Tucker Carlson After Interview with Iranian President: ‘We Know We’ll Be Criticized’
"Our view -- which has remained consistent over time -- is that American citizens have the Constitutional right and the God-given right to all the information they can gather about matters that affect them."
Justin Scheman Joins 98.5 WKRZ Mornings with Lissa Krahnke
The position had been open since Rocky Rhodes retired this past spring.
Bob Costas: A Lot of Sports Journalism Has Been “Diminished”
"Everything, every sport, every game is accessible. That takes away some of the excitement"
Kevin Winter To Be Named Brand Manager Of WRUF Gainesville
"I’m moving to Gainesville, Florida as I have accepted a job with the University of Florida"
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"I’m moving to Gainesville, Florida as I have accepted a job with the University of Florida"
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"I am truly humbled to be associated with those legendary call letters."
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Beasley Media Group Sells 98.7 The Shark In Tampa To EMF
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