyone that I wish they could experience the feeling that I feel right now."

News/talk has produced Marconi winners and finalists for years. Hosts who've been recognized before -- or who've built shows around exactly the kind of local connection and audience loyalty the Marconis are meant to honor -- don't typically forget to apply.

"We're doing very well ratings-wise, and apparently really well sales-wise, advertising-wise. If we have sponsors waiting, that's a good sign."

"You're not a talk show host. Your job is to conduct an interview where you have to be armed with facts to challenge your guest."

There is a significant portion of your audience that gets home on a Friday night and has no real human contact until they arrive at work on Monday. There is an opportunity for radio.