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Reassess your habits for your radio show. Get rid of things that are not contributing to the show. Change up your prep routine.

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Stone was known as the front man for Sly and the Family Stone a fusion of rock, soul, funk and gospel.

FCC Hits North Miami Pirate Operator with $2.39 Million Fine

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The commission alleges that the station operated from February 5 to March 5, 2023.

Stephen A. Smith: Michael Jordan Will Be ‘Brutally Honest’ on NBC NBA Coverage

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"He ain’t trying to hurt nobody’s feelings, he ain’t trying to be insulting, but he’s going to tell you what’s going on."

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Why Now Is the Perfect Time for News/Talk Radio Hosts to Try Something New

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Reassess your habits for your radio show. Get rid of things that are not contributing to the show. Change up your prep routine.

Music Radio Reacts To The Passing Of Sly Stone At Age 82

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Stone was known as the front man for Sly and the Family Stone a fusion of rock, soul, funk and gospel.

Edge 88.1 Des Moines Signs Off After 70 Years

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The station owned by the Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) has been a training ground for aspiring broadcasters for the past 70 years.

Z104 Virginia Beach Morning Host ‘Shaggy’ Arrested For DUI

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Brandon “Shaggy” Stokes was arrested last week and charged with driving through an active crime scene while under the influence. The arrest happened on Wednesday at 9:35 am.

Bomani Jones: ESPN Cannot Treat the NBA Like the NFL

"When you come out here and you don't have any signage on the court to indicate that it's the NBA Finals; it already looks like the g** d**n AAU tournament"

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WWJ 950 Reporter/Anchor Mike Campbell Dies

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KFI-AM 640, KNX News Reporters Hit By Tear Gas During Los Angeles Protests

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Stephen A. Smith: Michael Jordan Will Be ‘Brutally Honest’ on NBC NBA Coverage

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"He ain’t trying to hurt nobody’s feelings, he ain’t trying to be insulting, but he’s going to tell you what’s going on."

Dick Vitale Signs Multiyear Contract Extension with ESPN

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"ESPN has been family to me and has given me a life that has been even better than my dreams."

Scott Pelley: ‘Very Damaging’ for CBS News to Settle 60 Minutes Lawsuit with Donald Trump

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“You really wish the top echelons of the company would come out publicly and say, ‘60 Minutes, for example, is a crown jewel of American journalism, and we stand by it 100%.' I haven’t heard that.”

NBC Super Bowl Advertising Inventory Almost Sold Out: Report

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