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After the AM Radio Act, Radio Must Protect FM in Cars

"If the industry was willing to fight this hard to save AM radio, it should be just as aggressive about protecting FM too. Don't wait for another automaker to pull the plug before deciding it's worth fighting for."

Ross Douthat’s 60 Minutes Interview with Donald Trump Proved Me Wrong

Douthat’s opinion-writing background, which I once viewed as a liability, actually helped him here. He thinks about big questions for a living. Therefore, he knew where to push Trump beyond the usual talking points.

How V-103 Turned the Georgia’s Governor Race Into a Ratings Play

I’ve always had a very strong belief that music-based...

WEEI’s Rich Keefe on Balancing Marconi Praise vs. Public Perception

"I get to talk about sports on a daily basis. I haven't lost the fandom for these teams. This is what I want to do, be as successful as possible. And do it for as long as I possibly can."

Maple Leafs Radio Crew Allowed To Travel After Game-Winning Goal Flub

"isteners noted Bowen struggling with certain calls throughout the Maple Leafs’ playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to the remote broadcast setup."

Gregg Giannotti Recalls Awkward Encounter With Bill O’Reilly at Islanders Game

“‘Hey Bill, stick shift. Woo hoo – Let’s Go Islanders!'"

Joe Buck: Career ‘Never Would Have Gotten Up Out Of the Ground’ If Not For Mike Shannon

“I am so indebted to that man for so many things, and that is right at the top of the list.”

Joey Zanaboni: Thinking of TV Audience Can Be ‘Trap’ For Radio Play-by-Play

"The game almost could not exist without the announcers, and yet they're, at times, hardly saying any words."

Brandon Kravitz Signs Contract Extension at 96.9 The Game

"It’s truly been an honor and a privilege to be a small part of the drive home for portions of the community, a community that has supported me for all these years. Excited to keep it going for a few more.”

Sports Radio’s Winter Book Ratings Recap (Major Markets)

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Is Sports Radio Giving Up on Mid Markets?

Sports radio is at a crossroads. If you work in the format, you probably feel that no matter where you are. If you are...

Can National Sports Talk Radio Survive in a World Full of Podcasts?

In a world where everything has become individualized, customizable, and on-demand, the downfall of national sports radio was inevitable. But that doesn't mean it can't fight back.

12 Years Later, David Kelly is Back on the Radio

“I want to touch everything in this community sports-wise.”

Legendary Cardinals Broadcaster Mike Shannon Dies at 83

"He joined the Cardinals' radio booth as an analyst for the 1972 season, and he'd stay in that role until his retirement in 2021."

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Ross Douthat’s 60 Minutes Interview with Donald Trump Proved Me Wrong

Douthat’s opinion-writing background, which I once viewed as a liability, actually helped him here. He thinks about big questions for a living. Therefore, he knew where to push Trump beyond the usual talking points.

How V-103 Turned the Georgia’s Governor Race Into a Ratings Play

I’ve always had a very strong belief that music-based...

WEEI’s Rich Keefe on Balancing Marconi Praise vs. Public Perception

"I get to talk about sports on a daily basis. I haven't lost the fandom for these teams. This is what I want to do, be as successful as possible. And do it for as long as I possibly can."

AI Music Is Facing Its Own New Coke Moment

"Coke's mistake wasn't losing a blind test. It was believing the blind test measured what fans cared about."