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How Armstrong & Getty Built a Show by Refusing to Sound Like Anyone Else

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"I think we decided very early in our careers — decades ago — that we were going to do it our way. And if we failed, we would never wonder, 'Gosh, I wonder what would happen if we'd done it our way.'"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

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"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

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"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

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"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why 95.5 KLOS’s Nik Carter Is The Ultimate Classic Rock Curator

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“I used to joke; VH1 Classic hired a spiky-haired black guy to play Classic Rock to a bunch of red states. What could possibly go wrong?”

Tavis Smiley Brings Show to 11 New Stations

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“The show’s expansion into media markets ... in key battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin, represents the continuation of our vision for this innovative, unapologetically progressive programming."

Tavis Smiley Bid to Purchase KBLA 1580 Falls Through

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Despite the change in the prospective ownership of the KBLA 1580, programming on the station has not changed.

The Tavis Smiley Show Adds Four New Affiliates Including New York, Washington D.C.

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“Our show’s rapid and continued expansion into key media markets represents an exciting next chapter.”

Barrett News Media’s Top 20 Major Market News/Talk Midday Shows of 2023

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"A total of 37 major market midday shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel in the Major Market Midday News/Talk Shows category."

Tavis Smiley Taking Show to Syndication

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Tavis Smiley has announced his daily African American liberal talk program will be launched into national syndication. Smiley, whose program originates from the station he...

Protest Group Claims KBLA Owner Tavis Smiley Unfit for FCC License

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Smiley was ordered to pay PBS $2.6 million after a jury found he broke the morality clause in his contract. He has continually denied any wrongdoing in the case.

Tavis Smiley Looks to Complete Purchase of KBLA

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"It’s no longer about asking for a seat at the table. It’s about building your own table.”

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20 Brands In 20 Days: Brian Michel, KYGO & KOSI, Denver

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"What you can't do is create for the community unless you really are part of it and have lived it."

The Industry According To: Frank Kramer, KLOS/Los Angeles

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"As much as we have fun in our ridiculousness, the fact that our community comes together to support each other and we are that conduit gives the show and myself more purpose and satisfaction."

Why Netflix Can’t ‘Netflix’ The Field Of Dreams Game

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"Netflix has spent its first MLB season attempting to prove it can create a live sports event that feels different. Now, it has an opportunity to prove it understands something equally important: Different doesn’t always mean more."

Why Ben & Woods’ Latest Extensions Could Be Their Grand Finale With 97.3 The Fan

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"I got fifteen and a half years in San Diego doing morning radio. The last eight with Ben have been the most magical. Anything beyond that is just gravy for me. Honestly, if I had my way, this would be the last contract maybe."