Maria Bartiromo Fired: Why Fox News Made the Right Call

Whatever the underlying motivation, the message to every other host and producer on the payroll is the same: sharing confidential editorial strategy with outside political figures will get you fired. No matter how close you are to the audience or the administration.

Why NBC Sports’ Return to Baseball Proves Local Broadcasters Still Matter

"NBC’s three-year multimedia agreement with Major League Baseball is off to an impressive start."

WWDD: What Would Dolly Do Radio Industry Leadership

Hundreds of stations synchronized to play “I Will Always Love You” simultaneously.

Are You Prepared For the 2026 Football Tax This Season?

"The Football Tax feels like an investment. Every year, football asks fans for a little more, and every year, fans grumble. Every year, we pay it anyway."

How Dolly Parton Shaped a Generation of Radio Women

"Don't you ever think that I'm a pushover. I want people to know I am a girl of many colors."

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Should Be Topic A For News/Talk Radio

The story isn't simply a mother murdering her three children. That's not really compelling talk radio. The story has evolved into a national debate over mental health, criminal responsibility, pharmaceuticals, parenting, and the justice system.

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Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Maria Bartiromo’s Lawyer: ‘Irresponsible’ Reports of Fox News Firing ‘Absolutely and Unequivocally False’

"Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth."

Charles Barkley Hints 2026-2027 Will Be His Final Year on Inside the NBA

"So right now, unless Ernie [Johnson] changes his mind, next year is my last year one hundred percent."

MS NOW Expanding Deal with Crooked Media to Include Lovett or Leave It on Weekends

Several Crooked Media programs already air on MS NOW's weekend schedule, including Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, and Runaway Country.

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Vote Scheduled By Congress

The House has yet to announce the specific day for the vote.

Emmanuel Acho: Dianna Russini “Exchanged Her Body” for Sourcing and Got Caught

"Adam Schefter is for sure exchanging something to get his inside source. Russini just exchanged her body."

Former FOX Sports NFL Analyst Mark Sanchez Will Plead Guilty To Assault Case

"There is real momentum toward bringing this entire chapter to a close."

Maria Bartiromo Hires Same Attorney as Tucker Carlson After Fox News Firing

The attorney also represented Don Lemon and Megyn Kelly after their departures from CNN and NBC News, respectively.

CNBC’s Rick Santelli Announces Upcoming Retirement

He joined CNBC in 1999 and has spent much of his career reporting from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade.

Houston Radio: KJOZ Launches The X 106.1 Format

"Houston's radio landscape continues reshaping rapidly. "
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Sports

Peter Burns Signs Multi-Year Extension To Remain With SEC Network

"Extremely honored to do what I love every single day. The SEC World is a special place and proud to call it home. Big things ahead."

Charles Barkley Hints 2026-2027 Will Be His Final Year on Inside the NBA

"So right now, unless Ernie [Johnson] changes his mind, next year is my last year one hundred percent."

Emmanuel Acho: Dianna Russini “Exchanged Her Body” for Sourcing and Got Caught

"Adam Schefter is for sure exchanging something to get his inside source. Russini just exchanged her body."

Former FOX Sports NFL Analyst Mark Sanchez Will Plead Guilty To Assault Case

"There is real momentum toward bringing this entire chapter to a close."

105.3 The Fan Becomes New Radio Flagship Station For the Dallas Mavericks

"At The Fan, we can't wait to keep expanding our multi-platform experience to deliver the best content to sports fans. Serving as the proud, 100,000-watt home of the Dallas Mavericks is something we are truly excited about."

Dianna Russini Reportedly Planning Return To Sports Media “Sooner Than Later”

"Front Office Sports reported that Russini is already engaging in conversations about a return to sports media sooner than later."

Mike Valenti: Dianna Russini Findings By The Athletic “Gaslighting” The Public

"The Athletic has to own this. They have to own that one of their highest-paid employees seems like, sounds like, feels like, was banging an NFL head coach who's married."

WFNZ Announces Multi-Year Extension With Charlotte Hornets

"We are incredibly proud to reunite with the Charlotte Hornets as the team’s flagship radio station."

News

Maria Bartiromo’s Lawyer: ‘Irresponsible’ Reports of Fox News Firing ‘Absolutely and Unequivocally False’

"Those reporting her firing or the incredulous facts supporting that fiction have exhibited a complete and utter reckless disregard for the truth."

MS NOW Expanding Deal with Crooked Media to Include Lovett or Leave It on Weekends

Several Crooked Media programs already air on MS NOW's weekend schedule, including Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, and Runaway Country.

Maria Bartiromo Hires Same Attorney as Tucker Carlson After Fox News Firing

The attorney also represented Don Lemon and Megyn Kelly after their departures from CNN and NBC News, respectively.

CNBC’s Rick Santelli Announces Upcoming Retirement

He joined CNBC in 1999 and has spent much of his career reporting from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade.

News Media Reacts After Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Press Secretary Speculation Grows

The timeline of Maria Bartiromo's last appearances on the network coincides with the announcement that current White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt would resign from the post.

Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News, Fox Business Network

“We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 ½ years and wish her all the best on her next chapter.”

Face the Nation Tops Total Viewers in August Sunday Show Ratings

The Sunday public affairs programs continued to draw sizable audiences in August, with three shows clustered around 2.5 million total viewers.

CBS News Returning Norah O’Donnell to CBS Mornings

"Between Norah, Gayle and Nate, the three of them bring relatability, credibility, experience and knowledge, and they are incredibly familiar to CBS viewers, which is important.”

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Music

Houston Radio: KJOZ Launches The X 106.1 Format

"Houston's radio landscape continues reshaping rapidly. "

Richard Blade KROQ Legend Still Dominates SiriusXM 1st Wave

"These are the same kids that love Doja Cat and Taylor Swift. They also love The Cure and Depeche Mode,"

Rock Radio Garage Sale: Programming Strategy for Working Listeners

"Five unused columns, a few missing parts, priced to move. No reasonable offer refused."

Country 92.5 KLAD’s Rob Siems Announces December Retirement

Rob Siems is retiring from Country 92.5 KLAD after...

Don Megga Returns to KFAT 92.9 Anchorage

"He helped launch this station and shaped what KFAT represents. We are thrilled to welcome him home."

KOPW 106.9 Omaha Launches Country One Format

"The Omaha market's competitive intensity increases "

Charlotte’s K104.7 WKQC Host Jack Daniel Retiring

"He leaves a lasting imprint on Charlotte radio,"

Robert Hawk Joins 98.5 KRZ Morning Show Scranton

"It'll be surreal since I grew up listening to this station,"
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Business

AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Vote Scheduled By Congress

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Roger Holler’s MARC Media Acquires Cumulus Melbourne Cluster

"Our signals now pretty much cover a majority of the central Florida peninsula,"

What Broadcast Insiders Really Want to Know But Aren’t Always Asking Out Loud

"What we already know is that the future of broadcasting will not be decided by whether the industry changes. It will be decided by whether it changes fast enough and whether it remembers what was worth protecting in the first place."

iHeartMedia Names Tommy Castor Market President in Salt Lake City

Castor joins the company’s Northwest Division after serving as Senior Vice President/Market Manager at Audacy Wichita.

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