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Saying Farewell: The CBS News Radio Eulogy

Here's the hard truth: CBS News Radio didn't die of natural causes. It died of malpractice. A fundamental misunderstanding of its value — and its role in the greater media ecosystem — is what killed it.

If Netflix Wants Live Weekday Programming, Could Pat McAfee Leave ESPN?

"If Netflix's live arrangement with The Breakfast Club succeeds the way its podcast partnership has, the streaming giant will almost certainly pursue additional opportunities in the space."

How Shams Charania, Stephen A. Smith Dominate the Same Sports Media Game

"when Jaylen Brown rolls his eyes at Stephen A. Smith, or Amazon talent groans at Shams Charania, they’re really arguing with the economics of modern sports media itself."

WPDH’s Andrew Boris Proves Hyper-Local Radio Still Wins

"I don't think anyone knows exactly what radio will look like in the future, but I do know that local content will be something that becomes even more important."

Tony Dokoupil Has Already Failed His Promise to Make CBS Evening News More ‘Transparent’ and ‘Accountable’ Than Walter Cronkite

Maybe it's an early rush to judgment, but it's hard to see how he can ever surpass the promises he set out before taking over the venerable newscast.

Blurred Lines: News, Opinion, or Just Pure Spin?

Fake news isn’t a new phenomenon, but the speed and scale at which it is able to spread has become mindboggling.

The Transformation of Journalism Challenges Long Standing Ethics

Ethical journalism should still and always be a cornerstone for those in the industry, but the challenges of the fast-paced digital world are significant.

CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer to Receive 41st Annual Walter Cronkite Award

"My mom and dad would have been so proud to see this moment.”

Former CBS News Radio GM Michael Freedman Dies

In total, news organizations overseen by Freedman won 14 Edward R. Murrow Awards during his tenure.

David Muir Awarded 40th Annual Walter Cronkite Award

“To be honored in Cronkite’s name is not only deeply humbling, it’s a call for us all to live up to those standards, especially when they’re needed most.”

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If Netflix Wants Live Weekday Programming, Could Pat McAfee Leave ESPN?

"If Netflix's live arrangement with The Breakfast Club succeeds the way its podcast partnership has, the streaming giant will almost certainly pursue additional opportunities in the space."

How Shams Charania, Stephen A. Smith Dominate the Same Sports Media Game

"when Jaylen Brown rolls his eyes at Stephen A. Smith, or Amazon talent groans at Shams Charania, they’re really arguing with the economics of modern sports media itself."

WPDH’s Andrew Boris Proves Hyper-Local Radio Still Wins

"I don't think anyone knows exactly what radio will look like in the future, but I do know that local content will be something that becomes even more important."

How PPM Made Rock Afraid of Its Own Shadow

"PPM was the tipping point — the moment the industry shifted from programming to P1s to programming almost exclusively for cume."