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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.”

WVOM Morning Host George Hale Exits

Hale has co-hosted morning drive alongside Ric Tyler since 2004.

John Kobylt: Independent Creators Like Nick Shirley Are Filling the Void Left by Failing Media Industry

"The traditional media is shrinking rapidly, and in its place there is a vacuum — and what's developing in its place is something better."

Google Search Data Doesn’t Lie: Here’s What the News/Talk Radio Audience Really Wants

I am telling you that being the one-stop information shop is not a winning strategy for your show. It is about your opinion and observations.

Former KOA 850 AM Host Marty Lenz: iHeartMedia Wanted Us to Be ‘Conservative News’

"While the official explanation cited cost-cutting — a common factor in many of the company’s business and programming decisions — I believe other considerations were also at play."

Todd Starnes Floats Launching National News Network Following CBS News Radio Demise

"If anyone at CBS News Radio is looking for employment -- send me a message."

How Chris Stigall Went From a Card Table to National Syndication with Salem Radio Network

"I lost my job a few years ago in Philadelphia. I thought I was done, I thought I'd seen my best days, and my career was over. And God had other plans."

Why Rush Limbaugh is Responsible for the Current Conservative Media Civil War

Rush Limbaugh didn't start a fight. He ended one — for decades. And now that he's gone, everyone left standing wants to throw punches. Think...

Why News/Talk Radio Needs Its Own Old School vs. New School Debate

As has been written about and discussed plenty on Barrett Media and elsewhere this week regarding the sports radio wars between the "old school"...

Clay Travis: ‘Bad For Free Speech, Bad For Privacy, Bad for Public Safety’ to Remove AM Radio From New Vehicles

"If left unchecked, you may very well be forced onto platforms that monitor you. That’s bad for free speech, it’s bad for privacy, and it’s bad for public safety."

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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."