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The News/Talk Radio Industry Reacts to ABC News Radio Using Pre-Recorded Newscasts

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"Cost-cutting isn't the issue that concerns me most. Transparency is."

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

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Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

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"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Todd Starnes Returns to National Show Following Medical Absence

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"The bottom line here is that I'm going to be ok. And I love that. I'm very thankful for that. I'm very blessed for that."

Blake Thompson Reflects on 30 Years Building The Ramsey Network’s Media Empire Before Retiring

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30 years is a long time to do anything. For Blake Thompson, it's been a career — and on July 1, 2026, exactly three...

Ramsey Network EVP Blake Thompson to Retire

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"This is a win-win for me to step aside and pursue my next chapter while they continue to grow and succeed with the network."

What News/Talk Radio PDs Value From a Network News Partner

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"There is some showbiz involved in using the network..."

101.5 Freedom-FM Comes to Fayetteville

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“Freedom FM 101.5 is built to be a daily companion for listeners who care about what’s happening locally, nationally, and financially."

How SiriusXM’s Julie Mason Gets Politicians to Stop Using Talking Points

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"You can find something of value in almost everyone you speak to. And I think that really helps make people comfortable and sort of gets the partisanship out of the way."

The Case for Regional Syndication: Why News/Talk Radio Should Consider An Alternative

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When listeners want to feel informed, entertained, and engaged by talk that actually reflects their lives, their state, or their region, they're not exactly super served by someone broadcasting from a studio 2,000 miles away.

Longtime KDKA Radio Anchor/Reporter Bob Kmetz Dies

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"Bob Kmetz was a real friend, colleague, and mentor."

News/Talk Radio and the On-Demand Problem No One Has Solved Yet

Columns Peter Thiele Peter Thiele -
One of the issues with that is the news cycle is moving so fast that an on-demand show from three hours ago may be obsolete. I think that is a challenge we have not fully adjusted to.

How One Phone Call Put Larry O’Connor in Morning Drive on Salem Radio Network

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"Chris Stigall was actually the best man at my wedding. I'm thrilled to pick up his microphone and continue the relationship he built with the Salem national audience. It's the perfect fit."
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Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

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Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

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"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

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"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

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"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."