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

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

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

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

"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

"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."

Stephen A. Smith Details How Kobe Bryant Handled Criticism

"Kobe was a savant. You did not know more basketball than Kobe Bryant."

Mad Dog To Stephen A. Smith: ‘Can We Move On From This Stupid Book?’

"You’ve made a fortune. We get it! The book’s not bad! We can move on!"

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Don’t Feel Obligated To Agree With Black Community’

"I want the Black community to always know that they have somebody in me that's going to at least tell the world what we're feeling and why, whether I agree with it or not."

Stephen A. Smith To Shan & RJ: I’m Not Sure You’re Worthy of First Take Invitation

"Now, if he wins and they get to the Super Bowl, now that’s a different animal.”

Stephen A. Smith: ‘I Know Skip Bayless’s Heart is in the Right Place’

“I’m not about to judge Skip Bayless or anybody else for saying the wrong thing. God knows I have."

Mike Francesa Admits ‘There’s A Lot of Truth’ To Potential Mike and The Mad Dog Reunion On First Take

"I know there was a story written yesterday. The story had a lot of -- I wouldn't say it was 100% accurate, but it had a lot of truth to it."

Stephen A. Smith Pushes Back On Being Labeled A ‘Sellout’

“You want to criticize me and what my positions are, I’m good with that. Y’all tell me why. If you’re right, I’ll say so."

Stephen A. Smith Slams Washington Post For Jerry Jones Reporting

"But you're going to bring up a photo of him when he was 14, 15 years old? 65 or 66 years ago? This is where cancel culture gets into the mix."

How Stephen A. Smith Used Sports Radio to Continue His Pay-Raise Crusade

Stephen A. knows how to stay relevant, and migrating his influence to radio hits on several stations keeps him relevant, it keeps First Take relevant, and more importantly, it keeps ESPN relevant.

Shan and RJ Respond to Being Called Out By Stephen A. Smith

"I think he wants us to bring him up to Jerry Jones as much as possible. Because anytime we bring him up to Jerry Jones, they're going to play it."

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

"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."