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Denver Nuggets Broadcasters Chris Marlowe, Scott Hastings, Chris Dempsey Depart

"Altitude Sports is moving in a different direction and decided not to renew my contract. It has been a wonderful 22 year run, and I want to thank everyone who was there along the way."

Clay Travis: NFL Placing 87% Of Games On Free TV Means They’re “Violating The Law” 13% Of The Time

"You guys have an important responsibility and an opportunity to apply the law fairly freely and help fans everywhere across the entire nation pay less and get more."

NBA Finals Game Three Viewership Highest Since 1998

"Game 3 averaged 23.8 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, a 159% jump from last year's Game 3. The audience peaked at 26.3 million viewers at 11:15 p.m. ET."

CBS News Earned $362 Million From 60 Minutes, CBS Evening News, Others in 2025

"Halfway through this year, CBS is still at 22% of the dollar share."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows of 2025

"A total of 77 shows appeared on ballots submitted for voting consideration in the Mid Market News/Talk Radio Morning Shows category."

WBT Adding Stronger FM Simulcast on 107.9 FM

The station will continue broadcasting on the 1110 AM signal it has featured for more than 100 years.

Marshall Adams, Longtime News/Talk Radio Programmer/Consultant, Dies

Adams worked at some of the largest and most influential news/talk stations in the country during his career.

How TJ Ritchie Was Motivated by Bill Handel, Rush Limbaugh, and Ben Shapiro to Leap into News/Talk Radio at WBT

"I'd be tired of listening to music so I'd start listening to talk radio and just fell in love with it."

Pete Kaliner: Hosting on WBT in Former Rush Limbaugh Timeslot ‘My Dream Job’

"People have received me well, and I'm humbled by that. I have no idea why they would find me to be compelling and interesting to stick around, but I am really appreciative of that."

WBT News Director Mark Garrison Defends Conduct During Interview with Karine Jean-Pierre

"To quote Karine, I'm offended that she would suggest that. We don't add sound effects to news stories."

Brett Winterble Celebrates 4th Anniversary With WBT

Winterble celebrated the anniversary of his debut with WBT last week, mentioning the conflicting feelings he has towards the date.

Former WBT News Director Jim Barroll Dies

"He had a warmth and inviting delivery that was unmistakable and highly respected."

WBT to Host North Carolina 8th District Congressional Primary Debate

On Wednesday, January 31st, WBT morning hosts Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman will host candidates at Wingate University's Batte Fine Arts Center.

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

"A total of 53 mid market midday shows appeared on ballots turned in by our executive panel in the Major Market Midday News/Talk Shows category."

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Clay Travis: NFL Placing 87% Of Games On Free TV Means They’re “Violating The Law” 13% Of The Time

"You guys have an important responsibility and an opportunity to apply the law fairly freely and help fans everywhere across the entire nation pay less and get more."

NBA Finals Game Three Viewership Highest Since 1998

"Game 3 averaged 23.8 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, a 159% jump from last year's Game 3. The audience peaked at 26.3 million viewers at 11:15 p.m. ET."

CBS News Earned $362 Million From 60 Minutes, CBS Evening News, Others in 2025

"Halfway through this year, CBS is still at 22% of the dollar share."

NAB President Curtis LeGeyt: Congress Must “Reaffirm The Scope” Of Sports Broadcasting Act Of 1961 With All Leagues

"We're not here to scrutinize the NFL's business practices. We're here to affirm that if they want to take advantage of an antitrust exemption granted to them by this body, that there are certain public interest obligations that went along with that."